Nicole and Josh are one of those couples you meet, get to know them and think they are so perfect for each other! Nicole’s father is a music minister and Josh’s father is a preacher, their mothers have beautiful voices and beautiful hearts…see they are so perfect together! There families have done a beautiful job of raising each of them to live for Christ and as a result they both have amazing hearts for Jesus and they live it out in their lives daily!
Nicole and Josh, it was blessing to be a part of your wedding. It was truly filled with your love for God, each other and friends and family. Enjoy every minute of your Happily Every After!
Here is a little recap of Nicole and Josh’s thoughts of each other and their wedding day:
What three words would you use to describe the style of your wedding? Chic, rustic, and classy.
Bride, how would you describe the groom? In general and on your wedding day: Josh is exactly who God intended for me to be with for the rest of my life. He has such a servants heart and wants nothing more than to grow in Christ. He always makes me laugh, loves me in spite of my faults, and I can’t imagine my life without him. I am truly blessed! On our Wedding Day: His excitement and happiness was reassuring as I walked down the aisle. He looked extremely handsome and it gave me butterflies.
Groom, how would you describe your bride? In genera and on your wedding dayl: quiet, thoughtful, sweet, and loving. She is an inspiration and a motivational guide in my life. Truly God-given! On our Wedding Day: She was breathtakingly gorgeous and full of poise. She carried herself like a princess and made the moment magical!
How did you meet and how long did you date? Tell me your love story. We met in the music program at First Baptist in Troy. I was in the choir and he was playing his guitar. Over the course of a few months, we began getting to know each other through talking and hanging out. Our first date was March 12th, 2011. We continued our dating relationship for a year and eight months until on November 10th, 2012 during a “couple’s photoshoot”, he asked me to marry him. And OF COURSE, I said yes! Nine and a half months later, we were walking down the aisle as husband and wife.
Tell me all about the proposal! I, Josh, planned for a friend to stage a couple’s photoshoot for his photography portfolio. He and I planned the shots and where the actual proposal would happen. I had to get the ring out as soon as possible, so after the first few shots, I pulled out the ring. I started bringing up passages from the Bible that represented all that we had longed for in our relationship, and was attempting to tie them into marriage. This whole time she was wondering why I was talking when we were supposed to be smiling! As I started to get down on one knee, she realized what was happening. As the tears started flowing, I asked her to marry me. She said she would! After much hugging and kissing, we continued on with our now engagement photoshoot.
What is your fondest memory of your wedding day? My fondest memory of that day is the ceremony. It was special for me because of the worship aspect that was felt throughout its entirety. I really loved the act of Communion and the kneeling prayer before the cross that was incorporated into the service. These acts were our firsts as husband and wife!
If you did a “first glance”, are you glad you made the decision to do so? Why? Yes, very much so. That moment was very meaningful in that it allowed us to briefly share time together in the midst of all that was going on around us.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: Our time together praying before the cross.
Describe your favorite thing(s) about your reception: We really loved the photo booth. This allowed us to take photos with our guests and make memories. The night was so hectic (in a good way); we wanted a good way to remember those special people. The dancing was a blast too, once we finally got people on the dance floor!
Ceremony Venue: First Baptist Church | Florist: Jean’s Flowers | Reception Venue: Pike County Cattlemen’s Association | Planner: Stephanie Baker | Wedding Cakes: McKinney Cakes in Montgomery, AL | Ceremony Musicians: Diane Varnadore – Pianist, Alberto Sanchez – Violinist, Christopher Culpepper – Vocalist, Ben Holt – Guitarist | Special Details (reception favors, etc): Candy Bar – party favors for the guests | Bride’s Gown: Allure – Denson’s Bridal in Montgomery, AL | Bride’s Shoes: Antonio Melani | Hair and Makeup Artist: Shirley Ellis of Signature Hair Designs in Troy, AL | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Handmade by Bridesire | Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Attire: Seville Row two button charcoal suit | Paper Products: Paper Ink Shop (Invitations, napkins, etc)
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you most looking forward to about married life? The time we get to spend together each day. Little moments like cooking together or household projects. We are looking forward to the spiritual unity that comes from being united in Christ, and the serving opportunities in our local church.
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