REAL WEDDING:: Victoria Gross + Andrew Morales {ANCHORED IN LOVE}

::AS SEEN IN THE SPRING+SUMMER 2025 DIGITAL ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE::

Photography by Jennie Tewell

victoria + andrew’s story

“Andrew and I first crossed paths in October 2017 while attending Auburn University,” says Victoria. The two were introduced by a mutual friend and the connection was immediate.

“Andrew proposed to me during a family vacation in Maui,” shares Victoria. “He had planned to propose earlier in the day, but a minor surfing mishap delayed his plans. Instead, he waited until dinner, which made the moment even more special as it was also my birthday.”

“There were so many meaningful aspects that made our wedding special,” Victoria says. “Andrew and I exchanged vows in the same church where both of our parents and many other family members had been married. Our wedding party was a wonderful mix of family, sorority sisters, college friends, and childhood friends. I also cherished incorporating sentimental elements, like having my mom’s blusher sewn into my veil and pieces of my grandmother’s veil added for a touch of legacy.”

“One of the most cherished moments was fulfilling a dream my mom had shared for years—riding to the church in a Rolls Royce with my father. After the wedding Andrew and I rode to the reception in the Rolls Royce which was very fitting since he is a car connoisseur.”

::CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SPRING+SUMMER 2025 DIGITAL ISSUE

FEATURING VICTORIA + ANDREW’S WEDDING::

NOW Featured Vendor:

Sukar Bakes, https://sukarbakes.com/

VENDORS:

GETTING READY LOCATION + RECEPTION LOCATION: Fort Conde Inn | CEREMONY LOCATION: Cathedral – Basilica of the Immaculate Conception | OFFICIANT: Fr. Patrick Gilbreath | REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION: Dauphin’s | BRIDAL GOWN : Eva Lendel, Town & Country Bridal | BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: Amsale, Bella Bridesmaids | GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Vera Wang, Jos. A. Bank | PHOTOGRAPHER: Jennie Tewell Photography | WEDDING CAKE: Pollman’s Bake Shop | CEREMONY MUSIC: Clinton Dolittle (Organ), Enen Yu (Violin), Goshen Huang (Cello), Zoghby Cummins + Randy Bolen (Vocalists) | RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT: The Tip Tops | TRANSPORTATION: Gulf Coast Tours + A Bride’s Ride + Antique Classic Rentals | HAIR + MAKEUP: Jessica Prince + Courtney Matthews | HONEYMOON: Dominica + Virgin Gorda | DECOR RENTALS: Port City Rentals | CANDLE DECOR/LIGHTING: Snider Bros. | CATERER: Morrissette Catering | RECEPTION TREATS: Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe | BAR SERVICE: Tap and Pour | JEWELER: Gold Art | INVITATIONS: Paper Jubilee + Soiree Signatures | LINENS: BBJ La Tavola | LIVE PAINTER: Heather West, Prosper Arts | LATE NIGHT SNACK: Krystal’s | PHOTO BOOTH: Shutterbus of Alabama | DESIGN: Coastal Events & Design