Justin & Braelyn | Sleepy Hollow Barn & Plantation Wedding
Top 5 Moments of your Wedding Day
[Justin & Braelyn] “Top 5 is so hard because we loved everything! We loved getting ready with our friends and family and seeing each other for the first time as I walked down the aisle. We loved being pronounced husband and wife and exiting the ceremony hand in hand. We enjoyed spending time with our friends and family most.”
Moments That Made You Cry
[Braelyn] “So, for some background history, the 2 weeks leading up to the wedding meteorologists were calling for rain EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. The day before the wedding, it rained all day and we had to rehearse inside the barn and planned to have everything flipped around, upside down, backwards, and reversed (slight exaggeration there), but it was a mess, nonetheless. There was a Rain Plan, but it wasn't my ideal plan. I was stressing and crying because the wedding I'd been planning for so long was not going to turn out the way I imagined (I know, not the point). The day of our wedding, while I was getting ready Justin texted me telling me how excited he was to marry me and that he had prayed for the rain to hold off just long enough for us, that alone made me tear up and the fact that it was sunny out made my heart melt. Fast-forward to the ceremony, which was sunny, the pastor prayed and thanked The Lord for the sunshine, and in that moment I was reminded of Justin's amazing heart and continued to cry. During our vows, I cried. Watching Justin cry, I cried. Watching the Mother-Son Dance, I cried. Hearing the sweet speeches, I cried.
[Justin] “I may have had some allergies upon first seeing my bride and hearing what my family had to say in their speeches.”
What were you thinking about when it was time to walk down the aisle?
[Braelyn] “As I was walking down the aisle I remember thinking how surreal everything was. Everything somehow came together perfectly and I was about to marry my best friend.”
[Justin] “I wasn't nervous, I was happy. A long wait and a beautiful girl, she came walking up and I couldn't look away, my eyes were locked on her. I wouldn't want it any other way.”
Favorite Series of Photographs
[Braelyn] “COUPLES PORTRAITS. Not only because of the time Justin and I had alone together during the pictures, but also because of the talent Summer and Misty have and it is displayed in those photos.”
Describe Your Husband on Your Wedding Day
[Braelyn] “If I had to describe Justin on our wedding day, I would definitely describe him as the very reason I fell in love with him. He was every bit of himself, from being laid back and going with the flow as he had no idea on the schedule of events (his preference), to working hard and setting up before the wedding, and every bit of HANDSOME.”
Describe Your Wife on Your Wedding Day
[Justin] “She was gorgeous, the dress was beautiful, everything about her. I just thought this is about the only thing I've ever done right.”
Blooper or “Oops” Moment
[Braelyn] “As referenced above, the whole wedding was almost not as planned & FREAKING ME OUT. Us girls got behind schedule and missed our time slot for Bride/Bridesmaids Portraits, not to mention the boys arrived earlier than planned, which also affected going out for our portraits. An 'Oops' moment would have also been when orange juice was knocked over onto my dad's tie and my sweet girls attempted to dry it out with a hair dryer!
[Justin] “Another moment would be when I tried to kiss her before the pastor pronounced us husband and wife.”
First dance story
[Braelyn] “The first time I heard "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, I fell in love with it. When I went home that evening, I played it for Justin as he was trying to run out the door for work and made him dance with me.”
Best Moment
[Justin & Braelyn] “The entire day was the best memory for us to cherish. We are so blessed to have had such a wonderful day surrounded by our loved ones!”
Venue: Sleepy Hollow Barn & Plantation - Clemson, South Carolina
Hair & Makeup Artist: Kelley Addington / Salon K
Brides Dress: Madison James
Bridesmaids Skirts: Tulle & Chantilly
Florist: Joyce Collins
Wedding Invitations: Minted
Caterer: Little Pigs BBQ
DJ: Tye Buchanan
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