Simple Elegance
Submitted by: Jessica Skelley (bride)
Wedding date: December 15, 2007
Wedding location: Jacksonville, Florida
Our wedding took place at a beautiful historic southern plantation home on the water. The ceremony was underneath a 200 year old oak tree- it was perfect for us! I carried my great-grandmother’s handkerchief around my bouquet, and wore the pearls my mother wore at her wedding. We were married by my childhood pastor, and my dad cried all the way down the aisle. It couldn’t have been more special, and I’ll never forget it!
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Our incredible cake, by Classic Cakes. We put pictures on display from our parents’ and grandparents’ weddings, because we wanted to celebrate their marriages also (three of which have lasted over fifty years and counting!) and to honor those that couldn't be there with us to celebrate. We also had our monogram on the middle tier, and a floral "S" hanging behind it, for our new last name.
The cake had two tiers of carrot cake (my favorite!) and one tier of white cake with a milk chocolate mocha icing. It was delicious!
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My wonderful family, taken before the ceremony. We couldn't stop laughing! I am so very thankful for them- my mother was my rock in the wedding planning process, because we had decided to get married back home in Jacksonville, yet were in Birmingham, Alabama for school. She was incredible though- always doing so much without me ever asking. My sister is the most beautiful person I know, and my brother was such a good sport to keep his jacket on for so long that day! And of course, my dad- he is an incredible dad, and it was all of the good things about him that I was looking for in a husband (and I was lucky enough to find a man as great as him!)
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These were taken right after the ceremony, down by the waterside. Jason and I are from the same hometown, but didn't meet until freshman year at a college 8 hours away from home. He was my chemistry tutor, and then my best friend. And years later, he became the most incredible husband I could have asked for!
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Ever since watching Father of the Bride as a little girl, I had always dreamed of an evening reception at a beautiful white house with a tent out back- and that was exactly what we got! It was so perfect.
The reception was held throughout the plantation home (in the ballroom and the dining room), and spilled out into the veranda and tent. We served a peppercorn filet and pistachio-encrusted grouper as main courses, along with several sides, and had a dessert crepe station in addition to the cake. Then we danced the night away in the tent with the band!
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Our ceremony florals were a beautiful mixture of fresh cedar garland and hydrangea-orchid tie ups, with creamy rose petals scattered down the aisle.
The reception florals mirrored the ceremony- a mixture of white tulips, hydrangea, white dendrobium orchids, fresh willow, and winter berries. I wanted a natural, loose look for the arrangements that were cool, calm colors for the winter, and our florist Bill Wilson did an incredible job! They were everything I dreamed of- it is so exciting when you get to see the things you visualize happen even better than you had planned! He was a pleasure to work with- one of our favorite vendors. I highly recommend him to any other Jacksonville brides out there!
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Our favorite picture from the big day. I love looking at it, because I remember exactly how I felt on my wedding day! It was everything I hoped for, and we were able to share it with everyone we loved- we couldn't have asked for more.
I fell in love with my dress as soon as I tried it on! I wanted somthing classic and vintage looking, with mostly lace and a beautiful, romantic skirt. It has hand-sewn patches of lace all down the dress, and then beautiful scalloped lace along the bottom. My veil has a lace border that matches the lace on the dress. It was everything I dreamed of!
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by Jo Juco
Sep 28, 2009
I love the feel of this wedding. That picture of the ceremony under the tree is beautiful. It has such a casual comfortable feel about it, yet it's still classy and elegant. It's like the backyard wedding every girl dreams of. Very cute!
Jul 1, 2009
The last picture is incredible. Just perfect. And that tree! What a location.
Beautiful wedding.
by Brooke Shawver
Feb 17, 2009
Best wedding I have seen so far! Congrats!
Dec 10, 2008
I love all of your photos! Congratulations. What a beautiful wedding!
by Patricia Burken
Oct 5, 2008
Goodness every single last picture was perfect! I especially love the photo of the huge oak tree. I rarely see someone's wedding that I think comes close to my own (I am after all kinda biased!) but I think yours is right up there! Just gorgeous!
Aug 17, 2008
Not to brig up an old subject, but I just came across the "Wedding of the Year" and read the notes..... you certainly were right to suspect the results. I don't know who was in the running, but I would be VERY surprised if that wedding took a prize in a national contest. Your wedding on the other hand looks very well designed and, like your title says, Simply Elegant!
