Intimate Fall Wedding at The Cookery

"Even though I never would've guessed it before the wedding, the ceremony ended up being my favorite part of the day," says Tessa. "A few of my girlfriends did readings [that] were just so special and emotional, and David's older brother Chris was our officiant."

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