Once Upon a Time
/With spring in full bloom, love is in the air, and future brides and grooms are scoping out venues, vendors and ideas to plan their perfect nuptial celebrations. The wedding of Hannah Massey and Ethan Eppinette caught our attention for a number of reasons, and we knew our readers would want the first look. Whether you’re planning a wedding yourself, daydreaming for the future or just appreciate a beautiful celebration of love, enjoy this glimpse into the Massey-Eppinette fairytale.
A SEASON OF LOVE
Ethan and I had dated for almost five years when he proposed. We are best friends and could not wait to get married! We really enjoyed planning our wedding together with our families and friends!
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Ethan and I are high school sweethearts. We met on a blind date that neither of us wanted to go on, to the point we drove separate “getaway” cars. However, we became best friends quickly and loved spending time with each other’s families, going to the golf course together and hanging out with friends. After multiple years of long distance between us during college, with help from supportive friends and family, we made it through. One of the special parts of getting married for us was being able to share our celebration with all of our friends from different walks of life.
A SENTIMENTAL PROPOSAL
Ethan played golf at a high level in the junior and college ranks, and he also played a short stint of professional golf. We also originally met at a golf course. With that being said, I was not surprised when we had both families going to the golf course to take what I thought were “family photos.” That day turned into
an amazing, unforgettable and surprising proposal on Hole 3 at Texarkana Country Club!
MAGICAL WINTER WEDDING
We weren’t particularly excited to find out that it was going to rain on our wedding day. However, the rain just added to the ambience of our winter wedding. It also made for fun photos and a cozy day… with hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores! And, only a few people got wet! Good music, dancing and lots of dessert made up for any difficulties throughout the day.
THE GRAND EXIT
One of our favorite parts of the day was the exit. We had sparklers, and we borrowed a snow machine from a friend, so we could have a snow exit in 50° weather. This addition made it feel like a winter wonderland, and it was so much fun to walk through the “snow” at our winter wedding before we left!
Wedding Venue: The Carriage House at Big Oak Hill Ranch
Reception Venue: The Carriage House at Big Oak Hill Ranch
Cake Designer: Maddie Cakes
Florist: The Village
Photographer: Megan Hicks Photography
Videographer: Blue Shadow Film
Rentals: Dot’s Rentals
Band/DJ: Sam O’Donnell
Jeweler: Alexander’s Jeweler
Honeymoon: Sandals at Montego Bay, Jamaica
