Step into the realm of timeless elegance as we unveil Allyson and Matthew’s enchanting wedding, set against the picturesque backdrop of Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant’s exquisite courtyard in Jacksonville, Florida. With a color palette reminiscent of timeless sophistication – lush greenery paired with opulent gold accents – their celebration epitomizes grace and refinement.
How They Met
Matt and I met at Planet Fitness in 2021. I was an Assistant Manager and Matt was a member. I used to work the early morning shifts and he would come in, half asleep and bring me coffee or breakfast. He would barely get a good workout in. He just wanted to see me.
The Proposal
We got engaged on August 12, 2022 at Filipa’s Restaurant. We had both worked a very long week and it was a Friday. We had this night planned since Monday. After we both got home, Matt suggested that we just stay in because we were both exhausted. I wanted to go out because we had both been looking forward to this all week. I had absolutely no idea what was going on this whole time. We were getting ready to hop in the car and Matt ripped 3 tequila shots. Honestly, still wasn’t alarmed by this. We were walking into the restaurant and stood at the hostess stand. She went to check on our table and then we followed. As we came around the corner, I saw our families at a big table. I thought they had just came to crash our date night because they mentioned it earlier that week. It was then that Matt took my hand and wouldn’t’ let me sit down. I knew this was it. He told me that he didn’t every want to go a day without me, got down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. I cried and of course said yes. The happiest day of my life.
Vendors
DJ: Y Entertainment DJs
Floral: Parkers Events
Venue: Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