Aug 16, 2008
You look so beautiful in your dress - love the last photo of you and your husband!
by Holly Mintz
Aug 7, 2008
I'm originally from Jacksonville so I love your pictures automatically for that! Is that the Ribault club? Such a pretty location!
by Suni Li
Aug 6, 2008
What a gorgeous wedding...everything is PERFECT!!! You did an excellent job! Congrats :)
by nicole williams-rowell
Jun 26, 2008
beautiful is the only description, cake is out of this world. Reception set-up outside with the tent is great!!
by Macy Yoscovits
Jun 5, 2008
I LOVE YOUR WEDDING! Absolutely beautiful, classic and elegant. Congratulations :)
by shay smith
Jun 2, 2008
I am sorry that I am late with my response... but your wedding was very classy in my opinion. Not to much and not to skippy, it was just right for as your color theme and decor. Congrats and Many Heavenly Blessings to you and yours...... God Bless, shay
by Eileen Wagner
Apr 24, 2008
Congratulations, Jessica. I'm so very proud of you. Your are such a blessing in my life. Love you.
by Eileen Wagner
Apr 24, 2008
Congratulations, Jessica. I'm so very proud of you. Your are such a blessing in my life. Love you.
Apr 15, 2008
p.s. I hope you still read this... I missed all the excitement tonight and got back after voting was all over!! Apparently I can still leave comments though...
Apr 15, 2008
Jessica- thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I want to tell you how much I appreciate your support too!! I will be so excited to see you and your beautiful pictures in the magazine, and I truly wish you all the best in your new marriage. Thank you again and congratulations... 5 hearts forever!!!
Apr 15, 2008
TO my leading lady in this competition in so many ways... here is my love!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 15, 2008
SKELLEY! SKELLEY!! WHERE YOU AT, SKELLEY?? oh wait. is this the photo section? =P HAHHAAHA!!! thanks for all the laughs jess!! i'm never gonna forget this EVER NEVER NEVER!! XOXO!!
Apr 15, 2008
I'm sure my MIL voted for ya today and here is my last vote! It will be nice seeing a Florida bride in the magazine :)
by Kirsten Hegarty
Apr 15, 2008
You've got your ticket to the winner's circle ;) Thanks for your support and positivity. Can't wait to see you published in the mag! It's a well deserved honor. Good luck!
by Lisa Hwang
Apr 15, 2008
5 hearts 5 hearts 5 hearts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your nice comments. You deserve to be in the mag. Beautiful photos =) Good luck (tho you don't need it)
Apr 15, 2008
Hello Jessica,
Here I am giving you my last big "shout" for this contest.
It is so very apparent that your beauty transends all outward appearances. You are a beautiful person in more ways than these photographs convey; it is your class and substance in which you have approached this contest that makes you the real winner. This is in my view true style and elegance. I genuinely look forward to seeing you in the magazine. And if you gals have a get-together, please count me in, I would love to meet you all. I wish you all the best with this contest and in your lives. Best wishes, Marie
Apr 15, 2008
Is Shantel copying & pasting the same thing on everyone's? Hmm...who could Shantel be? I see we have all been hit. I was confused though...seeing how I don't have a movie on my website. But Shantel seems to like it anyways =) Here's my final 5 to you! I wish things could have been more positive in this competition, but I am so very glad to have met you and the rest of the crew ^_^ And I know this won't be the last of our chats!
Apr 15, 2008
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for your comment yesterday. Right back atcha! You have always been so kind to and so supportive of the other brides on here. That's what makes a beautiful bride -- though your looks ain't bad either ;)
Your photos are gorgeous and I can't wait to see you in the mag. Cheers, Bianca
by Shantel
Apr 15, 2008
Pretty pictures, you and the Wedding Of the Year have the best ones.... Good Luck
Apr 15, 2008
My 5 for the beautiful Jessica... I told Jackie I'll miss you girls!!
Apr 15, 2008
WOW I sure did miss a lot when I was away! I have been in Tampa since last week, but wanted to say GOOD LUCK in the home stretch! PS--I ended up at "Howl at the Moon" and had soo much fun! Is that a chain in Florida? Or is that just a Tampa thing?
by Lisa Hwang
Apr 14, 2008
hey JEssica! What is going on with this contest? thanks for your support girl~ really random receiving the comment from Frank and Cenny. Lets all play nice!!!! 5 hearts to the lovely couple =)
Apr 14, 2008
5 hearts for my Jessica =) Everyone loves your pics so enough said! This drama is too much though. I agree...let's all end this on a positive note shall we? Jessica and all you girls have made this contest nothing but fun, and it's nice to know that some of us have had the right attitude from the beginning until the end. No matter what happens, it was honestly great to see that brides in a competition against each other can still show such support for one another. As I said on April 1, everyone deserves 5 hearts in my book!!!
Apr 14, 2008
Hey, how do you email each other again! I have some info for ya! Let us ban together.
