ReMarried! Summer Wedding at Tashua Knolls Golf & Banquet in Connecticut: Terri + Will

Terri and Will fell in love and first wed in 1994. After fourteen years of marriage, the two went their separate ways. Seven years of being apart went by before the two came back together, ready to take on the world again. Their story is quite the testimony so it’s best to hear it straight from them…

Wedding Date: July 24, 2015
Wedding Location: Tashua Knolls Golf & Banquet in Trumbull, CT
First Dance Song: “For You” by Kenny Lattimore, sung by my nephew, Shawn Harris
Favorite Item on the Menu: The stuffed filet of sole!
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Gifts: The bridesmaids each received a Tiffany signature heart tag bracelet and the groomsmen received casual watches.

Tell us about how you met and all about the proposal!

I knew of William from high school but we lost contact over the years. Many years later, we happened to be at the same party where we danced and briefly conversed. Although we did not exchange numbers, he somehow found out where I worked and sent me flowers the next day to my job and he expressed how he really enjoyed seeing me and asked me out on a date. We eventually went out again which allowed us to rekindle our friendship, fall in love, move to California and marry in Las Vegas (1994).  

Life was grand and blissful at the tender age of 25 but like with anything in life there were challenges and setbacks that literally stifled us. Colon Cancer struck me at the age of 35, depression, loss of loved ones, infidelity etc. Our marriage was spiraling out of control. After 14 years of marriage, unfortunately it dissolved and led us to divorce. However, despite the separation and despair, it made us grow stronger not only as individuals but in our faith and walk with God.  

Seven years of being divorced had to pass for us to realize our love for one another still remained. Through prayer, marital counseling, our obedience to God & the help of our church family, we were able to reconcile our marriage. We learned and recognized that marriage is a covenant, not a contract and if you put God in the center, He’ll make all things new the way He intended it to be.  

On February 13, 2015, almost 21 years to the date of our first marriage, William asked for my hand in marriage at one of my favorite restaurants with close friends nearby.  A “Beautiful Work Of God” took place on July 24, 2015 where we celebrated our love in marriage with family and friends. We hope our story will inspire and give hope to those who may be facing difficulties in their marriage.  Just know that marriage is an ongoing journey so don’t give up and don’t give in! Be encouraged and remember that all things are possible and that God is a God of second chances. We are now refreshed, renewed, restored and know that love always wins!

 Memories

My best memory was having my mom present and seeing her enjoy herself immensely. She was hospitalized a few days before and we didn’t think she would be able to attend. However, she was present and partied like a rock star!

Help a bride-to-be out!

Have a mentoring couple – this is valuable. A mentoring couple can coach and guide you through rough patches in your marriage as well as help you learn about marriage in your day-to-day living.

Don’t take on too much debt. Debt can bring on stresses but if you choose to have debt for things, do so wisely. Don’t get in over your heads.

Keep Dating. Dating should not stop once you get married. Dating keeps you connected. It also sets aside time when you can focus solely on your relationship, your marriage. In the midst of all that life throws at you with careers, kids and family and everything else, dating can be a key to your marital success.

Don’t go to bed mad. It’s best to resolve issues immediately and forgive one another too.

Share your day. One of the things I enjoy most about our marriage is the time when we reconnect at the end of the day and share what took place. Do more than just say hello. Take time to sit and catch up with each other.

Don’t forget to cultivate your own interests. While togetherness is really important and your marriage should be the number one priority in your life, it is also important not to forget that you are two unique individuals. Don’t completely lose yourself in your marriage.  Having fun with the girls is okay, just not everyday.

Vendors:

Venue: Tashua Knolls Golf & Banquet
Stationery: Royale Amethyst Invitations and Designs
Photographer: Abbey Domond Photography 
Gown: Maggie Sottero
Bridesmaids Dresses: Two Birds
Hair: Phenomenal Hair
Make-up Artist: Alicia Murphy
DJ: DJ Kool Keith of 94.3 FM
Event Stylist + Florals: Ruth Ridgeway Design
Cake: DiMare’s Pastry