Jennika & Brandon: A Traditional Wedding in Orlando, FL

Jennika couldn't have guessed that her four-year anniversary celebration with Brandon would end in a proposal. The night started with dinner at a cozy

Jennika couldn't have guessed that her four-year anniversary celebration with Brandon would end in a proposal. The night started with dinner at a cozy wine bar and restaurant in Keystone, Colorado, where the couple was living at the time. Even though it was May, it was freezing—it even snowed six inches during dinner! The Bride Jennika Hatter, 25, staffing coordinator The Groom Brandon Watson, 26, seeking his second degree in engineering The Date June 6 Brandon did his best to stay calm, but secretly, he couldn't wait to get to the second part of the evening. After dessert, Brandon hinted that the night wasn't quite over and drove a giddy Jennika to a nearby Inn where he had pre-booked a top-floor suite with a mountain view. Jennika walked in to see a room full of candles, rose petals and strawberries, and within seconds, Brandon was down on one knee. When it came time to pick a wedding location, there was never a question of where the couple, both native Floridians, would marry. To fit their outdoorsy personalities, Jennika and Brandon chose a natural, green-and-brown color scheme

A sparkling brooch dressed up the fondant cake which Jennika's mom and grandmother picked out months before. The bride had no idea what the design looked like until the reception!
Jennika admits she gave her florist very vague descriptions of what she wanted, but was thrilled to see the cylinder vases in varying heights topped with spider mums and greens on her wedding day.
Guests took home seed packets with a love verse printed on the outside. The packets were displayed on a table full of photos of Jennika and Brandon showing them 'growing up.'
After spending the entire walk down the aisle trying not to cry as the organist played Pachelbel's Canon in D, Jennika pulled it together to exchange traditional vows with Brandon.
The five bridesmaids wore the same empire-cut dress from J.Crew. Jennika loved the jewel-toned hue and criss-cross straps in the back.
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