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Jen & Rex: An Outdoor Wedding in Spotsylvania, VA

Jen Rogers had no idea was what in store for her that day. After eating a picnic dinner by the water and splitting a bottle of wine under a blanket wi

Jen Rogers had no idea was what in store for her that day. After eating a picnic dinner by the water and splitting a bottle of wine under a blanket with her boyfriend, Rex Wildey, he suggested they go for a midnight walk on the beach. THE BRIDE Jen Rogers, 27, an event planner THE GROOM Rex Wildey, 26, a graduate student THE DATE May 4 But then, something happened that not even a romantic like Rex could have planned. A shooting star lit up the sky and Jen shouted, Quick! Make a wish! She remembers, He closed his eyes and made a wish. Then he kissed my forehead and got down on one knee.

The ceremony and reception took place at Fawn Lake, where the bride's parents live. The ceremony unfolded by the lake at 2:30 in the afternoon. We didn't decorate a thing because we wanted to focus on what we were doing there and the natural beauty of it all, says Jen. Jen's brother, Jim, walked her down the aisle, holding her hand the whole way. The traditional Christian ceremony was officiated by a friend of the groom. Chuck did such a great job -- we were his first wedding! says Jen.
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