It was such a joy and honor to shoot Cabray and Daniel’s wedding! Cabray was probably the most organized and detail oriented bride we may have ever worked with! I loved how detailed her schedule was! It was a very hot day but at least it didn’t rain. Cabray and Daniel got married at the beautiful First Presbyterian Church in Dalton, GA and then had their reception at The Farm which we always love to shoot at. Everything was so beautiful and Cabray was an absolutely beautiful bride. It was definitely one of those weddings that makes me love my job. I love being around such love, family, and people who are so much fun to be around.
Cabray and Daniel have a really sweet story…I hope you enjoy reading it and looking at their pictures! There were so many more pictures that we wanted to include in their highlights, but didn’t want to overwhelm the blog.
Enjoy, Cabray and Daniel.
How did the two of you meet?
Daniel and I met at a RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) dinner our first year of college. We sat across from each other and quickly hit it off. I later found out that Daniel went home that night thinking that I was someone he might want to date some day. After being close friends for a little over a year, we began to date the next spring.
Describe the way you feel about each other.
Daniel and I are best friends, and we love spending time together. We were close friends first, which provided an excellent basis for our dating relationship. We love and respect each other, wanting what is best for the other person. I know that we will support, encourage, and pray for each other throughout the ups and downs that life brings. God truly blessed us when we found each other!
Describe the proposal.
Daniel unexpectedly showed up at my house in Auburn one Sunday evening and told me to come with him. In the car, he blindfolded me and put on a CD of songs that mean a lot to us. Then he drove me around to various places in Auburn that mean a lot in our relationship, such as where we first met, our favorite date locations, and hang out spots. At each place, Daniel removed the blindfold and had me take a picture of where we were. I love to scrapbook, and he wanted me to be able to scrapbook our engagement night. Our final stop was at a local city park where we enjoy picnics and spending time together. However, this time he kept my blindfold on and walked me toward the back where there is a covered gazebo over a pond. When he took off my blindfold, there was a table with a white tablecloth, candles, and our favorite wine. After that, it didn’t take him long to get down on one knee and ask me to marry him!
Describe your ring.
My ring is a round cut diamond with eight smaller diamonds on a white gold band. I love the simple, but elegant look it has. I’m a traditional girl, and this ring fits me perfectly! Daniel did a wonderful job selecting it!
What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day?
The most memorable moment from our wedding day was seeing each other for the first time. Daniel stood at the front of the sanctuary with his back turned. We had our parents standing in the front too, and my dad walked me down the aisle. I remember cherishing every step that my dad and I took, and I was so excited for Daniel to finally see me in my wedding dress! When we got to the end of the aisle, I walked up behind Daniel and asked him if he was ready to see me. I’ll never forget the happiness and excitement in his voice before he turned around! He looked so handsome, and I couldn’t wait to marry him! That was the moment it really felt like our wedding day!
How did you decide on your dress?
My mom and I had a great time visiting various bridal shops together. After trying on several gowns, I began to get a good idea of what I wanted in my wedding dress. When I finally tried on the dress I chose, I didn’t want to take it off! I kept smiling and looking at myself in the mirror, but I couldn’t make the final decision that day. For the next two weeks, I couldn’t get it off my mind, so I knew that it was the perfect dress for me!
What was your favorite detail of the wedding?
This is hard because there were so many details that personalized our day. One of my favorite details was when Daniel’s and my parents prayed a blessing on our marriage with us during the ceremony. It was special to share that time with our parents as they prayed for our new life together. One of my other favorite details was how we left our reception. Everyone who loves Auburn had an Auburn shaker while everyone else blew bubbles. Daniel and I left amid Auburn cheers and led a final “War Eagle” as we loaded into our 1940s getaway car! We will always remember the Auburn spirit and fun that ended our dream day as we rode away under a star-filled sky!
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future?
Daniel has a fifth year of school at Auburn University due to co-oping. We are looking forward to our final year in Auburn and enjoying one more football season as a married couple. After Daniel graduates with a Mechanical Engineering degree next summer, we plan on moving to wherever he gets a job. We are excited about sharing our lives together as well as traveling, spending time with family and friends, and one day starting a family. Right now, we just want to enjoy each other and what life has to offer together!