Apr 14, 2008
Thanks Jessica--Although I haven't read everyone's pages, I have seen some really negative and distasteful comments on more than two and just in case, some feel they are from me or those who support me, I wanted to cover all areas as I sure don't have the time to, neither do I want to, read every comment made to every couple -- but as fellow contestants, they should know the truth from me as well . I don't think anyone would be confused after they read the horrible comments made on my pages. As you can see, even after I honestly attempted to explain in my last comment, against my better judgment, some folks' blood is just negative and will always be. In any case, I will re-enforce my agreement with my husband and comment no more. Wish you the best! Cenny
Apr 14, 2008
I know!! Your fan must be extreme and should really find other things to do with themselves!! You have to know that your pictures are so beautiful! Don't listen to any of this stuff! I can't believe we are being name-dropped on people's pages. This is crazy!! I really need to come join your girl's weekend. I'm in Orlando so I am a hop, skip, and a jump away!! A side note: my sister-in-law lives in Jacksonville. She just got engaged and is looking for a place to get married. I need to tell her to look for the beautiful tree!! Anyway, I can't wait to see you in the magazine:) I love your pictures and think you and your husband are awesome and classy people!
Apr 14, 2008
That girl's weekend sounds great! ha ha ha...I say we just start a positive alliance among the positive brides and like shanni and jackie would say: "don't stop believing...." Journey-style.
by Carrie Dean
Apr 14, 2008
Jessica, thank you so much for your kind words, encouragement, and support! You are absolutely right...weddings are a time of great joy for couples, family, and friends...and so should this contest be! Thank you so much for your help in trying to return it to a positive note! I've always enjoyed your beautiful pictures...especially the beautiful oak tree, and your last picture just shows your beautiful smile and spirit! Definitely magazine worthy! Good luck! :)
Apr 14, 2008
This is absolutely bizarre! I love your pics and always have from day one! I agree with our cause to get back to the nice and uplifting comments! Where have jackie and yvette and shanni been? Prob trying to hunt down Mr. Case! ha ha ha...You know you got my HEARTS till the end girl!
Apr 14, 2008
Thanks for the positive note Maribel :) You are such a sweetheart! To everyone else out there, I'd very much appreciate it if we could return my comment board to a more peaceful area haha. Thank you everyone so much for the encouragement and support, and I am so proud of everyone out there (brides, friends, and family) who have been so kind and uplifting to everyone in their comments- you all have made this a worthwhile experience. Let's try to enjoy the last two days of this, and end on a positive note! Good luck to all the beautiful weddings out there!
Apr 14, 2008
This is simply unreal!! Does anyone understand this negativity is not going to positively influence people? Thank you and thank your hubby for supporting me... it's too bad this contest had to turn this way. On a more positive note, myself and my family are still voting for you too and everyone in the world (and in this little online community) knows you and your pictures are beautiful .. I simply cannot understand why anyone has to write anything remotely negative. Alas, as Yvette said.. the good shall prevail!
by cecilia babin
Apr 14, 2008
Nice try Frank/Cenny but Im still not buying what you're selling. High ratings in every single category? If it were one of your supporters, they should know that this will make you look very bad. A supporter wouldnt do that and it wouldnt make sense for a random person to only speak highly of your entries and talk smack about everyone elses. "You reap what you sow?" Remember your own words. Karma is a you know what! Equally well said, "What goes around, comes around."
Apr 14, 2008
Jessica, we chose soon after our entry not comment during this contest as a result of the negative comments made on our pictures by "Sarah Keller;" but, after reading yours, I thought you deserved a response from me, the real Cenny. I asked all my supporters not to respond to the nasty comments made on my pages or to comment on anyone else's wedding, but just to vote for me, and I see they have done just that. People have left so many rude and negative comments, some signing in as me and my husband and as if they were friends of ours. Because this was definitely unacceptable, to sign as if we were leaving the comments, we asked The Knot to remove them. Other than that, we could care less what someone says about us during this contest because we know they really don't know us, and we are not offended so easily. I read one entry where a bride cried because of such comments, sad but it shows you gotta have a backbone to deal with this kind of backbiting. With that said, I don't know who "D. Washington" is or any of the others that are commenting on my pages, yours, or the others during this contest. "Washington" may be one of my supporters but I'm sorry I do not know who she/he is and regret that it's assumed that I do. This entire contest has been very discouraging to me and my husband and we will never enter another one, at least not one where anybody can leave any kind comments saying just about anything they want. As a matter of fact, we could care less whether we win or not, at this discouraging point of the contest! I really do appreciate the kind comments you and others have given, but chose not to respond to those either. Just remember there are really mean, hateful, and just plain rude people hiding behind the Internet which, in fact, allows them to show their true colors. I strongly believe, "you reap what you sow" (Galatians 6:7) so they'll get it back one way or another.
Cenny
by cecilia babin
Apr 14, 2008
D Washington is Frank and Cenny Norris. Check out the other rude comments they left on others once again. A sad last attempt by them. Just disregard because they are truly pathetic. If the knot has any sense at all or they want a huge uproar from all the other deserving brides that really should win, they should disqualify all their entries despite their high rating.
by Whitney S
Apr 14, 2008
Views= views, not number of votes. That is just how many people have looked at these, who knows how many have voted. Please refrain from being so rude- I think what you are suggesting is very insulting.
by D Washington
Apr 14, 2008
No way these pictures got 12,000 votes. They probably hated on other pictures and then voted for themselves.
by James Dean
Apr 14, 2008
Thank you for your comment, I'm sure it will make Carrie smile. We both really like the tree. Thank you again.
by Angie Burmeister
Apr 14, 2008
Jessica~
It is also obvious by your response below that you not only take beautiful photographs, you have a beautiful personality and attitude. Best of luck to you and your new husband. I too submitted photos for this contest and although you were a "competitor" always gave you the 5 hearts you both deserve.
