Taylor & Benjamin

October 19, 2024

Photography: Taylor Walker-Gevelinger

It all began after a Texas A&M football game when mutual friends unknowingly set the stage for Taylor and Ben’s future. While the Aggies celebrated their victory, Taylor and Ben connected over dinner, and little did they know, this casual meeting would spark something much more exciting than football season.

Fast forward to October 14, 2023. Taylor and Ben were in Knoxville, TN, for another Aggie game, but Ben had something special planned. After the game, he suggested they "park the car" but took Taylor to a park with a chapel in the background. There, Ben proposed under a covered pavilion, with a photographer secretly capturing the moment. Taylor, overwhelmed by the surprise, couldn’t have been happier.

The couple quickly began planning their wedding and chose Deep in the Heart Farms in Brenham, TX, for its beauty and proximity to family and friends. The venue, owned by the Andersen family, made the day even more special.

For their rehearsal dinner, they chose the upstairs party room at Rail & Rye in Navasota, TX. It was an intimate gathering of immediate family and the bridal party, filled with laughter and excitement.

On the wedding day, Taylor looked stunning in her Marilyn Asymmetrical Satin Bridal Dress by Maggie Sottero, purchased at Brickhouse Bridal in The Woodlands. The reception at Deep in the Heart Farms was filled with Texas traditions, including a cigar bar and a lively sing-along of the Aggie War Hymn, creating lasting memories. They also branded the venue wall with their new last initial, adding a personal touch.

Their wedding cake, made by a family friend, was a two-tier creation with raspberry filling and almond buttercream, and it was as sweet as the memories they were making.

For their honeymoon, Taylor and Ben planned a two-week adventure through Greece, exploring the islands of Milos and Paros before finishing in Athens. It was the perfect combination of romance, relaxation, and adventure.

From their first meeting over dinner to an unforgettable proposal and a celebration at Deep in the Heart Farms, Taylor and Ben’s wedding was a beautiful reflection of their love story, a day filled with traditions, personal touches, and memories to last a lifetime.

In the end, it wasn’t just the Aggies who won… it was Taylor and Ben’s hearts. 

Advice for the brides to be: Soak up every moment while being a bride! The planning can be stressful at times, but it flies by and is gone before you know it. Your wedding day truly does fly by, but try to stick by one another throughout reception to enjoy everything together.

Written by Amelia Hall

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