January 10, 2017

Isaac & Evie Grace | A Snow-Covered Winter Wedding

The story of Isaac and Evie Grace goes much farther back than “high school sweethearts.” In fact, they were barely old enough to even notice each other in an “I think I like you, like you” kind of way. Their families went to church together, and one day, Isaac noticed Evie Grace in a way he hadn’t before. Evie Grace was preoccupied with life in the 8th grade, so she didn’t catch on to Isaac’s crush until a friend confronted her. She started paying more attention to this cute boy, talking to him after church on Sunday and at youth group on Wednesday nights. At the ripe young age of 14, the legacy began.

After months of working up the courage, with sweaty palms and a racing heart, Isaac told Evie Grace that he liked her. The feeling was mutual 🙂 She said she liked him too, and they were inseparable from that point on. People started calling them a couple because you never saw one without the other. Their friendship grew thicker as they journeyed through high school together. Isaac knew this girl was special, so he made sure to pull out all the stops on their first date. A nice dinner, followed by dancing to a Michael Buble playlist under the stars, overlooking the river… yeah, he’s a keeper!

Isaac and Evie Grace spent their first two college years together, but then they faced the toughest challenge of their relationship when they felt called to different colleges… 8 hours apart. Although their relationship was tested more than ever, “absence makes the heart grow fonder” has never been more true. While Evie Grace was a rockstar of a volleyball player at Mississippi State University, Isaac pursued his dream of becoming an architect at the University of Arkansas. Then one day when they were both home for summer break, Isaac set up the perfect proposal. Evie Grace’s sister, Abigail, was going to take “senior” photos of Evie Grace… at the same spot of their first date 🙂 As they approached the spot where Isaac and Evie Grace had danced under the stars, she noticed rose petals on the ground leading to an easel. An easel that read Evie Grace’s name, and a painting of her standing in that very spot, with Isaac knelt on one knee. As she realized what was happening, she turned around to find the love of her life looking back at her.

If you ask them what has made their relationship what it is, they wouldn’t miss a beat. They have centered their lives and love around the Lord’s love for them. Without their faith and God’s grace, their love story would look a lot different. Two incredible people became one on Saturday on a gorgeous snow-covered winter day! Isaac and Evie Grace’s wedding was full of laughter, romance, tons of friends and family, and the most beautiful details! Evie Grace wore her grandmother’s necklace, and was escorted down the aisle by her daddy, who delivered her as a baby. All of their siblings stood in the wedding party, and since Reid has known both families for decades, we have never had so much fun! This wedding was absolutely perfect.

Congratulations, Isaac and Evie Grace Stanton! This was a long time coming 🙂