Willie and Lili are a truly special couple. They believe that things happen for a reason, they believe in God, and they believe in each other. They’re genuinely good people, and that was evidenced by the lack of a single empty seat at their tables set for 250 people this past Friday, June 10, at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Lawnhaven.
Part of this couple’s emotional story had its presence at the wedding in the form of yellow Livestrong bands that represented Willie’s hard-fought battle and victory against cancer, a battle that Lili held his hand through every step of the way. The color was an integral part of the wedding theme, and almost all of the details had some special meaning to the couple.
On Thursday night the weather was calling for a 60% chance of rain… it didn’t look good for this couple’s outdoor ceremony plans. Lili didn’t seem worried then, and on the morning of the wedding, the forecast was miraculously changed to a 10% chance of rain. As Lili was soaking in the sunshine on her way over to the ceremony, someone mentioned how lucky she was to have such a beautiful day after all. I remember her saying, “I wasn’t worried, because when times were rough, Willie would always ask me whose report are you going to believe? The doctor’s report or the Lords report? The Lord’s report is all that matters.”
Lili had her beautiful outdoor ceremony as planned, and some of Willie’s expressions, including him looking out at the ceremony site in excitement for the upcoming wedding, and the look on his face when he saw his gorgeous bride for the first time coming down that aisle just really said it all.
After the ceremony ended, and we finished photographing what seemed like half of the guest list in family formal combinations, haha, we finally managed to slip away for what was literally just a few minutes of photo time with the just the bride and groom.
The reception decor turned out beautifully, with all of the couple’s meaningful little touches…
As usual, it wasn’t the decorations that made this reception truly amazing, but the couple and their guests who can take home the real credit. Among the highlights of the evening, Willie sang a song to Lili, while brother and best man accompanied him with the guitar. It was written all over Lili’s face how truly moved she was by the gesture. Afterwards, I swear the guests started “dancing ’til the world ends,” and I was blown away by Willie and Lili’s sweet dance moves!
To Willie & Lili: I’ve heard the expression: “The couple that prays together stays together.” I know you two must have done a lot praying over the course of your relationship, and having lived this milestone day with you both, I am thrilled to share with everyone who’s reading this that the Lord’s report was for Willie to live a full and happy life, and for Lili to always be by his side, that they should spend the rest of their days bringing the same smiles to each other’s faces that I was witness to yesterday, and to carry one another through whatever comes their way from here on. Congratulations you two; you’re the perfect example of what it’s all about.
Second Shooter: Jim Heine
Venue: Stroudsmoor Country Inn
Videography: Endless Creative
Awesome work, love this set of images. Very nice Lauren and congrats to the couple.
Lauren
Everything you said, every shot you took and posted…captured our day! We are right now in far far away land with no real access to internet. I begged Willie for us to find a connection somewhere so we can relive just for a moment that night (in high hopes you would have posted something, which you did 🙂 . Thank you for everything. For your patience, expertise, and most of all for capturing our moment forever. We love them all! Thank you for your kind words too…For sure the victory is glorious! God is good!
Love Always!
Mr & Mrs Morales
Lauren these pictures are stunning and the words in this post are beautiful!
What a touching story and the cutest couple ever. Praise the Lord for their relationship and for how they put Him at the center of it. Lauren, you do a most amazing job at describing the couple’s story and filling it with so much real emotion. Congrats to the happy couple!!
I would just like to say it was one of the most beautiful weddings I attended. I thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of it. There was so much love in the room. I know you will have a wonder life together. Congratulations!
A gorgeous couple, Lilly you are beautiful, Willy so handsome, The pictures are great, your wedding was wonderful, a fairy tale come true! Congratulations.
Lilly your wedding was beautiful and the Love from the two of you was glowing everywhere. I wish you both all the happiness in the world and may God bless your union for ever.
Love always, Ivy and Family.
Willy, I didn’t know that you can sing, dedicating that song to lilly was beautiful. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. That was the most romantic thing ever. Never stop singing to your bride. I wish you both the best life together. Love Ivy and Family.
Lili & Willie,
Lili & Willie,
Wow!! These pictures are so beautiful… they really captured the true laughter, happiness and love that you have for each other. I was mesmerized by your love for one another and the energy you both gave off was contagious. Thank you for letting us share this beautiful day with you both, it was truly a fairytale wedding with a fairytale life to follow. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness and may God Bless you everyday.
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Morales!
Se encontraron….se conocieron….se tomaron de la mano….ahora caminan juntos….el amor y Dios les ha dado la gran felicidad de poder contar con la amistad el uno del otro hoy y siempre. Muchas Felicidades!!
Les deseamos una casa llena de luz, y corazones llenos de alegria por todos los dias de sus vidas.
Los queremos mucho
David, Mari y Nicholas.
When Dad and I saw these pictures, we were in awe of the great detail that we will live over and over thru the way all things were captured. You look beutiful, happy and blessed. The wedding was so much fun and so beautiful, all the preparation and love just flourished in one night. Thank you, Thank you and
Thank you for making us part of this wonderful event and I agree it was better than eloping.
We love you and bless you.
Mom and Dad
Congrates Lili and Willie. Welcome to the family Lili. May God Bless your Marriage always. Love the pictures thanks for sharing.
Your Cousin Jenny
Beautiful Lili! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! You looked beautiful!
What beautiful pictures. So much was going on that day that it is good to see what went on through out the day and night. I am so thankful and give thanks to God for you my son and that he has placed right women in your life to be at your side. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a beautiful event. Lili you looked so beautiful and the look on Willie’s face said it all. Your love for each other is pure. God bless you both!
Love
Mom
Beautiful pictures…may God bless your marriage..
Beautiful pictures… Congratulations to both of you. Andrea
You two look great together. Lots of luck and congratulations
Steve