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JUAN & MELISSA
Event Date: October 2023
Coordinator: Peggy
Ceremony: Grace Gardens' Pond Island Pavilion
Ballroom: Grace Gardens' Gardner Ballroom
Our Love Story...
It was love at first sight...! Juan and I met during our career together in law enforcement at the Sheriff's Office in 2016. It was such instant attraction and chemistry that brought us together out of no where. I always believed it was his incredible sense of humor and our genuine care and positivity for one another that connected us together.
Juan and I started our relationship in October of 2016, we became a power couple since and have grown to love and appreciate each other in such a manner only one would believed to be true in movies! He has always been such a positive influence in my life and allows me to see the world in a different light, supporting every decision I make and always looking at the glass half full.
First look...
Pond Island Ceremony
Juan is very home bodied and calming type of person, where I lie on the opposite side of the spectrum; I am the outdoorsy and adventurous type person. To see him do the things I love because he knows it makes me happy is everything to me. We have always found balance between one another and have learned to complement each other. Fast forward to 7 years later and we still rush home to see each other as if it was the first time.
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
I knew early on Juan was my person, my best friend and my everything. He is my everyday, every moment and every memory I want to fill my life with. They say love is hard, yet our love is the easiest and most special thing I've ever experienced.
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
Juan & Melissa | Wedding
A Moment Alone
Bridal Party
Gardner
Ballroom
Reception
OUR ENGAGEMENT
Early afternoon on December 25, 2021, both of our families arrived to celebrate Christmas at our new home. Juan began to make a speech, thanking everyone for being there. I saw he was having a difficult time getting through it and began to break down crying. He expressed how much he loved me, how much I meant to him and how he saw a brighter future with me. He got down on one knee and said the words I never thought I would ever hear....
"Will you marry me?"
🤍🤍🤍The rest was history!
We first discovered Grace Gardens when attending a family members wedding prior to our engagement. We instantly were in 'awe' of the raw beauty the venue has and professionalism of the staff. Once engaged, it was a no brainer to have our wedding there!
We wanted to give a special thanks to our wedding coordinator, Peggy Stein, along with the entire staff at Grace Gardens who truly made our wedding the perfect day! It meant the world to us to see how supportive everyone was throughout the process and to truly celebrate our wedding without a single ounce of stress. Thank you again Grace Gardens for the most memorable day ever; Friday, October 13, 2023, at 5:16pm we shared our first kiss at Grace Gardens Pond Island Pavilion and will be forever recognized for the rest of our lives!
Grace Gardens Event Center's Team
Congratulations to the wonderful couple! We are thrilled that you chose Grace Gardens Event Center as the venue for your special day. May your love blossom and strengthen with each day that unfolds.
-Grace Gardens Event Center
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