together daily as college crushes developed into a love story of nine years. Ann and Casey got engaged on December 26, 2022, on a private beach in Tulum Mexico. Under the shade of palm trees, Casey got down on one knee and asked Ann to marry him, as their families witnessed the scene nearby. The couple will be married in April of 2024 in Alys Beach — a location special to Ann who has spent the past seven years on the Alys Beach marketing team becoming intimately knowledgeable of the location’s unique architecture and pristine beauty. “It makes my heart so full knowing Casey and I get to say, ‘I do’ in one of the prettiest places in the world,” Ann said. Where the couple have many details finalized, their attire is yet to be decided upon. In fact, Ann first tried on a wedding dress at Margaret Ellen Bridal as they selected styles for the cover shoot. Ann credits the Margaret Ellen Bridal team with making her feel comfortable, welcome and confident throughout the try-on process. “I felt so beautiful in the stunning wedding dresses I got to wear, and I couldn’t stop smiling seeing Casey in a tux,” Ann said. As the first Northwest Florida Weddings Magazine couple to take part in a styled shoot, both Ann and Casey were treated to pampering and styling. Casey received a fresh cut and product samplings from JA 30A Salon owner Jennifer Albert. Brittany Sigler, owner of Destin Mobile Makeup Box styled Ann’s long locks in loose curls pulled half up in a fishtail braid. A dewy, sun-kissed glow was achieved with golds and pinks from Sigler’s own line, Consecrated Cosmetics. Amazing Lash Destin ensured Ann’s eyes were radiant and photo-ready with lash extensions. Further adding to the beauty of the dresses provided by Margaret Ellen Bridal, McCaskill & Company adorned Ann in strands of pearls,
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PHOTOGRAPHER Jennifer G Photography VENUE Hotel Effie Sandestin WEDDING DRESSES Margaret Ellen Bridal GROOM'S SUIT Nic’s Toggery of Tallahassee JEWELRY McCaskill & Company FLORALS SunQuest Beach Weddings BRIDAL HAIR AND MAKEUP Destin Mobile Makeup Box BRIDE’S LASHES Amazing Lash Studio GROOM’S HAIR JA 30A Salon BRIDE’S SHOES Narcissus Tallahassee
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