Have you ever heard the saying, &rdquoLovers don&rsquot finally meet somewhere, they&rsquore in each other all along?” That was how it was for Briana and Jameson. Even though they lived 50 miles apart and from very different walks of life, it took a reluctant night on the town to bring them together.

A friend of Briana&rsquos that need cheering up, convinced her to go down town. When she arrived, her friend was talking to some very handsome military guys. &ldquoI noticed the tallest of the group and felt an immediate connection, there was a certain energy about him that I was drawn to,” said Briana. &ldquoI remember thinking to myself, He could be my husband,” she said. &ldquoI felt I knew him spiritually.” The following weekend, Jame called and asked if she would join him at the dirt track races, and of course she said &ldquoyes.” Thus began the courtship. They were inseparable. Jame was stationed at the Army Base in Killeen and Briana lived in Leander, but traveled back and forth to Killeen every weekend for many months.

The following year the couple went to visit Jame&rsquos family in Florida. &ldquoJame had bought us matching pajamas and reindeer antlers for Christmas morning, and &ldquowe were pretty cute!” joked Briana. After opening all of their presents including a pair of super cute cowboy boots, she was surprised when a ring box fell out of her stocking. &ldquoJame got on one knee and asked, &ldquoWill you marry me?” &ldquoLaughing and crying, I said yes!” she said.

Jame saw DunVEgan Keep online and told Briana that was where he wanted them to be married. It was beautiful and very romantic with John Waterhouse paintings scattered everywhere, and Briana has always collected John Waterhouse paintings, so naturally she loved the idea of the wedding being held there. In fact she incorporated gold cameo brooches, and vintage gold headbands on all the bridesmaids to bring out the renaissance touch. The wedding color was called Vintage Leaf. Briana found her beautiful wedding dress with wonderful help at Bella Saison. The dress was spun gold satin with French tulle by Mon Cheri. It featured a dark antique lace and a full tulle skirt. &ldquoIt was exquisite,” she said.

Tiffany at Austin Catering made planning the wedding so easy for Briana and Jame. She thought of so many things to make the wedding unique and special. DunVEgan Keep gave the perfect background for a magnificent romantic and unique wedding. Heartstrings performed their ceremony music, and played the Chapman stick, which is a heavenly instrument that sounds like a guitar and a harp put together. &ldquoI couldn&rsquot have asked for more angelic music,” said Briana. The newly married couple danced to Clay Walker&rsquos hit song, &ldquoFall,” and two of Briana&rsquos dear friends danced a contemporary ballet piece at the reception that left guests speechless. &ldquoThe background, the music, the flowers, and the family and friends made the celebration one that we will never forget,” they said.

The newlyweds rented a cabin for a week in the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee, where they relaxed, shopped, and went horseback riding. They spent their time enjoying one another and nature. Briana and Jameson truly were &ldquolovers that had been in each other all along.”

Austin Resources

Venue:
DunVEgan Keep

Photography:
Ron Parks Photography

Music:
Heartstrings

Catering:
Austin Catering

Flowers:
Donna Foster at Central Market

Wedding Dress:
Belle Saison Bridal

Wedding Cakes:
SimonLee