Apr 14, 2008
Hey Arca- it is obvious that these pictures are absolutely gorgeous and that's the reason and only reason this couple has had the support that they've had! Plus, Jessica has had a huge fan base among those (other brides in the competition) who have held on to their dignity and integrity throughout this competition. Give it up.
Apr 14, 2008
There are tons of view on this page because this wedding is beautiful and so are your pictures! I even have my family voting for you and they even left a comment!! You have a huge fan base and that's why you're at the top! 5 hearts... Go girl!!
Apr 14, 2008
Hi Arca- I appreciate you coming to look at my photos! I wish that I had time to look at my photos so often, but I'm actually a graduate student finishing up pharmacy school, so I don't really have that much free time, and the free time I have is spent with my new husband, and not on here :) I assume most of my views are from family and friends of mine, and the other nice brides on here. Hope you enjoyed the photos though, have a nice day!
by Arca academ
Apr 14, 2008
it's real interesting that when someone else has high views or high hearts, they are cheating, why is it impossible for this couple? Over 12,000 views, come on!
by Kirsten Hegarty
Apr 14, 2008
You are locked and loaded for the top vote win! Here's your extra help :) Congrats!
Apr 13, 2008
Your 5 for the day... we're in the home stretch!! Keep it going girl!!!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 13, 2008
ps. the lonely bride was on the attack a couple days ago! you should've seen it! total RAMPAGE!
by gloria pol
Apr 12, 2008
beautiful pictures and all the details.
by Margaret Darbin
Apr 12, 2008
I love your flowers! They are so beautiful. And great shots with your husband- you two are a gorgeous couple. I love all of the small details and personal touches of your wedding. Congratulations- I know this must have been so special for you both.
Apr 12, 2008
Hi Jessica,
Here I am again. As one of the entries below stated so succinctly, "you're being stalked" - Each time I visit your site I discover little things I hadn't noticed before, such as the 'S' wall adornment backdrop for your cake. Wish I had used that idea. Brilliant! The attention to detail is amazing.
As usual, here are my 5-Hearts. Best, Marie
by Kristen Turick
Apr 10, 2008
Thanks Jessica! Here's your daily 5!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 9, 2008
OMG!!!!!!! i was at the computer when it happened! i read your comment and then totally did a double take! and then... i did the happy dance, too!! thank you so much for calling on your entire known world to save me from the holds of my 3 lonely hearts!! yeay!
by Callie Barnett
Apr 9, 2008
That first picture is incredible!! Has to be one of the prettiest ceremony sites I have ever seen. Your photographer did a great job on that one!
by amy allen
Apr 8, 2008
the most beautiful photos I have ever seen! such a lovely bride!
Apr 7, 2008
Thanks Jessica!! Glad to see you at the top. Here's a little 5 heart boost for you as well girl!! :)
by Shannon C
Apr 7, 2008
These are beautiful- I simply love your pictures. Congrats on being such a gorgeous bride!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 7, 2008
jessica, yvette... i admit it. it's me. i'm stalking jess' contest entry and compulsively clicking on it an incalculable amount of times.... per hour. =P
Apr 7, 2008
Thanks hun! You definately hold the strongest ARMY! hahaha...must be a southern thing! =)
Apr 7, 2008
Yay, looks like you're a deserving sole survivor as well =) And I see you're getting some crazy views! Rightly so...you already know your pics are gorgeous! Hang in there gf. Here's my 5 for the day =)
Apr 7, 2008
Hey Jessica! Just came back from visiting my husband's family in Georgia and they absolutely LOVED your pics and the southern charm it had! Each of the Stones definately gave you two 5 HEARTS!!!
Apr 6, 2008
Thank you sweetheart! You are at the top of my list!! Here are your 5 hearts for the day... :)
Apr 6, 2008
WOW, almost 7,000 views!!! Like I told Jennifer, I feel like I'm left out and I'm getting jealous! HA HA HA!! Good luck and have a great week! :)
by Kristen Turick
Apr 6, 2008
Beautiful! Love the tree shot... it's wonderful. The details are awesome! The cedar is such a different touch... love it! 5 all the way!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 5, 2008
OMG! your entire family needs to know that i truly appreciate all the voting they've been doing for me. SKELLEYS ROCK, MAN! my husband was saying that we should definitely meet up with you guys next time we're in florida! or if you guys are ever in NYC! after all this is over shoot me a message in the 'Contact Us' page of our webpage. would love to KIT! =) ps. looks like my last threatening message scared all the drama away. LOL.
