Southern Weddings

Megan + Garrett tied the knot after being together for over seven years. The two met in high school and began dating after a week of knowing each other. Love at first sight! This St. Augustine, Florida wedding at the {Casa Monica} is so elegant with incredible draping and dark chandeliers filling the ceremony tent. Take a look at Megan’s shoes which she monogrammed in blue. Stay tuned for the second post to come later this afternoon with a Groom’s cake that might even get the most uninterested groom to say “wow!”  Photography by Heather of {Ha! Photography}.  Floral decor by Laurie Reesh of Jacksonville Wedding Florist.

How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story… We met in the high school marching band. We started dating a week after we met and have been together ever since.
Describe the proposal: We went on a cruise to celebrate out seven-year anniversary. The second night of the cruise (our anniversary) was formal night, so we were all dress up. We had a few minutes before dinner so we walked up to the top of the boat. We started talking how perfect everything was, and I next thing I know I turn around and Garrett is on one knee.
What attracted me to my husband was: His sense of humor. He can always make me laugh. Also, he is a very caring down-to-earth person who thinks of others before himself.
Why do you love your husband? I love Garrett because he is my best friend. He can read my mind and knows me inside out.
What attracted me to my wife was: She makes me smile all the time. We can always be goofy around each other and we have the same interests in life. And to top it off she is completely gorgeous. 
A date we went on that we’ll always remember: As cliché as it sounds, out first date. I was 16 and couldn’t even drive yet so my mom had to drop me off at the movie theater. Garrett was waiting for me at the entrance to the theater.  It was so cute.
The weather on our wedding day was: Beautiful and sunny—until we walked down the aisle. At that time the heavens opened and it rained (on our tented outdoor ceremony). But you know what? We didn’t care. There was thunder in the background as we said our vows and it continued to rain right until the recessional was over. That’s summer in Florida for you. They say rain on your wedding day is good luck—we’re hoping for that!
What was the design inspiration for your wedding? A simple paisley was the design element that continued throughout the wedding. It was on our invitations, favors and cake. It made everything look modern yet classic. I loved it.

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