Over the weekend, David and I took a road trip to Savannah to visit our sweet friends Jenna and Ben. I met that beautiful blondie right before my freshman year of high school. Even though Jenna is a year older than me, she quickly took me in and introduced me to all of her friends. We had the best group of girlfriends. Countless sleepovers, late night laughs, working on the yearbook spreads way past deadline, growing as young Christians, and encouraging each other all along the way. A few years ago, when Jenna told me about a boy that she met at her friend’s wedding, I could tell that this was going to be special. Being matched in her friend’s wedding party turned out to be such a life changing event. These two got engaged last year and are preparing for their wedding this fall! While spending the weekend in their home, I got to sit back and observe their relationship. Jenna and Ben flow naturally and confidently together. They fit together seamlessly. They are so ready to become husband and wife and it makes my heart so happy to see Jenna so happy. Enjoy their engagement pictures in downtown Savannah and the gorgeous Wormsloe Plantation…those trees!!
Samantha and Adam met in the summer of 2013 and knew right away that their relationship was something special. After only a month of dating, Sam and Adam decided to take an adventurous trip together. Not just a road trip down the coast or a quick flight to another state… these two went across the world to to Asia! 24 hours on a plane and exploring a new country was either going to make or break their relationship and not surprisingly once you meet this couple, they only grew closer! A little over a year later, Adam proposed to Samantha in front of the Golden Gate Bridge on another one of their adventures. On Friday, these two had their biggest adventure yet. Along with their closest friends and family, Sam and Adam became husband and wife at the gorgeous Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota. They had an emotional First Look, crafted special Harry Potter details into their day, guests tossed lavender after their First Kiss, passed around plates family style at dinner, and danced all night under the twinkling stars. Everything was beautiful and filled with joy. Enjoy their special day!
Two years ago, Memory was in Jacksonville visiting her family during summer break and had plans to go to the beach with her friend. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) her friend had to cancel but Memory decided to go by herself. She sat in the sun, enjoyed the ocean waves and noticed 5 Navy guys playing football close to her. Over the next two hours, they started to get closer and finally asked Memory if she wanted to toss the ball with them. Memory, all alone, one girl with these five strangers, thought about it and quickly said sure! She had such a great time that she joined them for dinner that night. Memory and one of the guys, Cameron, had a special spark and spent a lot of the next two weeks together. Memory was so out of her comfort zone but knew this was something special. After those two weeks, they had their first official date watching the sunrise together on the beach where they first met. Memory and Cameron became husband and wife on June 11th at the rustic Laytn’s Land-n in Yulee, Florida. They were surrounded by their closest friends and family and danced all night long. It was a gorgeous day!
It all started when two college students decided, completely independently and 1,000 miles apart, that they wanted to do something extraordinary with their summer. Courtney and Adam first met in the Atlanta airport in July 2014 before they boarded their flight to Bosnia with Cru’s Summer Project. These two met as strangers, connected by their faith and their desire to explore the world, and came back to the US as best friends and with butterflies in their stomach. Did they just spend the summer with The One? Two months after getting back from serving in Bosnia, they started dating and 11 months later, they were engaged. Courtney and Adam, your love is one for the story books. Your wedding was surrounded by so many who truly love and support you. Your families and friends came together, from all across the country, in sincere unison to celebrate your special day. Your uncle made the most delicious dinner, your mom created beautiful details, your family friends provided such gorgeous bouquets. We hope you had the best time in Mexico and enjoy many, many years of wedded bliss!
Thank you 
Five years. Five years since we walked down the aisle, hand-in-hand, as the new Mr. and Mrs. Stoker. On a Friday the 13th, in an old rustic train depot, David and I promised our whole heart and our future to each other. We were young, fresh out of college, excited newlyweds ready to take on life together. We were anxious, slightly overwhelmed but completely ready to start our married life. And now here we are, five years later. I could never describe what these past five years have meant to me. We have explored the world, lived in 5 different cities and still enjoyed many nights at home on the couch together. Our I do has become We Still Do. We still promise to be a loving, supportive spouse that actively pursues one another. We still say thank you for cooking dinner and we take turns doing laundry. We still get excited about date nights and the opportunity to do something new. We still promise to be each other’s #1 supporter. We still do.
Let me introduce you the biggest University of Florida Gator fans and the sweetest newlyweds! Elizabeth and Alex love their Gators so much and knew they wanted to incorporate it into their wedding day. They met at a UF soccer game, dated while living in Gainesville, and even traveled to the ESPY awards in LA to represent the Gators when Elizabeth won ESPNU’s 