by allison evans
Apr 4, 2008
I think your wedding is the most beautiful wedding in the contest. weather you win or not I think the little comments you have of every picture is what makes it so special.
by Kirsten Hegarty
Apr 4, 2008
Thanks so much for the comment! I love that song and I LOVE our videographer. She's talented and she's an awesome person. It was definitely the perfect way to showcase our day. I'm adding to your hearts every day! Beautiful wedding! Good luck!
by Nicole Sundstrom
Apr 4, 2008
Oh my gosh, Jessica! You are every little girl's dream bride! You're gorgeous and you and your husband (aww...) look SO happy together. I love the first picture--the ceremony--under the tree and the black and whites of you too together on the water. Good luck with this competition and best wishes with Jason!! ~Katie's friend, Nicole
by Eileen Wagner
Apr 3, 2008
You are so beautiful!
by Carrie Dean
Apr 3, 2008
Thank you so much for your nice comment on my video! I just love your pictures! The big oak tree is gorgeous!!! Congrats on being a finalist and good luck! :)
by Virginia Yu
Apr 3, 2008
Congratulations Jessica on making the finals! You definitely deserve to be one of the finalist. Best wishes to you and your husband. Good luck! =)
by Suzie Wolfe
Apr 3, 2008
Awesome Day / Awesome family. You have been blessed!
Love, Suzie Wolfe
Apr 3, 2008
I LOVE that last shot. It looks fit for a magazine already! Many congrats and good luck with the finals!
by Emily Baer
Apr 3, 2008
Thanks so much for your sweet comment Jessica. Ok, so all of your photos are totally awesome, but I LOVE the one of the ceremony...you can't get much cooler then that. I would have that blown up and put in my house if I were you :-) So amazing!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 3, 2008
pps. brittany arnold, you wanna piece of this?!?! LOL. it cracks me up bc i'm almost certain its some miserable bride, using an alias, who's still lamenting over her choice in photogs. i've always loved your pics and everyONE else (aka. arnold) needs to get over it! no worries girl! look at all your supporters!!!
by Jacquelyn Do
Apr 3, 2008
jessica, yvette, and katie- the knot seriously needs to get a chat room bc if they get a clue after this contest, they'll know that comment boxes alone are sOOOoo not working. wanted to let you know that i've been traveling with my husband and desperately trying to get to a computer. of course, when he found out what it was for he just about rolled his eyes off his head!! you girls are the funniest! after reading your comments i feel like i can win the position for Presidency! LOL. thanks for all the encouragement, i'll certainly look into what you've suggested! hope all is well! gonna vote for you every time i'm at the computer! like NOW!!! =) ps. OMG JESS... look at how many ppl LOOoooOVE your pics!!!! yeay, Yeay, YEAY!
Apr 3, 2008
Dear Jessica,
Congratulations for making it to the finals. I am so happy for you. Your wedding is one of the most beautiful and inspiring. The love you have for each other truly comes through in the photographs, and that is what is so wonderful about your pictures. Your dress, the setting, the flowers and decor, I love them all. That oak tree - awe-inspiring! It makes me wish we had been married in the woods rather than by the ocean - although that was a dream come true for us. I wish you continued success with the contest and in your life. Sincerely, Marie
by Becky Nall
Apr 2, 2008
Yay you're in the finals!! I've been voting for you! Congratulations- hope you win it!!
Apr 2, 2008
Thank so much for having my back about the "flask" comment! People are so bitter sometimes!!! Your pictures definately get my 5 starts daily!
by Amanda Stone
Apr 2, 2008
BEAUTIFUL! Five hearts :)
Apr 2, 2008
Your photos are amazing! Congrats on making it to the finals! Best of luck!
Apr 2, 2008
I don't know how some of the other finalists made it, but some of them can't even compare to your photos, you have my vote! :) your photos are truly gorgeous.
by Cameron T
Apr 2, 2008
Looks like you have some strong support :) I can see why! Beautiful pictures- glad you made it into the finals. Good luck- hope to see you in the knot!
by Katie Matthews
Apr 2, 2008
i think Brittany Arnold needs to get her eyes checked or maybe she is just jealous because she knows that she could not have any where near as beautiful pictures as you have and everyone else who commented on here agrees with me. Love you!
Apr 2, 2008
Thanks so much! I completely agree with everything you said. My family and I are voting for you also-there is more than 1 winner here!
by K F. Flowers
Apr 2, 2008
Jessica, not only are your pictures beautiful but you are a very classy girl as well. Thank you for the sweet comments to my son and daughter-in-law after their negative comment. I voted you 5 hearts on all of your pictures.
Apr 2, 2008
I'm voting for you everyday too, girl!! Thanks for your really sweet & sympathetic comment. I can't believe some people!!
by Wayne Phillips
Apr 2, 2008
Love you!!! Uncle Wayne
by sally adam
Apr 2, 2008
Brittany Arnold - I think these photos are wonderful. By the way - where are your wedding photos? Not good enough huh?!
by Shawna Braig
Apr 2, 2008
Hi Jessica, Great photos - The last one looks like it came out of a magazine! Congrats and good luck!
by Lynn Phillips
Apr 2, 2008
One word. Beautiful.
