REAL WEDDING:: Lynsey Sylvas + Brian Winchester, Jr. {DANCING ON CLOUD 9}
::AS SEEN IN THE FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE::
Written By: Jessica Burke | Photos: Modern Glow Photography
Lynsey and Brian were introduced by friends on February 6, 2016 and โnever missed a day talking to each otherโ since. Three and a half years later, Brian planned a surprise birthday party for Lynsey. Little did she know that there was an even bigger surprise in store for her that day. Lynsey opened all her gifts and Brian saved the best for last. As she opened his gift, he got on his knees and asked if I would marry him,โ shares Lynsey. โOf course, I said yes!โ Lynsey loved that the ring featured a blue sapphire, the color of her birthstone.
The couple chose October 10, 2020 as their wedding date and began planning. โI chose a Hollywood Theme for my wedding,โ says Lynsey โand the Crystal Palace Ballroom reminded me of royalty.โ
โWe knew my future Mother-in-Law would handle the flowers and decorations because she is the owner of Blooming Flowers and Events,โ shares Lynsey. โI canโt thank her enough for all she did to make our day a success.โ
Lynsey saw several dresses she liked, โbut the dress I tried on at The Bridal Boutique By MaeMe was the dress I knew I had to say yes [to]โฆthe full, scallop lace hemline is created with horsehair to help create a true floating look.โ After finding the perfect gown, it was the bridesmaidsโ turn and they chose stunning lavender, off-the-shoulder gowns from Pearlโs Place.
The week of the wedding, Hurricane Delta was in the Gulf. The storm forced a change of plans to the events leading up to the wedding but on the wedding day, โthe weather was beautiful and the sun was shining,โ shares Lynsey. โAfter all our trials and tribulations in 2020, I knew it was God; He answered our prayers. I was able to have my dream wedding with this perfect weather and our loved ones. My heart was full.โ
The first dance was magical; as the couple danced to โLove All Over Meโ by Monica, special fog effects spread across the dance floor that made them look as if they were dancing on clouds. A video of the first dance went viral on social media with over 4 million views!
Lynseyโs advice to newly engaged couples is โ to start planning early and donโt let anybody tell you what you want for YOUR day. Always have a listening ear, but donโt allow someone else to make a decision for you. Things may not go according to the way you planned, but stay the course and keep moving forward.โ
NOW FEATURED VENDORS:
BRIDEโS GOWN: MaeMe The Bridal Boutique
BRIDESMAIDSโ GOWNS: Pearlโs Place Bridal
ADDITIONAL CREDITS: GETTING READY LOCATION: Homewood Suites | CEREMONY + RECEPTION LOCATION, CATERER: Crystal Palace Ballroom | OFFICIANT: Pastor Rita Sutherland | GROOM/MINI GROOMโS TUXEDO: J. Biles (Houston) | GROOMSMENSโ TUXEDOS: Tuxedos to Geaux | PHOTOGRAPHY: Modern Glow Photography | VIDEO: Manning Video Production | FLORIST, CANDLES/LIGHTING + DECOR RENTALS: Blooming Flowers & Events | BAKERY: Sueberry | TRANSPORTATION: Exquisite Diamonds Transportation | HAIR: Forever Flouncy Hair | MAKEUP: BlushedbyBre | HONEYMOON: Las Vegas | WEDDING PLANNER: VAR Events | JEWELER: Zales | FAVORS: Sweets by Gee | INVITATIONS: Upscales Custom Collection
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