Bride in lace gown holding bouquet walks down aisle with groom in black suit during indoor wedding ceremony.

The Tysinger Wedding

Featured in NOW Weddings Magazine — Fall 2026 Print Edition


I have never been more in love with Jackson than I was on our wedding day. I remember feeling so nervous that morning, eager to finally see him. Without realizing the blinds were open, he pulled up outside the bridal suite. I caught one quick glimpse of the back of his head before remembering I wasn't supposed to see him yet — and somehow, that tiny moment calmed my whole being. I knew without a doubt that I was marrying the right one.


Every part of our wedding day was intentional. From the beginning, I told our vendors that I wanted the day to be about connection — with each other and with the people we love. I had always dreamed of a winter wedding, but instead of the traditional whites and greens, I chose a more romantic palette of pinks and burgundies, paired with black formalwear for our guests. We wanted the day to feel elevated, romantic, and completely us.

Bride and groom posing with a classic white Ford Mustang on their wedding day outdoors.
Images by Rachel Traxler
Black and white wedding photo of groom kissing bride on cheek, bride in lace dress and veil, groom in suit with boutonniere.
Groom and groomsmen in black tuxedos walking outdoors on green lawn at wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom leaning on a white car outdoors on their wedding day.
Bride and groom holding hands outdoors, wedding couple in formal attire with bridal veil flowing in garden setting.
Bride in white lace gown and flowing veil poses beside a classic white convertible under oak trees.
Black and white photo of a laughing bride in a strapless gown sharing a joyful moment with a groom in a suit.
Wedding party in black attire with bride in white gown celebrating outdoors under large oak trees on a green lawn.
A joyful bride in a lace gown and veil laughs with her tuxedo-clad groom beside a vintage white car outdoors.
Bride in white lace gown laughs with four bridesmaids in black dresses holding colorful bouquets outdoors.

Vendors

Photography

Rachel Traxler

Videography

McKinley Made

Florals + Coordination

Floral Tree Affairs

Venue

The Pointe Gulf Breeze

Content Creation

Sweet Scenes Social Co.

Hair

Brooke Miller

Makeup

Weber and Weekly

DJ

AnyDay DJ

Dress

Bridal Suite Pensacola


Communion table with matzah, silver chalice, floral arrangement of roses, and wooden cross on white cloth.

A Day Full of Meaning

Six young women in matching blue monogrammed hoodies laughing and hugging together outside a building.

The morning was filled with so many details. My bridesmaids got ready in matching monogrammed denim shirts, and while we were getting ready, I gave my mom a diamond cross necklace made from stones in my great-grandmother's ring. I also carried a bouquet charm with “Hannah Mae” written in my papa's handwriting so I could keep a piece of him close throughout the day.

Bride and groom share an emotional group hug with family members in an elegant wedding venue.

Our ceremony was officiated by my uncle, who we lovingly call “Uncle Iron Man." His daughter was the one who first brought Jackson and me together, so having him marry us felt like a full-circle way to begin our marriage. We also invited our parents to pray over us and shared communion using my parents' original wedding cup.

Emotional groom in black suit crying as bride in white lace dress holds pink floral bouquet during outdoor first look.

We intentionally built moments into the day that gave us time to pause. I had first looks with my dad and my brother before seeing Jackson, and after our first look, we exchanged private letters. With so much happening around us, those quiet moments gave us a chance to slow down and take in what the day actually meant.

Groom in black tuxedo leaning against vintage convertible car outdoors, smiling, with large tree in background.
Father-daughter dance at wedding reception, bride in white lace gown embracing man in black suit and cap.

A Little Sentiment, A Little Rivalry


Before our wedding, Jackson's grandfather gifted him a pristine 1968 Ford Mustang convertible. After Jackson's grandfather passed, his parents had the engine restored, and it became one of the most meaningful details of our wedding day.