Love you both.
Aunt Lynn
Apr 2, 2008
Your message was really really sweet. I can't believe I missed your pics before?!! The first and last shot were my favorites but your flowers and cake were pretty amazing too!!!! Best of luck to you!!
by Anita Wilson
Apr 2, 2008
Brittany, shame on you for singling out a bride who has been nothing but kind and gracious to the other brides in this contest. Learn some manners! I think these are beautiful, and wish nothing but the best to her and all the other brides in the finals. Congratulations, ladies!
by Paige Welch
Apr 2, 2008
That's too bad, it's my favorite :) Judging from all the comments below from other brides, they disagree with you too! Great pictures!
by Bob Wagner
Apr 2, 2008
Love you, Grandaddy
by Judith-Ann Lemons
Apr 2, 2008
your grandmother told me what a wonderful time everyone had at your wedding, the wedding pictures by the cake was truly the most thoughtful idea, and a reception for the kids.........great idea. Judi Lemons, Tupperware
Apr 1, 2008
Of course the one day I don't remind my friends to vote they cut off the contest!!! It's ok! Atleast yours is in the finals! Good Luck!!!!
by Amber Cates
Apr 1, 2008
So excited for you! These are stunning- you were such a beautiful bride! Incredible pictures!! Hope you win!
by Katie Matthews
Apr 1, 2008
I am so lucky to have such a beautiful and amazing sister! I wish you the best of luck, you deserve to win! Love you!!!!
Apr 1, 2008
Lol...great to see you in the top as well! You deserve it! I mean that first pic especially...my God!..spectacular! And if I didn't say it before, I love your gown. You're right...the lace is beautiful and romantic. Here's my daily 5 hearts x 7 girl! =)
by Jenee' Wagner
Apr 1, 2008
Love you Jess!
Apr 1, 2008
Hi Jessica! How exciting is this?!?!? I was away on business and came home to this great surprise! Best of luck to you! :)
Apr 1, 2008
Jessica so do you! Your wedding is one of the most elegant ive seen! So glad were both in the finals :)
Apr 1, 2008
I know I was bummed about the pictures thing but I guess you can't win them all! Maybe the editors will have a change of heart... :)
Apr 1, 2008
Congratulations to you too...you're on your way!!! :) I love your pictures, your wedding was just beautiful. Thanks for your comment.
Apr 1, 2008
Thanks girl:) Good luck to you and your pictures are just beautiful!
by Brooke Adamson
Apr 1, 2008
These are gorgeous! Congratulations on being in the finals- five hearts :)
by Angie Burmeister
Apr 1, 2008
Best of luck! These pictures deserve to send you on the trip of a life time. Absolutely stunning!
Mar 31, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING IT TO THE FINALS! Your pics are truly beautiful...lots of luck to you both!
by Jacquelyn Do
Mar 31, 2008
AHHHH! YOU MADE IT!!!! i had little doubt but am SOOooOoPER happy to see you officially in the finals!! yeay! yeay! YEAY!
Mar 31, 2008
Thank you to everyone who have left such kind comments for us, and to the friends and family who have voted for us! It has been wonderful to see so many sweet and thoughtful brides out there who have been so gracious with their words to everyone, and it has been so much fun to see all of the wedding pictures out there! We have loved looking at them all. There are beautiful weddings in this competition, best wishes to everyone, and to all those in the finals!
by Cheryl Talton
Mar 31, 2008
These are my fav so far :) Good luck- you looked beautiful!
by Megan Harter
Mar 31, 2008
Stunning pictures- you can see how much you love each other! Congratulations on such a beautiful wedding!
by Robert Banks-Morgan
Mar 31, 2008
Hi Jessica - Thanks for your comments! She was for real, but the dress was a substitute. She was such a natural for the cameras, we were blown away!
Mar 30, 2008
Your wedding photos are beautiful...Iove how artistic the first one is! Congrats and best wishes to you both! :-)
Mar 30, 2008
Your favorite is my favorite too...Although I love the first b&w. What an incredible tree! Congrats to you both!
by Lisa Fegert
Mar 29, 2008
Your dress is beautiful! I love the picture with the tree, how perfect, & in black & white it just looks gorgeous!! Congrats!
by Tammy Dean
Mar 29, 2008
Congrats!! Your pictures are stunning, I love the last one of you both by the waters edge and the first at the tree. Truely amazing.
Mar 29, 2008
Hello Jessica,
Thank you so much for your kind comments on our wedding photos.
I really do appreciate it regardless of the outcome of this contest.
Please check out our newly posted video, I believe you will enjoy it, it is beautifully shot. You also had a gorgeous wedding. The beautiful details took my breath away. Your dress, the cake, the flowers and all other design elements. You are a beautiful couple.
