This originally ran as The Moment in the 2025 issue.
Wedding Date August 3, 2024
“We knew that rain was a possibility and there was talk of moving the ceremony to the covered barn, but I had my heart set on an outdoor wedding in front of the beautiful pond and rolling cornfields. As I started to walk down the aisle, I could hear the thunder rumbling and see the dark clouds forming. Then, in the middle of our vows, the skies opened up, guests popped open their umbrellas, and the most beautiful rain came down, cooling us off on the hot August afternoon. After the ceremony we postponed the scheduled family and bridal party pictures and spent the next hour dancing in the rain and just enjoying being newlyweds. There were even four rainbows, including a double rainbow. The day was filled with joy from start to finish—despite a soaking wedding gown and suit. There were lots of smiles, laughter, and dancing. I married my best friend and that’s all that mattered. I couldn’t have asked for a better day—it was magical.”
Beauty I&B Studio (hair); KMA Beauty (makeup) Bridesmaids Azazie gowns in lavender Cake Made by bridesmaid Bella Caterer Family friends Floral Design Taylor’d Designs Groom and Groomsmen H&M Honeymoon Florida Keys Location Foggy Bottom Barn, Hampstead Music Family friend Officiant Pastor Justin Schaller with Sailor Union Church Photographer Anugraha Iyer Wedding Dress David’s Bridal