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Their wedding day will be a new chapter in their beautiful love story ❤…

October 23, 2021 was a gorgeous autumn day with bright blue skies filled with warm sunshine at Springfield Hall in Groesbeck, Texas. It was a perfect day for Sarah and Barrett to exchange vows!

When I asked the two of them what their typical date nights looked like they said they enjoy spending time with each other’s friends and family members. As I watched Sarah and Barrett throughout the progression of their wedding day, one thing was clearly evident. Both of them care deeply about their family and friends. Sarah and Barrett are honestly best friends that enjoy hanging out with each other. Barrett has a natural way of making Sarah laugh and she loves every single minute of it!

Sarah and Barrett truly had a wedding that was unlike any other complete with white sheer fabric draped through the rafters, chandeliers lined with stings of pearls, an official sixpence, along with many other unique details, but perhaps the greatest detail of all was their wedding taking place on the 51st anniversary of Sarah’s grandparents.

“A happy marriage is about three things: memories of togetherness, forgiveness of mistake and promise to never give up on each other.”

— Surabhi Surendra

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Hall, Groesbeck, TX

Coordinator: Ann Dennis

Florist: Rusty Rose

Cake: Courtside Bakery

DJ/Entertainment: Colby Blacknall

Catering: Taqueria Mexicano Grill

Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Squires

Make-Up Artist: Jennifer Allen

Hair Stylist: Clarissa

Officiant: Brandon Verm

Love Looks Good on You

February 13, 2021 was definitely a day to remember in Mexia, Texas! The entire State of Texas was slammed with a major winter storm which consisted of widespread power outages, as well as water outages. Due to both of these outages, many pipes froze causing damage afterwards. This winter storm was literally record breaking with 205 consecutive hours of freezing temperatures from February 10th to February 19th, 2021. Ice was literally everywhere!

Jonathan and Kaci would exchange vows in the company of family and friends at the First Baptist Church in Mexia, Texas on a very cold day in the midst of that record breaking winter storm.

The wedding rings were photographed on leaves covered in ice.

Jonathan and Kaci

Jonathan and Kaci met online on October 24th and were able to develop a relationship with one another which eventually led to their first “date.” The two had a mutual friend that invited them to her house for beer around the fire. Jonathan is deaf and this mutual friend knows ASL (American Sign Language). She was worried about the two communicating and knew the two were perfect for each other. Since this “date,” the two have not spent more than 24 hours apart.

As Jonathan’s birthday approached, Kaci planned him a surprise birthday party. He thought it was going to be just the two of them and he had a plan to propose to Kaci! He, of course, did not know that all of their family and friends would be there! When Kaci went to cut his cake, she turned around and he was down on one knee. He thought it would be a private proposal, but instead they were surrounded by family and friends. It was perfect!

To this day, their perfect date is sitting around a fire. listening/watching ASL music videos while enjoying a few beers. The two are strong, trusting, kind, faithful and funny. Jonathan truly puts Kaci’s needs before his own. He is compassionate and loves her for who she is. Jonathan loves that Kaci is accepting and non-judgmental. Her smile makes him smile.

The love they have for each other was evident throughout their wedding day. Jonathan frequently picked up the train of Kaci’s wedding dress and carried it as she walked. He was very careful not to let it get too dirty or stepped on. They were both so incredibly sensitive of each other’s needs throughout the entire wedding! Their family and friends have even told them that they have never seen either of them more happy.

The Wedding

Jonathan and Kaci’s wedding was a traditional wedding in the sanctuary at the First Baptist Church in Mexia, Texas. The sanctuary was decorated with flowers along the aisle and small artificial trees covered in white lights, which complimented the cold weather that could be found outside! The ceremony was complete with their friend signing for Jonathan. The two also included Kaci’s two daughters in a sand ceremony. Jonathan had a special surprise for the youngest daughter during the ceremony. He presented her with a ring! Later during the reception he danced with her as well.

The reception was complete with a photo booth for the guests to enjoy, cake and other tasty treats, garter toss and bouquet toss. They exited the reception and left to their honeymoon with their family and friends blowing bubbles as they walked out of the building.

Vendors

Venue: First Baptist Church of Mexia

Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Penny Lenamon and Cheryl Hardin

Florist: Rusty Rose

Cake: Angela Reed and Bee Jay Stinson

Bridal Gown: Pat’s Gowns

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Groomsmen and Groom Attire: Squires Formal Wear

Officiant: Marcus Sheffield

Invitations: Level 33 Graphics

Special thanks to Kaitlyn Pagel with Kaitlyn Pagel Photography for assisting me in capturing the memories for Kaci and Jonathan!