From the Bride: What made our wedding day so perfect were all the sentimental aspects. From my first look with my dad, to my first look with Matt, to the details and keepsakes we wore with us: my grandmother's handkerchief, a photo of my memaw and Matt had a photo of his papaw tucked in our flowers, my special perfume/scent, and my something blue (bottom of my shoes). My first dance with my dad was so special. He put together a slideshow with pictures of me and him growing up, and a song we had listened to many times, "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw. When dad and I saw each other for the first time, he told me he and my mom got married on a day just like this (overcast, misty rain, and cool), and how perfect it was. They have been married 29 years, and they have been a perfect example to look up to for what a marriage is supposed to be.

Matt and I both tried to take little moments together and not get so caught up in all the craziness a wedding can be. We sat back and truly realized how grateful we are to have the people in our lives. Who would sit outside in the rain to watch us become husband and wife, and celebrate with us all night. We are so lucky to have the families that we do, who are now connected through us forever. It was truly a special day, one that we will never forget and wish we could relive over and over again.

Matt's favorite wedding day moment was our first look. He felt overwhelmed (in a good way), excited, and nervous that in that moment, he realized that the beginning of the rest his life with his best friend was a 180 degree turn away (turning to look at his future wife). It was a day that we knew was coming years ago when we first met, but never really understood how important this day would be.

Kayla + Matthew's Tennessee Wedding