real moments Jamie Tucker & Troy Hedman March 3, 2012 Photographed by zettl photography
HOW THEY MET: On-line and at church. They had just connected on a Christian on-line site days before, and then Jamie recognized him in Church on Easter Sunday. She introduced herself, and the rest was history. HOW THEY GOT ENGAGED: While dating, Troy took Jamie to Colorado to meet his parents and to see U2, both Jamie and Troy’s favorite band. Troy later proposed at the U2 concert at Busch Stadium. NUMBER OF GUESTS: 100 WEDDING COLORS: Red, Black, Ivory THE MENU: Catered by Table Three of Wildwood HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT: The couple asked Troy’s friend, a pastor, to do the honors of marrying them, in an intimate ceremony with close family and friends. WEDDING FAVORS: Wedding cake-shaped cookies BAND: Silk Pajamas FIRST DANCE: “At Last,” Etta James WEDDING STORYBOOK TITLE: A True Blessing VIDEOGRAPHER: Westview Media BRIDE’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: “Seeing Troy standing at the altar as my dad walked me down the isle. It was truly magical!” GROOM’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: “Without a doubt, seeing Jamie and her dad step through the doors at the back of the Conservatory to walk down the aisle. Her dress, her hair, her big bright smile…she looked like a princess. I’ll never forget it!” OCCUPATIONS: Jamie is a personal fitness trainer and Troy is an investment advisor HONEYMOON: Ixtapa, Mexico RESIDE: Wildwood, MO ADVICE FOR BRIDES-TO-BE: “No matter what happens the day of, make a decision to fully enjoy your special day!”
WEDDING CONSULTANT: Bride’s Vision Weddings and Events • FLORIST: Artistry Florist • BRIDE’S DRESS: Robin’s Bridal • GROOM’S ATTIRE: Savvi Formalwear • BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR & MAKEUP: Danielle Style • BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Robin’s Bridal WEDDING LOCATION: The Conservatory • RECEPTION VENUE: The Wildwood Hotel • CAKE: Sugaree Baking Company PAPER GOODS Vellum
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