July 7, 2017 • Corpus Christi, TX Photos by Heidi Rae Photography

Colors: Copper, gold and cream

Ceremony and reception: First United Methodist Church, Corpus Christi Country Club, 500 Guests

Rehearsal dinner: Corpus Christi Yacht Club, 50 Guests

Wedding planner: Joanne Howell, Oh Goodie Designs and Events LLC

Photographer: Heidi Rae Photography

Videographer: Southern Charm in San Antonio, Elias Carofilis

Wedding invitations: Mail Center USA, Gale Ivie

Dress: Julian Gold, Lourdes Chavez

Tuxes: Al's Formal Wear

Wedding rings: Goldsmith's, Benny Ledford

Jewelry & accessories: Benny's sister Sadie loaned the bride the diamond earrings for "something borrowed" and the bride had a ring made with her mother's wedding ring to wear on her right hand made by Camille's

Bridesmaids dresses: Bella Bridesmaid in San Antonio, Designer: Donna Morgan

Hair: James Stanley Salon, Courtney Cotten Pollard

Flowers: The Blossom Shop

Decorations: Luxe Event Decor, LLC

Caterer: Corpus Christi Country Club

Cake: Bride's cake: Simply Elegant by Raymond; groom's cake: Cakes 2 Dy 4

First dance song: "Could I Have This Dance" by Anne Murray

Wedding night transportation: Rolls Royce by Elegant Limousine

Wedding night lodging: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Honeymoon Suite

Wedding favors: Heart-shaped clear Christmas ornaments and golf balls with names and date, photo booths by GiffyGram and Black Tie South Texas

Bridal party gifts: Bridesmaids: stemless champagne glasses with names and wedding date, Waterford crystal vases with names and date from Sparkles in San Antonio, linen bags that said Bridesmaid; groomsmen: white gloves to wear in the wedding by Al’s Formalwear and Flip Yeti coolers from Gatherings monogramed at Stitch It.

Registry: Hanley Wood, Dillard's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Neiman Marcus, and Saks 5th Avenue

Honeymoon: Hawaii: Maui, Kaui, and Oahu

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Favorite detail: Bride: My gown, which I designed, was gold lace with Swarovski Crystals. I also loved our wedding date, 7-7-17. The sevens could be lucky or biblical. Groom: Rain is supposed to bring good luck. Time will tell! Most unique was our wedding date. This is why we got married on Friday and not Saturday.

Favorite moment: Bride: The song that Nancy Munn sung with J. C. Gonzales. It was a song by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, "The Prayer." She is one of my favorites and that song has beautiful words. Groom: I enjoyed the reception. Visiting with family and friends with good food and drinks and great music is hard to beat. The Band was exceptional.

Biggest challenge: Bride: My dress was too long, so my brother and husband had to help me hold it up. Thank goodness, not to many noticed. Groom: Beverly and I went up to light the unity candle and we almost forgot to blow out the other candles. The priest kept whispering to us, but we couldn’t understand. Finally he made a blowing sound and then we got it!

Funniest moment: Bride: Doug couldn’t get the ring completely on my finger. I ended up pushing it on myself. Groom: The preacher almost forgot to ask, "Who gives her hand in marriage?" I thought for a moment that she was going to marry her brother. Finally, one of the other preachers whispered to get rid of the brother! What a relief.

One piece of advice: Bride: Remember that you only get your wedding once. On the day of the wedding, forget about all the little details (someone else will take care of them) and just enjoy your day and your spouse. Everything else is second to that. Groom: Remember that your wedding day is all about the bride.

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