These two college sweethearts tied the knot — with a pretty bow! Nobody can object that the most Vogue-worthy part of this modern occasion was the bride’s blush Alexia Maria gown, accented with a dramatic bow (which Elle Woods would totally wear to her wedding)! George Abrams Events expertly styled Maggie & Trent’s affair at the Royal Palms Resort with a palette of pinks, blues, and white, juxtaposing sleek table settings with the blooming beauty of Floral Bella’s arrangements. Fashionistas — find all the style savvy wedding inspiration you need in the full gallery, chicly captured by Elyse Hall Photography.
From the Bride… Our love story began at the University of Arizona (Bear Down!), where we were college athletes on the men’s and women’s tennis teams. Trent is from Cape Town, South Africa, and I (Maggie) am from Phoenix, Arizona. We would’ve never crossed paths if it weren’t for the game of tennis that brought us both to Tucson. We met on the very first day of school and instantly knew that we both felt a feeling that neither had ever felt before.
We would do anything to see each other, even if it meant occasionally skipping class so that we could spend even a few minutes together. Falling in love with each other was undeniably one of the best feelings in the world. After graduation, we were both fortunate enough to land jobs in Phoenix, where we took the next step and moved in together.
A couple of months after our move, Trent planned an elaborate surprise proposal involving my family and coworkers, which involved him surprising me in my special education preschool classroom where I teach while my family and friends hid in the room. On the morning of our third anniversary, I was utterly shocked when I opened the door to find him down on one knee in my classroom and asking me to spend the rest of my life with him.
And my shock only doubled when my whole entire family and my best friend, who flew in for the occasion from Chicago, hopped out from behind cubbies to celebrate us right away. It was truly the most memorable moment of our lives. After almost two years of waiting and three date changes, we were finally able to have the wedding of our dreams, and it was absolutely worth it!
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Photography: Elyse Hall Photography | Videography: Good Vibe Media | Wedding Planner: George Abrams Events. | Floral Design: Flora Bella AZ | Wedding Dress: Alexia Maria | Cake: A Bake Shop | Invitations: The Paper Place | Invitations: Oblations Paper | Jewelry: Cartier | Hotel: Royal Palms Resort | Reception Music: The JJ's Band | Rentals: Cre8ive Event Rentals