01of 12THE VENUEGlass Jar PhotographyThe couple chose Santa Rosa Beach for their ceremony because they “love” the area and “really wanted to get married on the water.““Jennifer grew up on the beach, and there’s something so calming and healing about the ocean,” Moody said. “We are having a boat ‘sail off’ after we tie the knot.”
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THE VENUE
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The couple chose Santa Rosa Beach for their ceremony because they “love” the area and “really wanted to get married on the water.”
“Jennifer grew up on the beach, and there’s something so calming and healing about the ocean,” Moody said. “We are having a boat ‘sail off’ after we tie the knot.”
02of 12MOTHER AND DAUGHTERGlass Jar PhotographyWayne’s mom, actress Aissa Wayne, helped the bride-to-be with final touches ahead of the ceremony.
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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
Wayne’s mom, actress Aissa Wayne, helped the bride-to-be with final touches ahead of the ceremony.
03of 12THE VOWSDianne Krus — whom Wayne called Moody’s “guardian angel” throughout his 11 years in Nashville — married the couple, who wrote their own vows.
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THE VOWS
Dianne Krus — whom Wayne called Moody’s “guardian angel” throughout his 11 years in Nashville — married the couple, who wrote their own vows.
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THE DRESS
“The dress is made of crepe chiffon,” she said. “It’s a very classic style with some Bohemian and western flair.”
05of 12PANDEMIC PRECAUTIONSDue to thecoronavirus pandemic, Wayne, 38, and Moody, 29, opted to have a “very small” wedding ceremony on the beach with less than 20 guests, inviting only their immediate family and best friends. In early 2020, Wayne went through herown battlewith COVID-19.“We are taking COVID very seriously and have requested that all of the guests receive a recent COVID test before attending,” the couple told PEOPLE ahead of their big day. “We are having the ceremony outdoors with plenty of room to social distance.”
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PANDEMIC PRECAUTIONS
Due to thecoronavirus pandemic, Wayne, 38, and Moody, 29, opted to have a “very small” wedding ceremony on the beach with less than 20 guests, inviting only their immediate family and best friends. In early 2020, Wayne went through herown battlewith COVID-19.
“We are taking COVID very seriously and have requested that all of the guests receive a recent COVID test before attending,” the couple told PEOPLE ahead of their big day. “We are having the ceremony outdoors with plenty of room to social distance.”
06of 12THE FLORALSGlass Jar PhotographyModody’s mom Robin Renee decorated the venue with old driftwood, greenery and flowers — and she also made her new daughter-in-law’s bouquet!
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THE FLORALS
Modody’s mom Robin Renee decorated the venue with old driftwood, greenery and flowers — and she also made her new daughter-in-law’s bouquet!
07of 12THE DOGSJennifer Wayne and Austin Moody with their dogs.Glass Jar PhotographyThe wedding party also featured some four-legged friends — Wayne’s two dogs, who served as the ring bearers.
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THE DOGS
Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody with their dogs.Glass Jar Photography
The wedding party also featured some four-legged friends — Wayne’s two dogs, who served as the ring bearers.
08of 12WHIRLWIND WEDDINGGlass Jar PhotographyThe couplewere engagedat the same place they first met on Dec. 28 after six months of dating. Although it’s been a bit of a whirlwind, the couple said they “couldn’t wait a second longer” to get married.
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WHIRLWIND WEDDING
The couplewere engagedat the same place they first met on Dec. 28 after six months of dating. Although it’s been a bit of a whirlwind, the couple said they “couldn’t wait a second longer” to get married.
09of 12THE RINGSGlass Jar PhotographyFor the “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” tradition, Wayne wore her grandmother Pilar Pallete’s engagement ring from her grandfather, late film iconJohn Wayne.“On their 10th anniversary, he matched the diamond and had it reset in a flower setting,” Wayne said. “Austin used his grandmother’s diamonds to create an engagement ring for me [made with help from my best friend’s mom, Dobrila Pintar,] in the flower setting as well.“She also added her other grandmother’s little blue ring for “something blue.”
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For the “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” tradition, Wayne wore her grandmother Pilar Pallete’s engagement ring from her grandfather, late film iconJohn Wayne.
“On their 10th anniversary, he matched the diamond and had it reset in a flower setting,” Wayne said. “Austin used his grandmother’s diamonds to create an engagement ring for me [made with help from my best friend’s mom, Dobrila Pintar,] in the flower setting as well.”
She also added her other grandmother’s little blue ring for “something blue.”
10of 12THE KISSGlass Jar PhotographyIn order to keep their relationship strong, Moody said they “always put each other first, no matter what.” But there’s one exception to that rule for Wayne — “the dogs,” Moody joked.
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THE KISS
In order to keep their relationship strong, Moody said they “always put each other first, no matter what.” But there’s one exception to that rule for Wayne — “the dogs,” Moody joked.
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THE FOOD
12of 12LOOKING AHEADGlass Jar PhotographyAs to what they’re most excited for about marriage, Wayne said that Moody can’t wait to see “his last name” on her driver’s license. “But, in all seriousness, we are both so excited to start a life and family together,” she added.
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As to what they’re most excited for about marriage, Wayne said that Moody can’t wait to see “his last name” on her driver’s license. “But, in all seriousness, we are both so excited to start a life and family together,” she added.
source: people.com
