What began as a swipe right ended in happily ever after for Rebecca and Tyler, who were married on October 19, 2019.
Rebecca looked radiant in her wedding gown, a trumpet-style dress with a strapless sweetheart neckline, a jeweled belt detail, and a layered, ruffled bottom. She accessorized with drop earrings and a coordinating drop necklace, and a full-length veil trimmed with crystals. Her elegant bouquet was composed of a variety of flowers in shades of white, pink, and burgundy, all tied with a white ribbon. Her eight bridesmaids dressed in full-lengh, hunter green gowns in individual silhouettes, and carried smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet.
Tyler got married in a dark blue suit with a dark blue vest, white shirt, pale pink tie, white flower boutonniere, pink pocket square, and brown shoes. His eight groomsmen wore dark blue suits and vests with white shirt, hunter green ties, white flower boutonnieres, and brown shoes.
During the lovely outdoor ceremony, the officiant told Rebecca and Tyler that a wedding is a sacred celebration, and their rings are now symbols of love that signify that whatever happens in life, things will always come back around. In their vows, Tyler promised to support Rebecca and make her laugh. Rebecca spoke about the reasons she loves Tyler. The ceremony also included a moment of silence for those who couldn’t be at the wedding, a peanut butter and jelly unity ceremony.
Inside at the reception, guests checked out photos of the newly married couple at the sign-in table, dropped cards in a geometric gold card box, and signed the guest book. Wedding favors were matchbooks, to celebrate the way the couple met on Tinder (“It’s a Match!”).
Guests dined on a buffet-style meal that included a classic Caesar salad, flatiron steak, caprese chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables.
In the speeches, the best man thanked Rebecca and Tyler’s parents: “Thank you for raising them to be who they are.” He also complimented the newlyweds’ relationship. The maid of honor, who didn’t always agree with the couple’s long-distance relationship, said how glad she was that Rebecca didn’t listen to her advice! Tyler’s father said how thankful he is that his son found Rebecca, and Rebecca’s father joked around comparing wedding speeches to having children.
Tyler and Rebecca shared their first dance as man and wife to “Call You Home” by Kelvin Jones. Rebecca and her father danced to “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle, and Tyler and his mother danced to “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed. The anniversary dance was set to “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers.
The four-layer wedding cake was done in hunter green frosting with a gold rope around the cake to match the gold-and-green color scheme of the event.
We wish the beautiful couple a long and happy life together!
Photography By: Buchanan Photography