Victoria Bonvicini
01of 09TREE OF LIFEVictoria BonviciniThe “All on Me” crooner and the singer-songwriter wed under a 250-year-old oak tree that served as “an incredibly gorgeous and natural altar,” the couple told PEOPLE.
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TREE OF LIFE
The “All on Me” crooner and the singer-songwriter wed under a 250-year-old oak tree that served as “an incredibly gorgeous and natural altar,” the couple told PEOPLE.
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RINGS AND THINGS
The wedding band was custom designed to match and fit perfectly with the engagement ring, which features a 1.75-carat diamond and full platinum setting and band.
03of 09MR. AND MRS.Victoria BonviciniSykes' older brother, Jacob, married the couple, who wrote their own wedding vows.“We wanted to recite our own written vows in addition to traditional wedding vows,” Dawson said. “You better believe that two songwriters and artists wanted to write our own vows and promises!”
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MR. AND MRS.
Sykes' older brother, Jacob, married the couple, who wrote their own wedding vows.
“We wanted to recite our own written vows in addition to traditional wedding vows,” Dawson said. “You better believe that two songwriters and artists wanted to write our own vows and promises!”
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BEST DRESSED
“Honestly, I said I wanted to feel like a fairy princess and that is exactly how the dress makes me feel,” she told PEOPLE ahead of the ceremony.
Dawson wore a custom tux for the ceremony and reception which he designed with Aaron McGill ofFior BespokeandOnly One Tailoringin Nashville.
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SWEET TREAT
Dawson — who’s nominated for song of the year for writingBlake Shelton’s No. 1 hit “God’s Country” at next month’sCMA Awards—proposed to Sykeswhile celebrating their two-year anniversary of dating on a trip to San Francisco in March.
06of 09BLACK AND WHITEVictoria BonviciniDawson hinted that he had something special in store for Sykes — a quick change into a white suit jacket for their reception.“I have a small surprise for when Leah and I are announced,” he said. “It’s something very big for me as a man who hasn’t worn anything but black in five years.”
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BLACK AND WHITE
Dawson hinted that he had something special in store for Sykes — a quick change into a white suit jacket for their reception.
“I have a small surprise for when Leah and I are announced,” he said. “It’s something very big for me as a man who hasn’t worn anything but black in five years.”
07of 09MAKIN' A MESSVictoria BonviciniDawson and Sykes have been together for two-and-half-years, but he knew she was the one from the jump.“After our first date I told my brother I didn’t want to let anyone else be with her,” the “Dark Horse” singer said. “He told me to lock it down then! This is big because we never really talked love or relationships together at all.“Sykes, on the other hand, knew Dawson was the one “when he continually made what mattered to me a priority: my family, music and faith.““I knew that he would always point me towards the things that were important and challenge me to be a better sister, daughter and wife,” she said.
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MAKIN' A MESS
Dawson and Sykes have been together for two-and-half-years, but he knew she was the one from the jump.
“After our first date I told my brother I didn’t want to let anyone else be with her,” the “Dark Horse” singer said. “He told me to lock it down then! This is big because we never really talked love or relationships together at all.”
Sykes, on the other hand, knew Dawson was the one “when he continually made what mattered to me a priority: my family, music and faith.”
“I knew that he would always point me towards the things that were important and challenge me to be a better sister, daughter and wife,” she said.
08of 09THE DETAILSVictoria BonviciniAt the reception, the couple incorporated small touches to represent parts of their story, including tequila shots for toasts, handmade margaritas and a coffee bar featuring roasts from his native California, her native Florida and their current home of Nashville.
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THE DETAILS
At the reception, the couple incorporated small touches to represent parts of their story, including tequila shots for toasts, handmade margaritas and a coffee bar featuring roasts from his native California, her native Florida and their current home of Nashville.
09of 09LOOKING AHEADVictoria BonviciniWhen it comes to marriage itself, Dawson said he’s excited to take their love to the “ultimate level.““I’m excited to celebrate with our family, to grow together even stronger, to work through the hard times, to start a family and to always have someone closer than close,” he said.
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LOOKING AHEAD
When it comes to marriage itself, Dawson said he’s excited to take their love to the “ultimate level.”
“I’m excited to celebrate with our family, to grow together even stronger, to work through the hard times, to start a family and to always have someone closer than close,” he said.
source: people.com
