Tye McDonald and Lane Elliott
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SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS
I was so happy that I was able to include all of my best girlfriends during my wedding day. We all got ready together, and I am so lucky I had all of them there to support us. We both had five attendants, so I asked my other four girlfriends to be my “something blue.” I never had anything sentimental passed down to me to do the “traditional” things for a wedding, so I thought this was the perfect time to incorporate the girls into the wedding.
FAMILY IS EVERYTHING
Lane and his dad, Todd, have a great bond. They get to work side by side each day coaching together at Texas High. Todd also preaches in Atlanta at a local church, and I couldn’t think of a better man to marry us than him. Having the privilege of his father being included in a big part of our day means more to me than he’ll ever know.
A SPECIAL BOND
After we got engaged in April of 2021, two of our other best friends also got engaged. As a girl, it’s such a special time in your life to plan a wedding. Getting to share that with two of my dearest friends was a feeling I’ll never forget. I’m already so close with them, and they were included in my wedding, but getting to experience it together was beautiful and a bond like no other.
THE PERFECT ENDING TO THE PERFECT DAY
We chose Jordan Sheppard to sing live music at our wedding reception. Lane actually found him at Hopkins one night and couldn’t stop talking about how much he enjoyed him live. Everyone loved that we had live music, and he made it fun for everyone! We told everyone we worked with during the wedding planning that we wanted a special “last dance of the night.” Lane had the best idea of going somewhere quiet, up on the pergola, and we danced to an original song that Jordan had written. It was the perfect way to end the most perfect day for us.
Wedding Venue: Tree Haven
Reception: Tree Haven
Dress: Low’s Bridal
Hair: Taylor Barr at The Beauty BARR
Makeup: Kimberly Bearden + Phelicia Michelle
Spray Tan: Salubrious Sun by Brittney Quinn
Tuxedos: GEB Menswear
Cake: Robin Hamnett
Florist: Brittany Tubbs with Emmylou’s Flower Bar
Catering: Sugar & Spice Catering
Photography: Dee Ward Photography
Videographer: Blue Shadow Films
Rentals: Dot’s Rentals & Sales
Decorator: Jennifer Cole with J. Cole Designs
Music: Jordan Sheppard Music
Jeweler: Crocker’s Jewelers
Honeymoon: Secrets Papagayo in Costa Rica