Alli + Marshall | Atlanta Spring Cathedral Wedding

Alli and Marshall’s home parish, the Cathedral of Christ the King, became a recurring character in their love story. They met there, were engaged there, and finally exchanged wedding vows there at the altar. Alli describes it as the best day of their lives, thus far.

From the Bride: In our relationship, one thing is for sure: the Lord brought Marshall and I together in his timing. A few years before I met Marshall, I started praying more and more for my future husband. I asked St. Anthony to send me a man full of faith, devotion, and love for his family. Years went by, and I continued to pray. 

Marshall and I were active members of the Cathedral of Christ the King’s young adult group, and our paths crossed a few times. At a mutual friend’s wedding, he asked me to dance (to Aerosmith!), and we went on our first date to Mass and dinner the next weekend. After a year of dating, we got engaged in the very same church where we met. 

In May, we exchanged our wedding vows during our nuptial Mass, and married life has been full of blessings! Marshall continues to pursue my heart everyday, and we know the Lord will forever be the center of our past, present and future life together.

Our home church has been at the center of our relationship since we met, and it was important for us to get married there. Marshall and I are very traditional, and our wedding Mass reflected that. It embodied everything our relationship is based on: Jesus’ love for us and his love working through us.

Our wedding day was the best day of our lives, thus far. I experienced a lot of nerves before the ceremony, because managing all the planning wasn’t my favorite part. However, as soon as I walked down the aisle I felt calm and confident. I knew Marshall was the one the Lord had given to me, and I felt entirely present during our nuptial Mass. 

Perhaps my best advice to brides is to enjoy every moment. Enjoy the celebration of your married, sacramental love!

Photography: Once Like a Spark | Church: Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, GA | Wedding Reception: The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, GA | Invitations: Minted (minted.com) | Bride’s Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses: Formally Yours (formallyyoursga.com) | Grooms & Groomsmen Tuxes: Mens Warehouse | Cake” Frosted Pumpkin Gourmet (frostedpumpkin.com) | Music: Nathan Angelo (nathanangelo.com) | Makeup: Formal Faces (formalfaces.com) | Coordinator: A Peachy Keen Wedding (peachykeenwedding.com)