O L I V I A

+

R O B

{December 2nd, 2023}

Ok, supermodel!!

Introducing our beautiful bride, Olivia!

For her early December wedding, Olivia chose a stunning, fitted silk gown by Madison James! We are in love with the one shoulder strap and a sexy leg slit!

{Photos by: Loryn Eaton Photography}

Olivia and her very soon-to-be husband, Rob, decided to take a moment before the ceremony to share a special first look!

{Photos by: Loryn Eaton Photography}

Olivia worked with Bloomin Barns to create all of her bouquets!

We love the pops of blue!

Olivia and Rob were married in the ceremony room at Allure on the Lake in Chesterton, Indiana!

{Photos by: Loryn Eaton Photography}

After the newlyweds made things official, they headed to the reception room, which was decorated so beautifully!

The cake by KupKates is too cute!!

{Photos by: Loryn Eaton Photography}

How did Olivia and Rob first meet?

“Rob & I met at a mutual friend's get-together. Rob's best friend Lance & my best friend Taylor had invited us to come with them to the party & Rob introduced himself to me shortly after I arrived & the rest is history!”

How did Rob pop the question?

“I was proposed to on my birthday during an "Off the wagon" tour right in downtown Nashville, TN surrounded by a bunch of our closest friends! The song "Forever & Ever, Amen" By Randy Travis was Rob's queue to everyone that he was popping the question. He grabbed my hands & slowly danced with me for a few seconds at the beginning of the song & then dropped to one knee!”

Was she surprised or did she have a feeling it was about to happen?

“I knew it was coming sometime soon but it was a surprise exactly when! I think he nailed it!”

After saying “yes!” to Rob, it was time for Olivia to say “yes!” to the dress!

“My dress-buying experience was everything I could have asked for with Something Blue. I was so nervous going into trying on because I am my own worst critic & was worried nothing would look good on. However, as soon as I slipped into the first option & Colleen hyped me up I knew everything was going to be okay & I could feel comfortable! I ended up picking the 2nd to last dress I had picked to try on during my 1st & only appointment trying on dresses!”

How did she know her dress was “the one”?

“I knew my dress was the one by the way I felt in it as soon as I looked in the mirror. I felt genuinely beautiful & could immediately picture saying "I Do" to Rob wearing it. It was very different from what I imagined myself wearing, yet it had everything I had ever wanted!”

What was Olivia’s favorite {and not-so-favorite} part of wedding planning?

“My favorite part of the planning process was touring venues & planning the small details. I loved coming up with special touches that would be special to our big day & our family.
My least favorite part of the process was sending out all the invites & chasing after people for RSVPs! It's very tedious & time-consuming.”

Looking back, what is her favorite memory from her big day?

“My favorite moment from the wedding was our first look & private vow exchange. Rob & I were both so back + forth on whether we wanted to do a first look. We decided only 2 weeks before that we were for sure going to do one! It was the best decision ever. I loved those quiet, private, & very emotional moments together before the busyness of the rest of the day started. I will forever be grateful for those moments.”

Does Olivia have any advice for brides who are currently planning their own special day?

“My biggest piece of advice to current brides-to-be is to remind yourself that at the end of the day, all you need to have a successful wedding is your partner. As long as you have that person, nothing can ruin your big day because this moment is about you two & you two only. & enjoy this phase of life because it flies by so fast! Congrats to all the current brides-to-be!”

Congratulations, Olivia + Rob!!

Check out more of their beautiful wedding photos by Loryn Eaton photography in the gallery below!