{Bride} Chelsey Jordan Williamson, Brandon, MS
{Groom} David Lee Williamson, Jr., Pearl, MS
{Wedding Site} First Baptist Church of Brandon
{Reception Site} The Jackson Yacht Club
{Bride’s Bouquet} Fresh Cut Catering and Floral
{Bridesmaid Bouquets} Fresh Cut Catering and Floral

{How did the two of you meet?} We met in college at Mississippi State University. We were both in relationships, but became extremely close friends. Eventually our friendship grew into something greater and the rest is history! 

{What is your proposal story?} Our proposal was perfect for us. It was at my parents' house, outside, and near the water. We were surrounded by the most important people in our lives and it couldn't have been more perfect! 

{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?} First Baptist is where I grew up going to church. When planning my wedding, I wanted to incorporate that specific church because it's where I first accepted Jesus, was baptized, and always dreamed of getting married. It's such an important place to me because it was, after all, where I made my commitment to God and I couldn't have imagined making a life-long commitment to my husband in any other church! 

I chose to have our reception at The Yacht Club because it's near the water; a place I have always loved to be. Growing up, my Grandma instilled her love for the water in me and having it there made it seem like she was a part of it. A reception near the water was definitely my second biggest wedding request aside from being married at First Baptist. 

{What inspired your color scheme/colors/flowers?} I wanted something different. I love darker colors, neutrals, and gold, of course, but I can honestly say that everything to do with my wedding was really just a reflection of my taste and things that I love! 

{How did you pick “the dress?”} My family and I went to Low's Bridal in Arkansas to look for a dress. It's actually kind of funny because going in to find "the dress," I knew exactly what I wanted and ended up leaving with something completely different. I was down to two dresses and I contemplated back and forth. Finally when I was in MY dress, looking at myself in the mirror, so unsure of which one to get, a woman walked up behind me and said, "that dress has been patiently waiting for you to be the one to wear it." I knew then it was "the one" and I'm so glad I chose it because it was perfect! 

{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?} Definitely my grandma Jordan's pen that I wore. It was my "something old" and not having her there made wearing that pen so special. It was definitely my favorite accessory 

{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?} Meeting with Wendy Putt at Fresh Cut Catering and Floral, and just letting all of her ideas fill my head. I always looked forward to meetings with her because she literally drew things out, threw tons of awesome ideas at me and that's the kind of stuff I like! 

{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?} Watching our son walk down the aisle, hands down. He was absolutely the most excited 16-month-old little boy running down the aisle with his football. Definitely a memory I'll forever cherish. 

{What was your favorite surprise detail/moment about your wedding day?} My note from Lee. It was just a really personal and vulnerable moment for me. On your wedding day everything is so crazy and busy and to have that moment to stop and blush was really special. I loved reading his words and being reassured how much he loves me and couldn't wait to be my hubby :) 

{Your favorite picture from the big day?} When Lee and I kissed for the first time as husband and wife. The picture totally captures our personalities! I love it because it's not traditional. He is dipping me and you can see Paul, the man who married us, behind us smiling.

{The picture that represents the two of you best?} The picture of us leaving our devotion with sparklers. My foot is kicked up and we are having our "farewell kiss."  It's fun, beautiful, in the moment, and raw. I absolutely love it! 

Photographer: Barrett Photography
Event Planner: Meredith Akers and Wendy Putt of Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Dress: Low's Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry: Family rings came from Jackson Jewelers
Hair: Debbie Fullen
Make-up: MAC
Bridesmaid Dresses: Low's Bridal
Tuxes: Tuxedo Junction
Venue: First Baptist Church of Brandon
Reception-The Jackson Yacht Club. Rehearsal dinner was at the Mississippi Museum of Art
Florist: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral 
Catering: The Jackson Yacht Club
Bar: The Jackson Yacht Club
Band: Ben Johnson
Bride’s Cake:  Cakes by Iris
Groom’s Cake: Cakes by Iris