OUR WEDDING DAY | we lost my mama 2 weeks before our wedding day, but Jesus. | BLNK FILMS

Six months ago, Blake and I walked down the aisle and became one. But, six and a half months ago, my mom and my best friend took her last breath here on earth after a 2 year battle with breast cancer and her first breath in the presence of Jesus, the One she lived her whole entire life for. Losing her just 15 days before we were supposed to walk down the aisle was unexplainable - there are no words to encompass how hard it was, is, and will probably always be.

My mom didn't have a lot of requests in her last days, but she was adamant with Blake and I that we got married, on March 21, in Seaside, just like we had always dreamt of and planned. I wish I could say that it was easy or that the wedding "bliss" was our portion the whole weekend without her, but the ways that Jesus made His presence known and the ways that we felt my mama were unexplainable, still to this day I don't have words.

Blake and I's greatest prayer and hope for our wedding day is that God would be glorified and that we all would leave that chapel better than we came - and we did. So many people encountered the Lord, we had an altar call, we worshipped, we wept, but we danced too. We celebrated amidst the weight of the grief and the mourning - because thats what my mama wanted.

and to our insanely talented videographer and our dear friend, Kathryn with BLNK Films, we love you. Words will fall short when I try to encapsulate your talent and who you are as a human in words so I will keep it short - you gave us the greatest gift of remembrance and we are forever in debt to you because of it. Thank you for pouring your heart out into this film.

To my family, I cannot believe how lucky I am to have each of you to walk through these valleys with. Thank you for loving us, for seeking the face of Jesus in everything you do and for holding us up on our wedding day. I know mom would be so proud of all of us.

To our friends that traveled far to stand beside us in what was simultaneously our greatest and hardest moments, we love you and we are rich in friendship because of each of you.

To my followers and the community that has surrounded me, more times than not, your prayers and your kind words have sustained me. Thank you.

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

[sydnee]

If anyone needs to cry, watch this. This is unreal and I have no words to explain the beauty of this video/storytelling.

[HelloGabey]

I don't think I've ever sobbed so hard from a stranger's story. I am speechless. Thank you for sharing such an incredible and intimate story with all of us. God's heart for us is so evident all throughout this story. Wow.

[zoetaguma]

Literally bawled my eyes out. Jesus is so evident, especially in the hardest moment.

[ChelseaandNick]

What an incredible story and testimony of the goodness of God. 😭😭😭 Thank you for letting us into your lives like this!

[paularefino]

Not sure why this came up on my feed but I am sitting here crying! Such a powerful video!

[lifestylewithpaige]

As someone who knows not one person in this, you can FEEL the love. From your husband, to your siblings, dad, family and all your friends. No doubt in my mind that your mama was with y’all this day, with the best view possible. ❤

[Saphireaway]

unbelievable filmmaking. The storytelling, the editing... what a really powerful way to share that incredible love and faithfulness of you folks.

[JamieFergusonFilms]

I think that may just be the best wedding film I have ever seen. The detail is just insane. The audio and the feels are just crazy. Well done to you!!!

[Escapeofthebride]

“A good marriage is two servants in love” 🙌🏻💞🙏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[ashii]

I couldn't stop crying....when...

1. the part when she said, "remember being a little girl, "
2. the video of the father getting married
3. both of them giving thanks to the Lord
4. the part where I think one of the bridesmaids or sisters was reading a promising scripture.
5. the bride turn around then started to cry when she saw her family.


This is love...Thank you, Lord

[emmieW]

Litterally bawled the whole video. I've never seen a wedding video more intimate and touching than this! I feel your grief through the video and the love that you have for your new husband. Jesus heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3. I pray you find strength in our Lord as you navigate this new chapter in your life.

[jaydenbisson]

I feel like I just watched an entire movie. The storytelling & everyone involved was so beautiful inside & out ❤️ I have never seen a more powerful or well done video, this is absolutely breathtaking.

[sabrinafantini]

I know we all don’t know you personally, but I can wholeheartedly say we cried beside you watching this. I’ve never seen a family go through such heartache yet celebrate with such joy knowing she is with her creator. I pray you have a blessed marriage and life time of happiness with your family

[theyarigeyer]

“The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.”
God bless you guys! ❤️

[CoronadoBaptistEP]

My brother passed away March 21st, 2016, and my Dad just passed away on March 29th. There isn't a woman in my life, but I know they would be proud of what I am about to step into in my career as a videographer. I'm not even 6 minutes into this video and I'm already bawling. thank you

[rachelortiz]

“A good marriage is two servants in love” 😍🤵🏼👰🏼‍♀️🤍✨ all these comments were true you can’t watch this without crying God is so good!👏🏻👏🏻😭🤍✨

[thecogills]

I don't know how this video ended up on my home page, but I was so drawn to it. Everything that took place was absolutely beautiful. The sincerity and realness of everything just made it so much more special. If there is ever one video that I never want to forget watching.. it is this. Congratulations on becoming ONE and I wish you all happiness and blessings.

[brookemorgan]

Not only did this open my eyes and heart to the love of Jesus again… but also the importance of the obedience, constant devotion, and childlike faith that has been lacking in my relationship with Jesus and the importance of praying with and for my husband. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story! This is just the reminder and push that I needed. Praying for nothing but blessings on your marriage and new life together. 🤍 THANK YOU

[biancasarai]

wow this is so so beautiful. i can’t stop crying. it’s so evident jesus is in the center of not only your family but your new marriage. congratulations, you two deserve the world 🤍

[findingtruthinthechaos]

I cant get through it, my mom passed away a month ago with cancer, i too had a experience with a dolphin just before she passed away and on my way home after she passed away there was a bus with a dolphin on the back -
I am touched by this beautiful video ♡