September 12, 2017
Meet The Newlyweds: William + Marisa
From the day we met Marisa at our initial consultation, we knew she’d be an easy-going, Lily & Sparrow kind of bride. 😉 We sat at a table anxious to meet her (not knowing what she even looked like!) and when we saw a brunette walking our way with a smile SO beautiful, we were hopeful that was her! As we walked through the process of what a wedding day typically looks like with us, she sat there grinning ear to ear because of how excited she was to marry her soon-to-be groom!
William and Marisa met in children’s choir at the church where they got married. She was in 2nd grade; he in 3rd. Are you saying, “awwww!!” yet? By the time they got to middle school, Marisa was certain she would marry him. (Insert, ‘AWW!’ here.) They first began dating when she was a freshmen, but then broke up. (I know, you’re frowning now, aren’t you?!) BUT THEN. Opus One, Niceville High School’s top choral group, happened. This required several hours of their time, so naturally they spent time together. Then William, in his sweet nature, asked Marisa to prom and the rest is history! 🙂 With undergrad and post-grad school, they have spent the last 5 out of 6.5 years long distance – so it’s safe to say they were THRILLED to finally lock down a wedding date so they didn’t have to be long distance anymore!
It’s really sweet getting to know our brides + grooms. Marisa expressed how they did not want a first look – William wanted to see his bride for the first time as she walked down the aisle toward him. And the more we talked to them during our time together, the more we saw who they were as a couple. William’s smile is so genuine when he sees his pretty lady enter the room. Marisa’s eyes get tiny from smiling so big when she sees him, and she has the cutest bubbly giggle!
Their love is more than just a high school sweetheart story. Their love goes beyond that – the foundation of it is Jesus, and we couldn’t be happier to be a part of such a genuine relationship. May your marriage be strengthened each day by pushing each other closer to Christ. You two are so special.
XOXO,
Mandi & Haylee
THE TEAMÂ
Ceremony Location |Â CROSSPOINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Reception Location |Â EGLIN BAYVIEW CLUB
Florist |Â CREATIVE DESIGNS FLORALS & EVENTS
Dress |Â SIMPLY ELEGANT
Hair |Â ALISON SARDINA HAIR ARTISTRY
Makeup | MORGAN KING MAKEUP
DJ | ROCK THE HOUSE
Cake |THE CAKE DESTINATION
Catering |Â EGLIN BAYVIEW CLUB
Bridesmaid Dresses | MORI LEE @ SIMPLY ELEGANT
Groomsmen Attire |Â JOS. A BANK
Absolutely Beautiful Wedding…!!!