Of course, we couldn't leave out the Alabama-Auburn rivalry. During our first look, I surprised my dad with a houndstooth tie, complete with a hidden photo of us from when I was a flower girl. For our father-daughter dance, I surprised him again by choosing “Sweet Home Alabama,” and we couldn't help but shout “Roll Tide Roll" in front of Jackson's clan of Auburn fans.

Gold wedding rings displayed on ornate vintage tray with pink roses and silk ribbon on white background.
Joyful wedding party poses with bride and groom, holding colorful bouquets of pink, red, and white flowers outdoors.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo reads wedding vows, wearing floral boutonniere with white rose and red berries.
Woman in black robe hanging a lace wedding dress near a window, reflected in an elegant arched mirror.
Groomsmen in black suits laughing and celebrating outdoors at a wedding, sharing a joyful emotional moment.
Elegant indoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom at altar, wedding party in black, guests seated in white chairs by large windows.
Elegant wedding table setting with gold charger plates, burgundy napkins, pearl napkin rings, menu cards, and red floral accents.
Bride in lace ball gown walks down aisle with escort, holding red bouquet, candles lining the path in bright venue.
Bride in white gown assisted by groom near black SUV outdoors, with bridesmaids and trees in misty background.
A joyful bride and groom walk down the aisle after their wedding ceremony, surrounded by smiling guests.
Bride in white lace gown poses with bridesmaids in black dresses holding bouquets under large oak trees.
Elegant dining room with white upholstered chairs, wooden tables set with purple napkins, coffered ceiling, and large windows.
Joyful newlyweds celebrate at wedding ceremony, bride in lace gown holding bouquet, groom in tuxedo raising hands.
Elegant wedding invitation suite with floral details, gold scissors, washi tape, and a pink rose on a white surface.
Bride holding a wedding bouquet of pink, red, and white roses with a gold charm tied with white ribbon.
A bridal bouquet of pink, red, and white flowers resting on a vintage white convertible car with burgundy interior.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom sharing a romantic moment under a flowing veil.
Neon sign reading The Tysingers glowing white in darkness, flanked by tall black candles on a decorated table.
White two-tier wedding cake with cursive writing on heart-shaped top, displayed on white cake stand with candles.
Bride in lace gown and groom in black tuxedo hold hands, smiling during their wedding reception entrance.
Joyful bride and groom dancing together at wedding reception with warm bokeh string lights glowing in background.
Black and white portrait of a groom in a tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere, posing outdoors near a tree.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing and kissing outdoors on their wedding day.
Joyful newlyweds celebrate in a white convertible classic car, bride holding bouquet aloft on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing an intimate moment, nearly kissing outdoors on their wedding day.
Four bridesmaids laughing together in monogrammed button-down shirts during wedding preparations.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo with floral boutonniere adjusting cufflinks at wedding ceremony.
Bride in wedding dress and veil poses in vintage convertible car, black and white photo.
Wedding party selfie with bride, groom, and guests celebrating in a decorated ceremony venue.

Where Coordination Began


By the time our wedding day arrived, I had already spent years working in the wedding industry as a photographer and second shooter, but planning my own wedding gave me a completely different perspective. I had a vision for our day, and I loved bringing it to life.


I built the timeline, communicated with vendors, created and sourced our decor, and probably thought about the logistics more than I'd like to admit. I loved being involved in the details and watching everything come together. I got to create the kind of wedding I had always dreamed about. But I also got to experience something just as important: letting someone else take care of it all.


Our coordinator supported the vision I had worked so hard to create and gave me the freedom to simply be the bride. I didn't have to wonder if the timeline was moving, answer vendor questions, or worry about what needed to happen next. I got to be fully present and actually enjoy the day I had spent so much time planning.


That experience changed the way I looked at coordination. I realized that I didn't just love the details, logistics, people, and problem-solving that happen behind the scenes; I loved creating the kind of space where couples can be fully present for the moments they've spent so much time planning.


That is the heart behind my passion for wedding coordination — giving other couples the opportunity to experience their wedding day rather than manage it.

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Wedding Film by McKinley Made

A glimpse into our wedding day.