Congratulations and all the best to you. Marie
Mar 29, 2008
What a beautiful couple! I also really like the picture under the oak tree and your cake and the S were really well done. Thanks for the nice words!
Mar 29, 2008
Thank you for the compliment! Your dress is very unique. It's beautiful! Can I have a piece of your cake!?? Haha, it looks fabulous!
Mar 29, 2008
Thank you for the comment. Your wedding was beautiful and I love your reference to Father of the Bride. Congrats!
by Erinn Ojard
Mar 28, 2008
Your wedding was amazingly beautiful!! I can't get over how fabulous the pictures were. This is what every girl dreams of!
Mar 28, 2008
Gorgeous wedding and couple! The ceremony pic is a beautiful keepsake of your day. Congrats!
Mar 27, 2008
Well.... she just graduated from beauty school!!! haha! She also did my make-up and all of my girls hair including her own!! She was the best maid of honor ever!!! She got married two months after me and I did my best to be just as good to her! I'm not as savvy with the comb and lipstick though!:) Michael and I will be voting for the two of you as well! :)
by Amy Walsh
Mar 27, 2008
I am so happy for you guys!! Your wedding was beautiful- we wish blessing on you both. Congratulations again!
by Virginia Yu
Mar 27, 2008
Thanks for the nice comments! Love your photos! Especially the last one of you two.... what a lovely couple!!
by emily allen
Mar 27, 2008
Love your pictures, especially the black and whites- they are very elegant and classic. Congratulations on your wedding- hope you win!
by Krysti Sam
Mar 26, 2008
What a nice and elegant location for your wedding. Great job on the timeless centerpieces!
by Beth Hutchensin
Mar 26, 2008
This was such a gorgeous wedding! I loved reading all of your captions- it made your wedding so personal! I felt like I had been there :) You were a beautiful bride, and your pictures are wonderful- congratulations!
by Casey Coté
Mar 26, 2008
Thanks for the sweet comment! Your pictures are great as well! Congrats on your fabulous day!
by Halley S
Mar 25, 2008
These are beautiful!! Congratulations- you were stunning!
Mar 25, 2008
Thanks for your comment Jessica! Looks like you had a beautiful wedding too, great pictures. Love your flowers and cake, gorgeous! Congrats!
Mar 24, 2008
Oh my gosh I'm going to have to tell my best friend what you said about my hair because she did it and was totally stressed out about it the day of the wedding! haha! Your photos are fabulous! The last picture is a total magazine winner! I also love your ceremony setting! What a beautiful place to get married!
Mar 24, 2008
Thank you for the comment! I love the first picture and how you added things from your family and childhood into your wedding! That's what makes a memorable wedding!
by Kim Love
Mar 24, 2008
Thank you for the sweet comment! I love your pictures, especially the ones on the beach! So beautiful!!!
Mar 24, 2008
What a wonderful day! We share the same wedding day :) You did a great job with the floral! Love your dress as well!!!! Congrats on a fun new adventure!
Mar 24, 2008
your pictures are lovely as well! i love the tree, the cake, your dress, beautiful, congratulations!
Mar 23, 2008
awesome pics, the one near the water is gorgeous! love the veil, congrats!
Mar 23, 2008
Your waterside photos are my favorite, they are very nice...Congrats!
by Rose Martin
Mar 23, 2008
Love the photos of you guys by the lake - your dress & veil are beautiful! Congratulations!
Mar 23, 2008
Wow! You're wedding looks just amazing! I LOVE the last photo - it's my absolute fav. Congrats!
Mar 22, 2008
Thanks for the nice comments! Your pictures are incredibly stunning. i love the setting! Congrats and best wishes!
by Tara T
Mar 22, 2008
These are incredible!! The first picture is amazing, and the ones of you and your husband are so beautiful- the black and whites look like they're out of an ad! I just love them.
Mar 22, 2008
Thank you for your comment! Your pictures are outstanding!!! I love the first pic.I also loved that you met your husband 8 hour away from where you both live. My husband and I grew up in the same town too. We were in the same Italian class for 3 years and didn't even know it until later. :)
by Dulce Greene
Mar 21, 2008
Really nice pics. I like all the details and your cake is one of my favs. congradulations!
Mar 21, 2008
Thank you for your kind comment! Your first photo is glorious as well!
Mar 20, 2008
great pictures, our families are very similar, I hope all marriages last over fifty years including ours. you two look so happy, like the oak tree idea it came out very pretty.
Mar 20, 2008
Great picture descriptions. After reading your captions I feel like I attended your wedding! It looks like everything turned out beautifully & just perfect. I love the fact that you displayed pictures of previous family weddings. How very thoughtful and touching. Congratulations and good luck! You got lots of hearts from me!!
Mar 20, 2008
Thanks so much for the comment! That picture of the oak tree is PHENOMENAL! What a storybook picture! Your flowers are so beautiful, too! I love unique arrangements!
