Today, we introduce you to Kelly + Ross! This happy couple met online but within their first talk learned they had friends not only in common but their roommates were engaged to each other. How ironic? The two had their chic wedding at the Portefleur with {Mathieu Photography} capturing all these details for us. {Lilies of the Field} took care of all these stunning flower bouquets. The wedding cake was crafted by {Rossmoor Pastries} and the evening food was catered by {Jay’s Catering}. The lovely violet {Jim Hjelm} bridesmaids dresses and Kelly’s {Maggie Sottero} bridal gown all came from {Marry Me Bridal & Formalwear}. To see more shots from this cute couple wedding check out Mathieu Photography {Blog}.
How did the two of you meet? Ross and I initially met through a Christian dating website. However, within hours of our first conversation, we realized that our social circles were more intertwined than we thought. His housemate was engaged to my housemate! Ross and I truly were inseparable after that first date, and we got to share in the joy of our friends’ wedding just a few months later – as a couple.
What was the design inspiration for your wedding? We were most inspired by the gardens and outdoor spaces at our venue. There was such an incredible amount of natural beauty that we didn’t feel the need to add much to it. We also used a lot of branches in the décor to go along with our wedding verse, John 15:5.
Favorite design element of your big day: The fiddlehead ferns! Ross’s aunt did all of the wedding flowers and she picked an incredible and interesting array of plants and flowers to complement the ceremony and reception. The fiddleheads were the perfect, whimsical addition to the day.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: We only had four months to plan the wedding so finding a dress was number one on my priority list! We were engaged on a Friday, and I found my dress just one week later with the help of my parents and future sister-in-law. I had high hopes of finding a dress that met my criteria (straps, lace, A-line), and the dress by Maggie Sottero was more than I could have wanted.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: The Hawaiian leis! Instead of a unity candle, Ross and I decided to express our new unity through a Hawaiian Lei Ceremony. Our moms were involved in this portion of the ceremony – My mom presented Ross with a traditional maile lei, and his mom presented one to me.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Spiritual, joyful and personal.
What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding? Don’t get caught up the small stuff – crises will often work themselves out, and they’ll seem much more manageable after a good night’s sleep! Take it one day at a time, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it!
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? We are excited to continue on this journey of learning, loving, and growing together.
Congratulations to Kelly + Ross. We wish you the lifetime of happiness!
The fabric at the base of the centerpiece is such a beautiful detail.