St. Augustine Weddings

Our Story John and I are both members at Christ’s Church where we have been active in the Singles United (SU) Group. During Sunday Morning Class, he always sat in the front of the room, I sat towards the back. We were aware of each other, but never talked. At a SU Christmas party last year, John said he “noticed” me as we were doing the White Elephant gift exchange. I was talking with my girlfriends, and not really paying much attention. He was not excited about the gift he received, someone offered to change with him. I could not imagine why anyone would not be happy with something orange and blue….then he told me he was a Georgia fan. I wrinkled my nose and muttered something under my breath.

OK, so it was just one sentence, it was talking just the same. Georgia-boy was how I began to think of him, and he immediately began to call me Gator-girl. At the next SU potluck, the sweetest conversation took place about, what else…. our boys. After that, eye contact between us became a little more significant during Sunday Morning Class. And then it became more prolonged. We began to hang out together at SU functions, started sitting by each other at church, talking on the phone, and yep, DATING!



There is a strong sentiment that love happens when you least expect it. We would both tell you that was certainly the case with us. Neither of us was looking for a relationship, much less a mate. Besides, both of us had been there and done that already. We just enjoyed talking and laughing together, right? I mean honestly, a Georgia Bulldog and a Florida Gator?

And the most amazing thing happened: we discovered, to our complete and utter surprise, right in the middle of our ordinary lives……we had fallen head over heels in love. We know God’s plan is so much better for us than our own….if and when we seek His will. We thank Him for this second chance, and for allowing us to discover for ourselves that…….. It is never to late to live happily ever after.

 Photography by :Tonya Beaver Photography. To see the rest of the wedding you can go to Tonya's blog!