Brittany Ann Kleine and Jacob Daniel Huffman Spotlight
Brittany Ann Kleine & Jacob Daniel Huffman
January 17, 2015 • Portland, TX • Engaged for 9 months
Photos by Alyssa Nikole Photography
Colors: Blush and gold
Ceremony: Our Lady of Mount
Carmel in Portland, TX
Reception: Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz Center, 250 guests
Rehearsal dinner: Hoegemeyer’s BBQ Barn, 40 guests
Officiant: Father Mark Chamberlin
Invitations: Bride
Wedding dress: Country Bride,
Maggie Sottero
Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Whiteflash
Jewelry: Pearls from James Avery
Bridesmaids dresses: Country Bride, Bill Levkoff
Hair and make up: Kelsie Asher
Flowers: Greens N Things
Photographer: Alyssa Nikole Garza
Entertainment: Chris Salinas Band
Decorations: Candelabras and linen were from the florist, the
rest were done by my mother
and myself
Caterers and liquor: Soloman P. Ortiz Center
Cake: Yolanda’s Custom Cakes
Rentals: Soloman P. Ortiz Center provided the stage and dance floor, La De Da Events provided the wall drop and chandelier
Wedding favors: Koozies and
candy bar
Bridal party gifts: Bridesmaids: monogrammed Columbia shirts, nail polish, and burlap wreaths with their initial. Groomsmen: custom canvas King Ranch Saddle Shop koozies and a bottle of whiskey
Honeymoon: Rome, Munich, Bavarian Alps & Prague
How we met:
At Brewster’s Street through a friend.
The proposal:
I converted to Catholicism and he was my mentor for the RCIA class. It was an hour before the Easter vigil service, as well as my confirmation, and we were taking pictures at the Dunes and he dropped down on one knee!
Favorite detail:
Bride: All the candle holders and votives painted gold by my mother and I. Nothing was alike and everything was unique. Groom: I was a big fan of the food.
Favorite moment:
Bride: Walking out of the church after the service as man and wife. I felt like I could finally breathe! Groom: Seeing Brittany walk down the aisle.
Biggest challenge:
Bride: Trying to get everything set up for the big day. I would get daily phone calls and texts from my mom. My go-to line when I didn’t want to work on wedding details was, “I gotta go now.” Groom: Talking to everyone.
If you could do one thing over: Bride: Consider seeing Jacob before the wedding. It was way more emotional that I ever could have expected. Groom: Make sure to eat a piece
of cake!
Funniest/most embarrassing moment:
Bride: The flower girl ran out of rose petals and announced that she ran out, then tried to pick them up off the floor to throw again! It was beyond precious. Groom: While reciting vows, the priest referred to me as Brittany’s wife.
Advice for future brides or grooms:
Bride: don’t sweat the small details. Chances are, no one, not even yourself, will remember! Groom: Don’t let her stress out. If she does, give her margaritas.
What you look forward to the most:
Bride: Coming home to him every day. Going to bed and waking up next to him (and our dogs) every day. He leaves for work before I do and never fails to kiss me good bye and as soon as we get back from work. Groom: Starting a family together.
How to make your spouse happy:
Bride: He’s so simple to please. I’m blessed he’s so easy going. Simple trips to the grocery store together are fun for us. But try to make mall shopping trips fast! Groom: You shouldn’t have to try, it just happens if it’s right.