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Trinity Joy (“TJ”) Ingram reflects back on what brought her and her husband Bryan together. They met in the youth choir at the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach in 2004, but things took time. “We didn’t really start getting to know each other until 2007, when we started playing tennis while on breaks from school,” TJ recalled. “We started officially dating on July 5, 2009 and got engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2014.” From there, things moved along at a faster pace. The wedding took place on July 12 at the church where they met. Between 2009 and 2014, they faced challenges, both personally and as a couple. “We each walked through a lot of adversity while we were dating, and even together as friends before,” TJ said. “I knew I wanted to marry him, and he knew he wanted to marry me, when we realized what strong support we had in each other. I truly believe we are stronger and better together than we are apart.” The night Bryan proposed was memorable. “Bryan and I went out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. After dinner, we went to the beach in Jupiter where we had our first date,” TJ said. “We walked for a little while and then he got down on one knee. Shortly after I said yes, a private party nearby had a fireworks show that we were able to see from our spot on the beach. It was an amazing surprise for both of us!” The reception was held in the oceanfront pavilion at the Hilton Singer Island. TJ wore a gown from David’s Bridal and was attended by Matron
of Honor Mattie Gunter and Maid of Honor Talia Playne, her sisters. Bryan’s friend Robert Glass served as best man. As the couple danced to “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz, they were photographed by Rebecca and Matthew Enslein from The Studio B Photography. “Several things brought character to the wedding,” TJ said. “As my ‘something old,’ I wore a diamond and ruby bracelet that my mom, Geri Playne, gifted to me on the day of the wedding. My garter was a custom-made Florida Gator garter from my mother-in-law, Lorrie Ingram. During the ceremony, we braided a ‘cord of three strands.’ The significance of the cord is taken from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12... Two of the strands symbolize the bride and groom, and the third strand symbolizes God, who holds the marriage together.” The ceremony also included a duet by friends Josh and Melissa Rowell and a scripture reading by friends Kevin and Teresa Gilmore. In was officiated by Jimmy Fogleman, a former youth pastor to the bride and boss to the groom. TJ credits friends with making the reception a success. “Our good friend Josh Delasant was the DJ, and he did an amazing job,” TJ said. “My other bridesmaid, Holly Cunningham, and the other groomsmen, Christian Ramos and Justin Kearse, made the reception so much fun and brought life to the party.” A honeymoon in Costa Rica was icing on the cake, but TJ and Bryan both agree that the most memorable moment of the day was when they initially set eyes on each other in the church.
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