By Terry Meadows
Kayla, a contractor dreaming of true love, and Brent, a Coast Guardsman who favored his coffee, met unexpectedly at the office Keurig. Their initial meeting didn't spark romance immediately.
Months later, a friend orchestrated their reunion at a Halloween party. Kayla, dressed as sexy Deadpool, caught Brent's attention, although he had foregone a costume. They spent hours talking, but it took Brent four more months to make a move.
On their first date, Kayla and Brent discovered their shared values and life goals, discussing everything from their ideal home to their dream wedding. A year and a half later, Brent proposed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and amidst the excitement, Kayla nearly forgot to say "yes." They realized their dream wedding at Zion Springs and have since been living their own version of happily ever after.
The Invitation
The Engagement
Bears Den
The Rehearsal
"We accidentally planned our dream wedding aesthetic on our first date and when we arrived at Zion Springs it felt like we completely left the DMV and stepped into our exact vision. Add in the all inclusive aspect at a great price and we were sold!"
Wedding Attire
Bride: Ava Laurenne Bride
Groom: Suit Supply
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: David’s Bridal | Suit Supply
"Dealing with the typical “stressful parts” like seating charts and logistics were easy because the team is so supportive and willing to offer advice when needed!"
The Ceremony
Processional Music: "Marry Me" by Hans Zimmer
"We were fortunate to have the perfect fall day and the beauty of the grounds was breathtaking. Relying so heavily on the natural beauty of fall as inspiration for our color pallet and theme the ambiance was perfect. As Christians, it was also very important for us to keep God at the center of our celebration and we feel the most connected to him when surrounded by the beauty of his work in nature… for such a special event this setting made it all the more emotional for us."
The Reception
First Dance: "Fall Into Me" by Forest Blakk
Dinner: Prime Rib with Seasonal Vegetable Medley | Fresh Donuts, Ice-cream
The Cake: Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Frosting
"From keeping us on track through the planning process to showing compassion in helping us cope with the death of one of our bridesmaids and keeping things moving while we took time to grieve… the team built so much rapport and showed us we could trust them with anything… and they proved it yet again when the groom’s pants ripped right before the ceremony by jumping in to problem solve with him and keeping me laughing with some good humor so I could stay calm at a time when most brides would freak out."
"Everything we ate was amazing, but we both still dream of the homemade donuts."
"The accommodations in the manor house were very cozy and romantic. Plus it was amazing to just wake up and walk downstairs to grab a cup of coffee and get in the hair/ makeup chair. The space for the bridal massage in the honeymoon suite was an extra nice touch. The accomodations at the barn were equally cozy and enabled some of our elderly guests to join us since they could relax right up until the ceremony and take breaks if needed."
What advice would you give to other wedding couples?
"Just do it! You absolutely won’t regret it."
Zion Springs: Where Dreams Become Reality
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