Wedding of the Week {Heather & Rhett}

{Bride} Heather Shaw (Jackson, Mississippi)
{Groom} Rhett Young (Greenwood, Mississippi)
{Location} Jackson, Mississippi

{Bride's Bouquet}

{Bridesmaid Bouquets}

{Groom/Groomsmen Boutonnieres}

{How did you two meet?}
We met at Mississippi State University.

{What is your proposal story?}
Rhett and I met at Mississippi State University. Rhett proposed to me on the Jackson Academy football field. The reasoning behind this proposal was that my father passed away in 1995 while he was the head football coach at Jackson Academy. My mother and father also met when they started working together at JA. His proposal was a very happy and emotional time for everyone in my family and it could not have been more perfect.

{What inspired your wedding and reception locations?}
The wedding took place at Christ United Methodist Church because I grew up going there.
I chose Union Station for my wedding reception because it was unique, it had great character, and an ambiance that was unlike other places I had seen. 

{What’s your favorite unique accessory? Is there a story behind it?}
When I walked down the aisle I had my grandmother's handkerchief wrapped around the stem of my bouquet. This was special to me because my grandmother lost her battle with cancer when I was only a year old and my mother saved her handkerchief for my sister and I to have on our wedding day. My sister also had the handkerchief monogrammed with mine and my mothers initials a few weeks before the wedding and surprised me on my wedding day.

{What inspired your color scheme/theme/flowers?}
I used pastel colors mainly periwinkle, lavender, and a soft pink. They went well with my spring theme.

{How did you choose "the dress"?}
I decided to wear my mothers dress that she wore in her wedding to my father in 1984.

{What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?}
My favorite part of wedding planning was having my mothers dress remade. Each time my sister, mother, and I went for a dress fitting we enjoyed every moment. It was amazing to see the progress and it meant a lot to each of us.

{Besides the actual wedding, what was your favorite moment of the wedding day?}
My favorite part of the wedding day was having both of our families come together to support us and bless our marriage. 

{Catering & Floral Design} Fresh Cut Catering and Floral
{Dress} Sandra Ashford
{Photography} Caitlyn Sullivan
{Bride's Cake} Jerri Ann Morgan 
{Groom's Cake} Meredith Brabec 

Thank you Heather and Rhett for sharing your story with us!