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Cole & Anna first met all the way back in elementary school; he would even tap on her shoulder with his pencil during class, and they were just friends–unknowing of what would become of their relationship later on! It wasn’t until high school when he asked her out for homecoming that they decided they were more than friends. They dated all through college long distance, and he proposed at Pippin Hill with their friends and family there to celebrate! I absolutely love stories that involve meeting during childhood, and becoming high school sweethearts. It’s just so sweet to know they’ve been together even before becoming an adult!
When Cole first saw Anna during the first look, he was head over heels! And how could he not?! Anna was absolutely STUNNING! So many tears of happiness from both of them, it was the sweetest thing! They read letters to each other afterwards, which I loved including in their film.
The day of their wedding there were storms in the forecast right around the time of their ceremony. When I walked up to the ceremony site fully dressed in flowers in every direction (literally, all of the Crepe Myrtle trees were in bloom, along with loads of other flowers at The Clifton!), I couldn’t imagine NOT having their ceremony there, even in the rain, it was so beautiful! Anna went with it even with the predicted storms, and guess what?! It didn’t rain a single drop! It was such a stunning ceremony–Cole cried as Anna walked down the aisle, and the petal cannon during their first kiss topped it off with such excitement!
Anna totally surprised everyone with a dress change for the reception–I can’t decide which dress I loved more, they were both SO pretty. They celebrated the night away at The Clifton, and even had their guests stay there overnight! It looked like such a sweet celebration to share the weekend with their close friends and family, and I was so honored to have been part of it all!
Vendors:
Venue: The Clifton | Coordinator- Kim Newton | Photographer- Ashley Cox | Florist- Tourterelle | Hair/Makeup- Laura Henderson | Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films | Dress: Monique Huillier |