Summer Wedding at the Sand Bar Restaurant, Anna Maria Island, Florida

WEDDING DATE We got married on August 6, 2021.

THE PROPOSAL I was very surprised. It was just any other Sunday morning at our house with our son (who at the time was almost 1). I was making breakfast for our family, and when I came out to the dining room, David was on one knee with the ring, holding our son. It was perfect. Just the three of us, at home, as one family.

WEDDING PLANNING MANTRA We kept saying that at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that we are getting married. Nothing else truly matters - as long as it's just us.

FAVORITE MOMENT First look with my husband. I was not nervous leading up to that moment, until I saw his back turned when I got out of the car at the AMI City Pier. Every emotion I didn't think I "had", oh I had LOL

THE DRESS I found the "one" on Instagram actually, LOL. I knew what bridal shop (Infinity Bridal in Bay City, MI) I wanted to go to and they posted this dress on Instagram. I instantly fell IN LOVE WITH IT. When the day came for the appointment it was, my mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, and bridesmaid - I tried on maybe 8-9. But the woman helping me suggested I try on the dress I wanted last. I was getting nervous, because no other dress compared nor felt right. I tried on THAT dress last, and it was meant to be. Fell in love with it, and so did everyone else.

BEST ADVICE DO. NOT. STRESS. I know it's easier said than done, but nothing truly else matters. If something goes "wrong" nobody will know other than you and your fiance. Focus on what truly matters - your marriage.

THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE OUR DAY Best Day Ever

DAVID SAYS … She’s determined, smart, loyal, and my absolute best friend.

MARY SAYS … He’s the love of my life, a hard worker, and the best dad ever.




ANNA MARIA ISLAND WEDDING VENDORS

CEREMONY, RECEPTION, CATERING: The Sandbar Restaurant | DJ: Chuck Weirich | CAKE: Hometown Desserts | RINGS: Tolkowsky Diamond (Bride) Thor (Groom) | HAIRSTYLIST & MAKEUP ARTIST: Acqua Salon & Spa | BRIDESMAID DRESS: Azazie + Birdy Grey | BRIDAL GOWN: Infinity Bridal, Lillian West | GROOM’S ATTIRE: Tommy Bahama | PHOTOGRAPHER: Holly Ann Photography | VIDEOGRAPHER: Pine & Forge