Katie + Ted | Classic Southern Summer Wedding

A Georgia celebration expressing the joy of personal encounter, with specific nods to Christ and Our Lady...and to the sweetness of rereading your old texts.

The Father is never outdone in gifts and goodness.

Katie and Ted first met through their roommates, who began dating each other during the semester Ted studied abroad. After his return stateside to Washington, D.C., Katie’s friends tried to persuade her into a game of flag football. She jokingly replied that she would, if they set her up on a date with Ted.

Ted’s brother set the wheels in motion and Ted agreed, sending his brother a text that read, You owe me! The conversation that followed made it clear this was the start of something special. To Katie and Ted’s surprise and laughter, those texts between the brothers were read aloud during his brother’s reception toast.

Surrounded by his bride, family, and friends, it was abundantly clear Ted had been more than repaid.

From the Photographers:

Katie and Ted each got ready on their wedding morning alongside their siblings and closest friends, with the bride dressed in a draped bodice gown topped with a lace bolero and the bridesmaids in Marian blue. Katie and her father did a first look, and then it was time for a first prayer with Ted!

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Ted stood facing the altar, his eyes fixed on Jesus, as Katie approached from behind. They exchanged letters, then prayed aloud with each other. And then it was time.

The Mass was beautiful; filled with faithful Catholic friends and family. Many of the guests knew Katie and Ted through LifeTeen and through their college campus ministry, with friends leading the worship as musicians.

Katie and Ted chose the Mass readings, and they also chose to serve as the Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. As each guest came forward for holy communion, he or she received Jesus directly from the couple.

The reception was beyond joy-filed, with a packed dance floor all evening. As the celebration came to an end, guests lined up outside with bubbles to send these to amazing humans off on their new adventure!

What a life-giving witness this day was to us as vendors. Katie and Ted’s nuptial Mass was filled with holy hearts praising the Lord and praying for their marriage, and their reception with wedding was filled with joy and community. Each aspect of the day was thought out through the mindset of bringing honor and glory to God.

The Holy Spirit always writes the best love stories! Stories of freedom, adventure, and love that prevails in spite of life’s obstacles.