After a fairy tale romance (read: high school sweethearts) and a movie-like proposal (one word: Italy), you knew these two sweeties would pull out all of the stops for their e-sesh planned to perfection by Weddings By Cortney Helaine. And guess what? They nailed it. From the lush florals from Little Hill Floral Designs to the stunning images from Natalie Schutt. Head to THE VAULT to soak them all in.
From The Bride… Weston and I first met in a middle school history class. I sat in front of him and remember him as being the shyest boy in the class…he remembers me as the life of the party…go figure! Our paths crossed again in High School when our best friends began dating…we quickly became inseparable, and eight years later the rest is history!
Weston proposed to me in the Cinque Terre in Rome, Italy. He had studied abroad there during his Sophomore year of college and had always promised me that we would go back together. After a LONG 15 hour flight (with the ring tucked away in his sock) we arrived and quickly headed out for our first Italian meal. Some backstory: I had NO IDEA that this was coming. Not even an inkling. In the months leading up to our trip many friends and family suspected that it was coming, and he insisted over and over again that he wanted it to be PERFECT, and that “now just isn’t the perfect time.” He insisted to me so adamantly that this would be a really special trip, but not for that reason. I completely believed him. So I was completely blown away when he got down on one knee in front of a beautiful Roman fountain in this breathtaking square in Rome. In fact, the first words out of my mouth were “NO WAY!”…I just couldn’t believe he pulled off such a surprise! My “No Way!” quickly turned into a thousand “Yesses!” and we spent the rest of the trip celebrating our engagement.
Our hope is that the feel of our wedding is a cross between vintage elegance and rustic charm. I grew up riding horses, and immediately fell in love with the fact that our venue has this breathtaking backdrop with gorgeous horses amidst old oak trees. What a dream come true.
Photography: Natalie Schutt Photography | Event Planning: Weddings by Cortney Helaine | Floral Design: Little Hill Floral Designs | Location: Giracci Vineyards And Farms