The Meet Cute: Victoria and Jack met on the swim team at the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. What started as a friendship turned into a love story that will last a lifetime. Jack joined the Navy Reserve after graduation, and Victoria was commissioned into the Coast Guard, keeping them connected through the waters that introduced them.
The Engagement: Jack’ s proposal felt like a fairy-tale moment. He chose Point Dume in Malibu— a beautiful location with golden cliffs and the soft rhythm of waves crashing below. Once he built enough courage, he got down on one knee and asked the question that would change everything. The moment was cinematic and beautifully intimate— a perfect reflection of the pair.
The Venue: It was a no-brainer for them to pick Newport to celebrate the most meaningful day of their lives. They knew the coastline would be a place where they felt the deepest connection, and the Newport Officer’ s Club offered the exact amount of elegance and significance they had dreamed of. The colors they chose were a tranquil blend of coastal and sky blues, blending joy, tradition, connection and beauty.
The First Look: For Victoria and Jack, their first look was one of the most treasured parts of their special day. They exchanged their vows in private before the ceremony, a moment filled with pure love and passion. The couple prioritized their intimacy throughout the entirety of their relationship and knew that saving their vows for each other was the way to go.
The Highlights: They included sentimental details that made the wedding unique to themselves, such as a table of photographs from the weddings of the generations before them. They also handed out disposable cameras to capture candid moments throughout the evening. And to wrap everything with elegance, they chose to do a sparkler send-off to a Mustang convertible that showcased the classic love story they created for each other.
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The Advice:“ Stay true to yourselves. Don’ t chase trends— let your day reflect you,” the couple advises.“ The most meaningful part wasn’ t the décor or the details, but the feeling of beginning forever surrounded by love, by the water, and by each other.”
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