Emily Blair Clower + Matthew Leonard Crawford
January 18, 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX • engaged 1 year, 4 months
photos by Alyssa Nikole Photography
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How we met:
Matthew and I are high school sweethearts! We met at London High School and dated for 9 years before we got married!
The proposal:
Matthew proposed to me at one of our favorite places, Cinnamon Shore!
Favorite detail:
Bride: The wallpaper Tiffany installed throughout the reception! We had it back behind the band, as well as on the bars! Groom: I love to fish so it was an awesome surprise to have a local fly fisherman from Rockport, TX tying flies. Big hit with the guys!
Favorite moment:
Bride & Groom: By far our favorite moment was our last dance. Matthew and I love to dance! It was the best, chatting about all of the amazing moments throughout the most perfect night, just us two, while dancing to “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge.
If you could do one thing over:
Bride: To relive that entire day! It truly could not have been more perfect, fun, and filled with love!
Advice for couples:
Bride: It is one of the most special times in your life. Have fun & celebrate every single detail and moment!
DETAILS:
Ceremony: Church of the Good Shepherd
Officiant: Reverend Milton Black
Reception: Art Museum of South Texas, 330 guests
Rehearsal dinner: Corpus Christi Yacht Club
Wedding planner: Avenue I Events, Tiffany Batchelor
Photographer: Alyssa Nikole Photography
Dress: Julian Gold Bridal, Mark Ingram
Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding rings: David Gardner’s Jewelers
Jewelry & accessories: earrings: Julian Gold; eternity band: mother of the bride
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Bella Bridesmaids, The Dessy Group
Hair: Norma Santoyo
Makeup: Bloom Beauty, Savannah Moore Hallick
Stationery: custom watercolor painting and designs by Tiffany Batchelor, Avenue I Events
Flowers: Always in Bloom
Decorations: bride’s collection
Caterer: Catering by Waterstreet
Cake: Cakes 2 Dy 4
Reception rentals: Butler Signature Events, Avenue I Events, Celebrations, Scarlet Rose
Entertainment: Jordan Khan Band
Special features: wallpapered backdrops and bars
Favors: custom-tied fishing flies, matchbooks with wedding logo
Registry: Park Seven
Honeymoon: Sugar Beach Viceroy in St. Lucia