Abby and Jesse's Joyful Wedding

From the Bride: Something that a lot of brides and grooms don’t do anymore is wait for the groom to see the bride until she walks down the aisle. Jesse and I decided to do just that, but still read our letters and prayed together before the big moment. We decided to read them behind the church doors (so he couldn’t see me) and then pray together! That moment was so beautiful and intimate, and made everything so special. Not being able to see one another but hear the excitement and joy in our voices... it was amazing. Then walking down the aisle and seeing tears run down Jesse’s face-it was the most beautiful moment and I will never forget it.

Another moment we hold dear to our hearts is the groomsmen and dad’s praying over Jesse, and the bridesmaids and moms/grandmothers praying over me. It opened up a beautiful time of fellowship and to allow a blanket of God’s love to secure our marriage.

Lastly, I don’t think a bride and groom have had to have two exits before. Our families had a surprise song for us after we were announced Mr. and Mrs. Hagan... and that was the code word to start the song, “I now present you Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hagan”. Well, our minister forgot to announce us and so we just decided to proceed down the aisle with no music. My aunt (the wedding coordinator) is standing in the back telling us to go back, that we weren’t announced! Here we are just excited to be married and confused at why it’s such a big deal. But we do as we’re told and head back to the altar. We joke around and say things like “we’re ready for round 2!” Then the music started and we got extremely excited! And here comes the second time leaving the alter as the new Hagan’s! We danced down the aisle and made the entire place laugh so hard.

All in all, it was an amazing day full of joy and God’s love. We wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Photography: Chelsea and Hannah Photography | Location: Owensboro | Venue: (Ceremony) Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, (Reception) Reid's Orchard | Florals + Wedding Planner: Amiee Keith | Caterer: Odelia's Catering | Cake: Morgan Akers | Music: Chad Guesser of Prof G Entertainment Services | Transportation: Limos by Knight | Stationery + Paper Goods: Basic Invite | Hair + Makeup: Morgan Kelley- All About You Salon | Bride’s Attire: USA Bridal | Groom’s Attire: The Earle | Credits: (Bridesmaids’ Dresses) David's Bridal