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Jake and Danielle started dating 10 years ago on 

November 3 so they had hoped to be married on 
that same date; however, the date was fully booked 
everywhere. Luckily, 5-Eleven Palafox had an opening 
on Sunday, November 18.  Not to mention, Danielle 
wanted to honor her late grandmother by choosing a 
venue in Pensacola. 

The ceremony took place in the courtyard at 

5-Eleven Palafox in Pensacola on Sunday November 
18, 2018. 

The bride was born in Maui, Hawaii, and her 

parents own Billabong Destin in Destin, FL. This 
further inspired her vision, which included a 
bohemian fall wedding with greenery and King Protea 
flowers.  The bridesmaid’s wore burgundy velvet 
dresses from Lulus. 

Guests at this beautiful ceremony were able to 

witness so much love and emotion for the couple.  It 
wouldn’t be Danielle if she didn’t mess up her lines, 
so it was funny when she had to have the officiant 
repeat himself during their vows. 

Danielle wore a beautiful lace and pearl beaded 

gown from Simply Elegant with sleeves off the 
shoulder. Jake wore a custom suit from Men’s 
Wearhouse in Destin. The reception included all of 
the bride and groom’s favorite foods: fish taco bar, 
hot sauce wedding favors, red velvet cake, and key 
lime pie cups. The entertainment for the reception 
was Beachside DJ. The song for the bride and groom’s 
first dance was Sweetheart by Thomas Rhett. The 
song was chosen to represent their ongoing love as 
high school sweethearts. 

The Big Day

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