Phillip and Tamara's story began in 2016 - two people working at the same company, came into each other's lives in the blink of an eye. The simplicity of passing by someone on any given day does not typically leave a lasting impression, but for Phillip & Tamara, those were the moments that brought them closer to finding each other.
My heart was lassoed at that point. That moment was when I really couldn't stop thinking about him.
- Tamara
After two years of cordial hello's and slowly getting to know each other, they decided to take a leap and go on their first date in 2018. It took two dates, and what would end up being their last-first kiss, for them to realize they had found someone special.
I took the track shoes off because I knew I didn't have to chase anymore. Jut hold her hand and walk slow, and I'd be happy.
- Phillip
About Phillip & Tamara
The Proposal
Their children are the most important parts of their lives, and it was only appropriate for Phillip to include his and her children in his proposal for marriage. Phillip will often bring Tamara flowers at the the end of the day (yes, he is a true gentleman!), so it was not out of the ordinary for him to make such a gesture of love. However, he wanted this expression of his love for her to be a bit more symbolic of their blending families embracing one another. Each of their children presented a rose to Tamara as a blessing of their marriage. With each rose, it became clear that this was no ordinary flower exchange. Finally, Phillip presented her with the final rose, and a rose gold engagement ring in the perfect at-home proposal.
The Wedding
In preparation for their big day, they started to search for Phillip's matching rose gold men's wedding band, as it was important to him that he match with Tamara.
She loves rose gold, and anything she loves, I love, so it was an easy decision on the style I would choose.
- Phillip
As he searched online for the perfect rose gold wedding band, he and Tamara kept coming back to the same conclusion of where they would be purchasing from - My Trio Rings! After their original order was delayed as a result of crafting facilities adhering to shelter-in-place orders, we were able to collaborate with Phillip and Tamara to find a rose gold wedding band, in-stock, and in his finger size to be shipped and delivered for their wedding day. The date was set for Memorial Day Weekend of 2020, Phillip and Tamara were to be married in front of their family and friends, celebrating in the joyous occasion of a wedding reception.
COVID-19 would not stop them from becoming husband and wife on the day they had dreamed of getting married. Life is too short, and love is too important to allow an admittedly significant bump in the road stop your from marrying the one you love!
So Phillip and Tamara made the decision to hold a Zoom wedding on the day they had originally planned, and will celebrate their nuptials at a later date!
When speaking with these two, their love for one another is clear. They are two individuals truly deserving of happiness, and we wish them nothing but the best as they spend the rest of their lives together. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for these two, and look forward to the day when they celebrate their wedding with their loved ones.
Photography by Michelle Lynn @whereismichelle313