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ENCHANTED BRIDES ~ FALL 2014 / WINTER 2015
backdrop to their Florida nuptials. With white and green florals
decorating church pews and tables to the prettiest coral pink
found on the bridesmaids and groomsmen, it was a southern
affair to toast to. Gold and Ivory linens decorated the space and
sweet guest cards were tied onto seashells. Katelyn's favorite
part was the black and white checkered dance floor under the
strands of lights in the ballroom.
One of the most special aspects of the day for Katelyn came
from her father's speech. Katelyn's sister tied the knot just seven
months prior and her father gave an unforgettable speech and
guests wondered how he could top it off. To Katelyn's surprise,
he not only topped it, but also went above and beyond.
Katelyn grew up with a homemade blanket made by her
grandmother that went everywhere with her until she lost it one
summer while on a family vacation. A replacement was bought
and yet again lost until her great aunt made a new one. Fast-
forward to her wedding reception when her father unveiled a
As
soon as Katelyn and Carter met at their annual Fraternity
and Sorority mixer at Florida State University, they instantly felt
a spark. Six years later, Carter knew he had to ask Katelyn to
his wife.
Katelyn, a fifth generation conch born and raised in Key West,
loved bringing Carter home to the beautiful island. Over Memo-
rial Day Weekend in 2013, the couple flew down to Key West to
spend some time with Katelyn's family. A surprise lunch date at
their first date location in Key West, Sunset Key, seemed like the
perfect start to a much needed vacation.
Carter wanted to walk around the conch homes and unto a
private beach when next thing Katelyn knew... he was down on
one knee! A surprise in itself, Katelyn's family pulled up on their
boat along with Carter's parents. All of their friends and family
were waiting back at Katelyn's parents home to help celebrate in
the joyous occasion. Katelyn was overjoyed.
The couple knew Katelyn's hometown would be the perfect
A Sweet
Southern Soirée
Katelyn Oropeza and Carter Weber
JULY 16, 2014