How did you two meet?<\/em> We met in high school as friends and then lost touch for a few years. We \u201cmet\u201d again three years ago at work and the flame was ignited!<\/p>\n

How did he propose?<\/em> Here is our proposal story, use whatever parts you would like:<\/p>\n

His proposal was perfect \u2026 he made sure all our kids were present, which is exactly the way I wanted it and without even having to tell him.\u00a0 Dave had been sneaking away from work when he could to look at engagement rings.\u00a0 We ride together and work in the same building, so this was very difficult for him to pull off!\u00a0 He came up with the idea to take all the kids to lunch and then walk to the St Augustine Fort \/ Bayfront to \u201ctake pictures of the kids before their first day of school\u201d.
\nWe parked downtown and started our walk to the restaurant.\u00a0 Dave told us girls to go ahead, that he wanted to talk to Cole (his oldest child).\u00a0 As it turns out, he was grabbing the ring from a bag he\u2019d put in our trunk and letting Cole in on his plan.\u00a0 He told Cole what he was scheming \u2026 he would hand Cole the camera and Cole was to snatch as many pictures as possible while Dave proposed.\u00a0 Cole was ecstatic!<\/p>\n

Dave purposely wore cargo shorts so he could hold the ring and box, and try to keep it from being obvious to me.\u00a0 Anytime I was walking next to him, he\u2019d purposely get on the other side of me \u2026. the side that didn\u2019t have the ring and box in his pocket \u2026haha.\u00a0 When Dave and Cole met us at the restaurant, I was on the inside of the booth and our 3 girls were on the other side.\u00a0 This meant that Dave would normally sit next to me and then Cole on the outside.\u00a0 They both just kept standing there \u2026 Dave looking all confused.\u00a0 I was wondering \u201cwhat in the world are you just standing there for\u201d.\u00a0 He didn\u2019t want to sit on that side of me because the ring was in the pocket that would be closest to me.\u00a0 So finally after they stood there dumbfounded, looking forever and trying to figure out how to handle this situation, Dave said \u201cCole wants to sit on the inside\u201d.\u00a0 LOL!\u00a0 So I got out of the booth thinking \u201cah, these boys\u201d, Cole got on the inside, then Dave jumped in real quick to be in the middle.\u00a0 I thought \u201cthis was a little weird, but whatever I am about to eat a Cruisers burger, let\u2019s do this\u201d!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

We walked to the Fort after lunch.\u00a0 I was walking next to him and apparently on the \u201cwrong side\u201d, so he would slow down and then come back up to me on the other side.\u00a0 We arrive to the photo op spot.\u00a0 I\u2019m expecting us to start the \u201ckid photo shoot\u201d.\u00a0 Dave hands Cole the camera and asks him to take a picture first of me and him.\u00a0 I, of course, am thinking \u201cokay \u2026 thought we were here to take pictures of the kids, but sure \u2013 I\u2019m game\u201d.<\/p>\n

We take a pic and then I start to walk towards the kids.\u00a0 My baby grabs both of my hands and turns me towards him.\u00a0 \u201cI love you Krista!!!\u201d\u00a0 I\u2019m thinking \u201cI love you too babe \u2013 let\u2019s get these pics done, it\u2019s HOT out here\u201d.\u00a0 Then he says I\u2019m his best friend in this world, the love of his life, I make him a better person and that he is honored to spend his life with such a wonderful, loving and caring woman!\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 He goes into his pocket and reality starts setting in for me!!!!!!!!!\u00a0 Things get hazy and surreal at this point for me!!!!\u00a0 He got down on one knee (as I\u2019d always hoped for)!!!\u00a0 He asks me if I would be his WIFE!!!! We all know what my response was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\u00a0 \u201cYes!!!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

I was shaking! The kids were SOOOO excited!\u00a0 The girls had no idea what was happening \u2013 but all were thrilled!!\u00a0 It was WONDERFUL ! ! ! !\u00a0\u00a0 We are so in love and so unbelievably happy!!!!!!!\u00a0 Bella and Emily, immediately after we all hugged and took a family picture, asked for our phones so they could start calling the Moms and spreading the word!\u00a0 It was a beautiful moment that I wish could last forever, just like our partnership and love WILL !!!<\/p>\n

How did you choose your theme?<\/em> Flowers? and overall wedding design?<\/em> Dave is a HUGE Jags fan and loves Teal, a friend also mentioned the Peacock teal and green colors. I was sold after looking online at some examples of those colors, we are also very laid back people so the flip flops and casual groomsmen attire was perfect for us.<\/p>\n

What was the best part of your wedding day?<\/em> The whole day was perfect!!! Saying \u201cI do\u201d, dancing the day away with family and friends and of course our exit down the Nocatee waterslide was a perfect fun-filled ending to our perfect day!<\/p>\n

What do you want to always remember from your wedding day?<\/em> We will always remember all of our family and friends that spent their time with us on our most special day! Again the waterslide ending was absolutely amazing! Of course my man isn\u2019t bad either! J<\/p>\n

\u201cIF I only I knew!\u201d<\/em> what is one piece of advise you would give to brides planning their wedding day? Make decisions based on what you want and what fits the couple, listen to others advice but go with what you know you and your husband want. Stress as little as possible, things will be wonderful on your wedding day and little details you spend time stressing over are almost a blur on the actual day.<\/p>\n

And where are you going on your honeymoon?<\/em> Montego Bay, Jamaica! We just got back and it was a beautiful, relaxing and exhilarating!! Go all inclusive, it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n

The \u201cfirst look\u201d was an absolutely great idea and experience!<\/p>\n

Taking the family photos prior to the ceremony was great, it allowed us to quickly get to the reception to enjoy everyone!<\/p>\n

Krista\u2019s mom surprised us with an awesome blue candy wedding station.<\/p>\n

Enjoyed the presence of Dave\u2019s deceased father by bringing a painting of him and displaying it on the mantle.<\/p>\n

Keeping your photographer for the water slide would have been a good idea! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Dancing with the kids and watching them have a ball dancing with friends and family.<\/p>\n

Savannah (flower girl) forgetting to spread the petals on her way down the aisle then remembering and dumping the whole basket out at once.<\/p>\n

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\nCeremony Venue: Nocatee Crosswater Hall
\nReception Venue: Nocatee Crosswater Hall
\nBridal Gown: David\u2019s Bridal
\nBridesmaids Gowns: David\u2019s Bridal
\nGrooms Wear: Banana Republic
\nGroomsman\u2019s Wear: Banana Republic
\nMakeup: Megan Rumble
\nHair: Erica Tiedje
\nFlowers: Calla lilies and peacock feathers
\nDesign: Krista Wilson
\nInvitations: Krista Wilson
\nCeremony Music: Feedback Entertainment
\nReception Music: Feedback Entertainment
\nEngagement Ring: Helzberg Diamonds
\nBride\u2019s Wedding Ring: Helzberg Diamonds
\nGroom\u2019s Wedding Ring: Helzberg Diamonds
\nCaterer: D\u2019Vine Cuisines
\nCake Designer: Publix
\nOfficiant: Cheryl Bennett<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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