Some proposals are big and loud, others are quiet and personal, but Cecelia’s was sculpted literally in the sands! While down in a little beach town in Southern Texas, she thought she and William were headed to a sand castle building class (honestly adorable, right?). But when they arrived, what greeted her was no ordinary castle! William, his father and his brother managed to sneak away while Cecelia was getting ready for the day and constructed a giant sand castle with: “Cecelia, will you marry me?” carved into the side! It was sweet, surprising and totally unforgettable!

When Cecelia stepped into Believe Bride, she already had an idea of what she wanted in her wedding dress, and she found it in Maddy, from our Catherine James line! “The customer service was AMAZING,” she shared. “The stylist was so helpful and informative. I ended up with my dream dress and an amazing experience.” We were so honored to be part of her journey!

The couple choose Independence Day as their special day since, not only is it one of their favorite holiday’s but now, they will always be celebrated with fireworks! (and the day off!) Talk about a fabulous bonus to marrying the love of your life!

Everything about the day was perfect! On Lake Wenatchee, every detail of the wedding was heartfelt and uniquely theirs! Cecelia let each of her girls choose a style that made them look and feel their best, while the groomsmen kept it cool and casual instead of a full tux! Even catering and dessert were fun with family and friends and family pitching in for some of the dishes and even donuts!

The florals and decorations were a true labor of love, designed by Cecelia’s stepmom, and Cecelia dedicated her bouquet to her mom—a tender tribute that made the day even more meaningful.

One of the most touching moments came just before the ceremony. Cecelia and Will chose not to do a first look, but instead shared a private “first touch”: holding hands, exchanging vows, and praying together without ever seeing each other. “It was perfect,” Cecelia shared. “It made the moment he did see me in my dress so incredibly special.”

Every detail, from the music to the MC (a close friend), was designed to reflect the couple’s laid-back, love-filled style, and it all came together beautifully.

Cecelia summed it up best:
“The whole day was perfect and simple, just what we wanted.”

Congrats Cecelia & William! Welcome to the Believe Bride family!

Vendor Credit!

Catering: La Plaza Wenatchee for main course & a family friend for rice, beans, salsas, etc.
DJ: Close friend
Photographer: Natalia of Natalia's Heart Photography
Flowers: Hobby Lobby!

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