20 Years Later, They are Married | Tupelo, MS Wedding

July 25, 2020 Joe Cain

We walk away from many wedding days encouraged about the state of humanity and love. Ceremonies that are beautiful and meaningful leave us inspired to live more in-tune to Christ as the head of our marriage. Couples that we feel lucky to have met leave us feeling so overwhelmingly encouraged at the end of it all. However, there possibly could be no other couple, ceremony, message, and family that left us feeling full to the brim with awe, joy, and happiness than when we left the wedding day of Erik and Alison.

Their story is unlike any other we have had the privilege to film. Erik himself even admitted that he should have married Alison 20 years ago. But with whatever the reasons were, they finally tied the knot in this crazy year of 2020! Erik is in the Mississippi Army National Guard and has been overseas many times in his service to our country. Erik's sister and Alison were roommates in college. Alison now works in a school in North Mississippi. When they began to officially date about a year ago, Alison was not so sure, but Erik persisted and was able to secure the hand of the love of his life. At the day's end, Erik made a speech and said, “And today starts the rest of my blessed life all because you [Alison] said I will to me. Thank you.”

Alison was surrounded by her sisters and friends as she got ready. Her dress was perfect for her and made her glow with beauty and confidence. Erik looked great in his gray suit. The church they were married in was Erik’s home church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. It had beautiful stained glass windows and gorgeous banners representing the beautiful aspects of the faith. The message centered around Psalm 118:24 which says, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” It was the perfect message for their day.

The reception that followed was at a new venue called Leighwood Place in Saltillo, Mississippi. It was beautifully decorated and filled with light and airy flowers everywhere. The band made everyone get on the dance floor and it seemed like everyone had the time of their lives! It was easy for everyone to celebrate with Alison and Erik.

Erik and Alison were married on July 25, 2020, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Tupelo, Mississippi.

***The photos above are screenshots from the film. Photos (not seen here) of this wedding day were taken by Madison of Madison Wright Photography. See her site for the photos from this wonderful day.