Mar 20, 2008
HI JESSICA! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WARM AND THOUGHTFUL COMMENTS. MY FAVORITE PHOTO IS THE ONE FEATURING THE "ANGELIC" LIKE TREE(1ST PHOTO). IT ALMOST LOOKS AS IF IT'S PROTECTING YOU, BY CREATING A SHADOW OF SAFETY WITH IT'S MASCULINE BRANCHES....IT TRULLY IS A CAPTIVATING PHOTO(OR MAYBE I'M LOOKING FURTHER THAN I SHOULD :) ) ABOVE ALL, YOU MADE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE! GOOD LUCK :)
by Rebecca Hershman
Mar 20, 2008
Love it! Great cake, and the pictures around it are such a thoughtful touch.
by Courtney Davis
Mar 20, 2008
This is such a classic wedding ,which I love. Not fad-ish at all- just simple and elegant. Congratulations!
by Laura Logan
Mar 20, 2008
So classy- beautiful wedding! Love the first picture- it is just stunning.
by Kathy Harris
Mar 19, 2008
Looks like a magazine! These are beautiful- especially the first and last ones.
Mar 19, 2008
TY so much! Your photos are beautiful, i especially love the 1st an 2nd image. Your cake & floral arrangements are lovely!
Mar 18, 2008
I really love the first picture of your ceremony. It looks like you had a great day.
by Jacquelyn Do
Mar 17, 2008
hey jessica! thanks so much for the cheers! i was really surprised our entry made it to the editors' pick list. i was certainly counting on you and/or lisa hwang's entry to get the big props from theknot. you two are my FAVs and editors' list or not, i still come back to support the entries i love! all the best!!
by Emily Ray
Mar 14, 2008
This is one of my favorites :) Good luck!
by Jackie Stuart
Mar 14, 2008
This is a beautiful wedding! I love the shot of your family, but all the pictures are great! Hope you win!
Mar 13, 2008
Beautiful photos, I especially love the 3 pictures by the waterside.
Mar 13, 2008
Thank you so much on your sweet comment!! I love your wedding!! It's one of my favorites on here!! That last picture is just amazing!! You looked so beautiful!! Congrats!!!
by Jaime M
Mar 13, 2008
That last picture looks like a magazine cover! Great picture choices- I really enjoyed getting to see all the details of your wedding. Congratulations!
by Brandy Bledsoe
Mar 13, 2008
The pictures of you and your husband are beautiful- I love the one of yall kissing! So romantic!
by Nash Powell
Mar 12, 2008
The wedding tree pic is beautiful. It really sets the mood for an elegant wedding. You were a beautiful bride and you look so happy! Congrats! I wish you and your husband the best of luck. :)
by Erica Chase
Mar 11, 2008
Your photos are great - love your dress and the black and white photos are wonderful.
by Jaime Skinner
Mar 11, 2008
I am obsessed with your cake. Too pretty! I love the monogram- wish I would have done that!
by Jean S
Mar 10, 2008
You all look so happy and in love- those are the best kinds of weddings.
by Emily Harter
Mar 10, 2008
The pictures of you and your husband are just beautiful. I loved getting to look at them! You were a very elegant bride- such a classy wedding!
Mar 7, 2008
I love your pictures!!! You guys look so happy! My favorite is the one of you guys sitting on the bench!! GREAT PICTURE! Congrats! :o)
by Becca McKnight
Mar 4, 2008
Gorgeous! Love your flowers, and love your dress! Great wedding!
Mar 3, 2008
Thank you so much for your nice comments! Your ceremony spot is gorgeous! And the last pictures of you two is really beautiful!
by Holly Hardin
Mar 2, 2008
What a beautiful wedding tree! Congratulations!
by Ricky Chung
Mar 2, 2008
Thank you for your comment! Beautiful pictures
by Becky Nall
Feb 29, 2008
Gorgeous! I loved them all. You were a beautiful bride, congratulations!
by Karen Whalen
Feb 28, 2008
When you thanked us for the "wedding of your dreams" it made it all worthwhile. It was a blessed day, for a blessed couple. May you look at these pictures as just the beginning of a blessed life together.
Feb 27, 2008
Beautiful pictures and wedding! I love how you included pictures from our parents and grandparents - that is so special!
by Brenda Perez
Feb 27, 2008
Love, love, love that pic with the huge tree!! Congrats on a gorgeous day!
by Jacquelyn Do
Feb 26, 2008
your ceremony picture under the tree is amazing! i've never seen anything so captivating! how wonderful to have it for your memories forever! best wishes!
by Jovon Lewis
Feb 26, 2008
wow, so pretty, the picture under the tree is amazing! Congrats!
by Lauren Bower
Feb 25, 2008
Absolutely love that your wedding was on a southern plantation The cake with the floral "S" is just gorgeous. Beautiful couple, beautiful ing.5 hearts!
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