Spring is normally our favorite time of the year for weddings, but sadly this year couples have had to put their wedding day dreams on hold due to COVID-19. Our hearts ache for couples that have been effected across the country, but we all must stay positive and remember that love has no date. Sabrina and Beau are one of our Spring couples who were supposed to get married this Friday, but unfortunately had to postpone. While they patiently wait for their new wedding date to come, we wanted to share their love story and how they have remained positive during this time.
Photography: Sol Flower Photography
How they met: Our story is an interesting one for sure. We met the summer of 2011 just before my Sophmore year of high school, which was his Senior year. We were in sports and JROTC together, and became pretty great friends. We flirted a bit when we were single around the same time, but never pursued more. When I left for college in 2013, we fell off for a while; different states, different schools, different careers... and then one day in my Senior year of undergrad (2017) I sent him a message on Facebook. Within the month, we had made plans to hang out in Galveston, Texas for 4th of July! We started talking then, fell madly in love despite it being long distance, and officially started dating on December 10th 2017.
The proposal: We both enjoy being outdoors and going hiking or camping, and I accidentally ruined the plans he had made for the proposal without knowing, because I said I didn't want a cheesy proposal like in the Grand Canyon at sunset... oops! So he changed plans (which he told me later) and proposed on a beautiful bridge in Waco, Texas after sunset when the lights came on, on November 24th 2018.
What part of the wedding are you excited for and how have you stayed positive through all of this? I am looking forward to the theme really coming together for our wedding. We went with a roaring 20's theme, and went all out with a prohibition bar serving custom prohibition cocktails. It will be so much fun seeing all of the dresses and watching people dance and enjoy the party.
We have had several obstacles to combat due to the COVID-19 situation, and I can honestly say it has not been easy. I am going to miss my April wedding dearly, the mountains are always so beautiful in the spring and the cherry trees were going to look so stunning as an archway of flowers for us, but some good has come from it too. We are able to have guests who previously couldn't come due to school year restrictions, including close family. July is also my birth month, so now our anniversary will fall less than a week from my birthday, which just means double the celebrations! I have always loved July any way, and having a Friday wedding in the summer just seems like the best way to party at that time of year.
What advice would you give to other couples? My advice for other brides who may be experiencing having to move a wedding, especially one you have been planning for 2 or more years, is just to look at the absolute positive. Everything is crashing down, and the day feels cursed by the events unfolding, but in the end you will be married to the love of your life, and everyone who matters will still be there to celebrate this stepping stone into your new life together. Your venue may have minor adjustments to compensate for the time of year, but they may actually add a lot of character you never considered before, and in the end everything will be perfect because it is exactly how you planned it. Roll with the punches, keep your head up, and look for new things to love about your new date. Also, try to pick a day that holds significance, even if it's not exactly spot on. Go with a similar month or a similar date or a day of the week that holds value instead of arbitrarily picking a new random day. It will help you pick yourself up a little bit more, and give a new spark to the changes you had to make.
Thank you so much Sabrina and Beau for letting us share your love story! We absolutely cannot wait to celebrate with you in July!
We hope all of our Spring couples remain positive during this unprecedented time and stay healthy.
-Winey Blonde Events Team