08/29/2026
“May the God of hope, fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
It is a gift to be sharing moments from Carissa & Thaddeus’ wedding day with all of you! This sweet couple is so special, and possess a joy that is truly rooted in our precious Lord 🤍
In reflecting on their wedding day, my heart keeps returning to the joy and gratitude that was present in their day. Carissa and Thad truly desired that their wedding day be one of thanksgiving and acknowledgment of the providence of God. While yes, this day was certainly for their sacrament, they had a deep awareness that none of this would have been possible without the work of God’s hand in their lives, and spent their wedding feast in abundant thanksgiving toward God our Father 💙
Three particularly meaningful pieces of their day that I have continued to turn back to are the sacred music, the care and thoughtfulness of Carissa and Thad, and the conclusion of the evening.
The music before the liturgy and during their nuptial mass was some of the most beautiful music I have ever encountered (possibly the most beautiful I have ever heard in my lifetime). It was rooted in praise and worship, with even the traditional mass parts being sung with this in mind, and was unlike anything I have ever encountered at a wedding before.
Then there was Carissa and Thad themselves. Their wedding day was truly a feast, they hosted almost 600 guests throughout the day! Despite this size, they really cared about encountering each guest personally, and found ways to love and care for each person individually in some way 🤍 They truly have servant hearts, and for two people to share this trait so similarly in a marriage is really special 💙
Finally, the end of their beautiful wedding day concluded in the most peaceful and moving of ways. In lieu of a grand sendoff, Carissa and Thad invited all of their guests into the church to honor God at the end of the night. Carissa’s brother and bridesmaid led their family and friends in praise and worship, and singing songs of thanksgiving toward God and blessing over Carissa and Thaddeus as they tearfully exited. It was the most intentional way to end such a beautiful and holy day, and really reflected the depth of love that Carissa and Thad have toward our Good Lord 🤍
Since a conclusion for this day feels so difficult to write, I will share the song of blessing that Carissa & Thad’s family and friends sang over them as they peacefully exited the church on their wedding night. May this continue to be sung over them throughout their lives, and bless those who read or hear them in years to come 🕊️
“May His favor be upon you,
And a thousand generations,
And your family, and your children,
And their children, and their children.
May His presence go before you,
And behind you, and beside you,
All around you, and within you,
He is with you, He is with you.
In the morning,
In the evening,
In your coming, and your going
In your weeping, and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you.”
“The Blessing” - Elevation Worship
P.s. I want to share a huge thank you to the wonderful Kristen Bruley, who used her beautiful gifts to help me serve for this day! You are a true artist, and I am so thankful for you!