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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.
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