Two weeks ago, Andrew + Mary were just going to do a quick courthouse ceremony, just the two of them. Andrew recently got his orders to deploy to Honduras for a year, which made them want to speed up the wedding process.
They quickly changed their minds to have a small ceremony to celebrate with their two immediate families, who were ecstatic!
In two weeks, the sweetest Wedding came together. A total of 20 Family members gathered at Shirley Plantation at a moment’s notice to celebrate.
This day was full of loving moments. Mary’s Grandma wrapped her in a warm hug after placing a beautiful strand of pearls that were from Mary’s Great-Grandmother.
Instead of walking down the aisle, Mary + Andrew chose to do a “First Look” type of greeting. Andrew stood facing away while Mary approached him and the rest of the guests under a big tree.
This is a “make it happen” kind of family. Many of whom flew in from all over the country.
Andrew + Mary grew up on opposite sides of the country – a mix of Hawaii + California for Mary, and Andrew grew up in New York – so it’s pretty wild that they literally met in the middle in Texas when one of Mary’s cousins and his best friend at work introduced them.
On their first date, Andrew missed the exit on the way to take Mary home after dinner, so they ended up playing games and talking all night long! It’s an ongoing joke that Andrew missed the exit on purpose to casually extend the date and hang out with Mary as long as he could!! After that they became inseparable.
How pretty is Mary’s bouquet?! She chose flowers and greenery that reflected her Hawaiian roots!
Andrew + Mary,
Wow, guys! I am lost for words to tell you how great this day was!! How amazing that this all came together so perfectly in under two weeks!! While we walked around to different portrait spots, you guys said you have always been able to make a lot out of a little. Guys, that’s a nugget of wisdom for a happy marriage. That’s teamwork at it’s finest!! You’ll always have enough if you have each other. We are so thankful that you found us and invited us in to share this beautiful day with you and your families!! We are cheering you on towards a lifetime of amazing teamwork. We love and adore you both!
Warmly,
The Tuckers
Vendors:
Venue | Shirley Plantation
Photography | The Tuckers Photography
Bridal Dress | David’s Bridal
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