We had a wonderful day shooting Courtney and Jack’s wedding! It started out with a sweet ladies luncheon and then we spent the rest of the day at the Dalton First United Methodist Church and then a beautiful reception at the Dalton Country Club.
This couple has been together a long time and I loved how comfortable they were around each other, but yet so in love and excited to get married. I was impressed by so many beautiful details of this wedding, as everything was so beautifully and tastefully done. The reception was jam packed and had fabulous music. Jack played the drums with his band and sang to his bride…priceless!
Meet Courtney and Jack.
How did the two of you meet?
Jack and I were in the same Kindergarten class and grew up together through elementary school. We had mutual friends throughout childhood but did not become close with each other until we reached junior high. In high school our friendship developed into dating and we’ve been together ever since.
What was the most memorable moment of the wedding day?
The most unforgettable moment of our wedding day was seeing each other for the first time. After dating for so many years and spending the engagement planning all of the details for the wedding, seeing each other for the first time was the ultimate rush of excitement that our new life together was finally about to begin.
How would you describe the way you feel about each other?
We are best friends and have been for a very long time. We love, support, encourage, and pray for each other daily. Through good times and bad we know that we will always have each other.
How did you decide on your dress?
I went shopping for my dress with my mom and grandmother and we had so much fun. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was looking for, but after trying a few on, I started to get a better idea. I tried on the sample dress that was a light purple, not white. At first I was hesitant, but I took the risk and ordered it in white and I am so glad I did. It was the perfect dress for me!
Describe your ring.
My engagement ring is a solitaire princess cut on white gold. Jack purchased it from the same jewelry store in Athens, Georgia that my parents’ wedding bands are from. The store has since closed so having my ring from there is very special to me.
Describe the proposal.
Jack proposed on the campus of the University of Georgia where we attended college together. I thought we were just going to dinner and taking a walk through campus as this was a relatively routine activity for the two of us. When we reached the bridge that overlooks Sanford Stadium, Jack began to talk about our relationship and I suddenly realized what was about to happen; however, Jack stopped talking momentarily as we heard the sound of a campus bus approaching the road on which we were standing. We both laughed for a long moment as Jack told me he refused to propose while a group of on-looking college students rode bye. After I said, “yes,” we walked to the historic part of campus and called our families to tell them the good news.
What was your favorite detail of your wedding?
The best part of our wedding was seeing all of our closest family and friends together in one place celebrating with us. We feel so blessed to know that so many people love and support us and our commitment to each other.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future?
We just want to enjoy each others’ company and have fun living together following our long-distance relationship. We would someday like to start a family, but right now we are just enjoying our time together. I am an elementary school teacher and Jack is finishing a doctoral degree in Audiology so we will continue to enjoy life wherever God may lead us.
Congratulations to the happy couple…we loved your wedding and we hope you love your pictures!
by Grant Dotson
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