Ryan and Journey, who met when he started exercising at the gym she worked at, were married on March 17, 2019.
Journey chose a romantic lace sheath dress with a boatneck, cap sleeves, a deep V back, and a train. Her bouquet was designed with all-white flowers tied with a white ribbon. Her four bridesmaids wore coordinating full-length black dresses, and carried smaller version of the bride’s bouquet. The couple’s toddler daughter was the flower girl.
Ryan wore a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt, black bow tie, white pocket square, and white rose boutonniere. His four groomsmen dressed to match him.
In the ceremony, the officiant reminded the couple to fight for each other, not against each other, and said that marriage isn’t just about saying I love you on this day, but promising to love each other every day. A string quartet performed during the ceremony.
At the reception, guests dined on a buffet-style meal of Caesar salad, spring mix salad, a variety of pizzas, and garlic bread.
During the speeches, the maid of honor, the bride’s sister, said how proud she was of Journey and wished the couple a happy marriage and a happy life. The best man, the groom’s brother, shared stories from their childhood and encouraged the newlyweds to keep God at the center of their relationship.
Journey and Ryan’s first dance was to “Hey Pretty Girl” by Kip Moore. Journey and her father danced to “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty. Ryan and his mother danced to “Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)” by The Dixie Chicks.
The three-tier square wedding cake had a white-on-white curlicue design and a black ribbon around the base of each tier. The topper was the couple’s intitial.
Ryan and Journey left their special day under the signature sparkler sendoff. We hope they have a long and beautiful life together!
Photography by: Riss & Steven Photography