“ For us , we wanted people to know this is not just a party or a show ,” Kayla explains . “ This is really a picture of who Christ is to us and how we want our marriage to display Christ ’ s love for others .”
The unexpected passing of Kayla ’ s grandmother only one month before the wedding also brought special meaning to embracing every moment . To commemorate her grandmother , Kayla ’ s father and sister walked a photo of her down the aisle . Memorabilia from her grandmother ’ s wedding , a Bible used in all of the weddings on Garrett ’ s side of the family , and pins to represent missing family members all provide personal touches and helped show the uniting of two families .
The couple opted for a romantic boho chic theme , using blush , rose gold , navy , and other neutral colors to create a simple but beautiful atmosphere .
“ We wanted the people to stand out , not the bold colors ,” explains Kayla .
While planning a wedding , it can be easy to get caught up in the many opinions from those helping with the event . Kayla advises brides to stay true to themselves .
“ I think it ’ s easy to get caught up in the details in the season of planning that you forget to still date your fiancé ,” says Kayla . “ You have a lot of opinions all around you , but what matters the most is what the two of you want . Make it a day that reflects you and what you guys are all about . Beat the status quo .”
Kayla and Garrett definitely took their own advice when it came to changing some of the traditional wedding activities . When the father of the bride wasn ’ t too keen on dancing , they made the fatherdaughter dance open to all fathers and daughters after beginning the song on their own . Instead of tossing a garter , Garrett threw a disc golf decorated with the words “ just do it already ” into the hands of a friend they were encouraging to propose to his own girlfriend . Rather than the traditional tossing of a bouquet to women who weren ’ t married , Kayla invited all women to the floor and tossed a bouquet that broke apart in the air to give each person a silk flower with a poem written by Kayla . The groom ’ s cake , a chocolate cake with a model Jeep on top , was a representation of how they first met – when Kayla hinted she wanted to go mudding in Garrett ’ s Jeep to encourage him to make plans with her . Even a toast from her sister , rapped to the theme song of “ The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ,” brought a personal feel to the evening .
Full of music , dancing , and memories , it was a night to remember for Kayla , Garrett , and all of their guests . It was a night of love and happiness and Kayla looks back saying , “ We loved every minute of it .” i
Venue Broken Arrow Ranch Photographer Courtney Moore Photography Floral Post Oak Florist Food Texas Country Catering Appetizers Chick-Fil-A Rentals Party Time Rentals Bartending Luke ’ s Bartending Make-Up Make Up by Sherri Jo Hair Jordan Bennatt at Fringe Salon
Street Vendors
Bridal Gown Georgio ’ s Bridal Bridesmaids ’ Gowns David ’ s Bridal Rehearsal Dinner Abuelo ’ s Family Accommodations Arrington House
Bride & Groom Wedding Night Accommodations Abigail ’ s Tree House
DJ DJ Emanon Prod , Jeremy Crossno Cake Family Friend , Bonnie Piernot
Rings Hers , Diamond ’ s Direct ; His , Boundless Bands , Etsy
24 INSITE September 2017