This is what happens when a dallas cowboys cheerleader gets married
When a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader gets married, you know it's going to be a proper party, and that it was for this couple! The day started with a lovely garden wedding at Blackstone Country Club with a petal-lined aisle and finished with a dance party and a wedding day tradition that got the whole squad involved. Keep reading to hear all about this adorable couple and their long-distance love story and to see even more of these stunning photos by Nicole Ivanov Photography.
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a long-distance romance while chasing big dreams
Our wedding was almost 8 years in the making. My now husband, Daniel, and I met in high school and ever since the moment we met, we knew it was going to be forever. We actually met as lab partners in chemistry class but didn’t start dating until about a year later when we were seniors in high school. At that time, we had already decided where we were going to college. I had committed to Arizona State to be a member of the dance team and he was on his way to the University of San Diego. Most people thought we weren’t going to last because of the distance. But the distance didn’t matter to us. Through lots of trust, support, and love we graduated four years later. Then, just as we thought we would be going back to live in the same state again, I had the opportunity to move to Dallas for my dream job. I auditioned for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders straight out of college and made it. Now we knew it was going to be another few years of long distance as his job kept him in San Diego. But at the end of my rookie season in 2021, he got down on one knee and proposed.
We had a long engagement that was 2 1/2 years so before we had officially started planning. I was constantly on the Wedding Chicks website for inspiration. It really helped me narrow down what venues to look at and what I should be looking for in all my vendors. Also, seeing all the little details made me confident in what kind of design I wanted as well. On May 25, 2024, I married my husband on a perfect Arizona night. We got married at Blackstone Country Club in Peoria. I had the most amazing team by my side. Our whole day was planned by Audrey Wood of Audrey Wood Events.
getting ready
The day was full of butterflies and anxiousness leading up to the ceremony. All makeup was done at the hotel by Marlene Artistry. We got to the venue, did our final touches, and then put our dresses on. My dress was from the one and only, Galia Lahav, and my bridesmaids' dresses were from Meshki. Being the last child to get married in my family, my dad was particularly emotional to see me in my dress. After all the reveals and pictures, it was time to get ready for the ceremony.
the flowers
Florals by Kendra created these whimsical organic arrangements in shades of pretty pastels. We especially love how they sculpted the white peonies to resemble giant daisies!
an emotional ceremony
My nerves were at an all-time high. But as soon as I walked down the aisle and put my hands in Daniel’s I felt at peace. I knew I was in the exact moment I was supposed to be. I was so excited to be marrying the man I had been with for the last 7 years. We finally could say, “We made it.” Our friends and family were so thrilled and emotional to watch us walk out as husband and wife.
getting the party started
Going into reception, we got our bridesmaids and groomsmen on the floor with us and started the dance party right away. Then onto dinner, which was the best Mexican food buffet ever and some heartfelt and hilarious speeches, followed by our first dance. We chose “Can’t Take My Eyes off You” by Frankie Valli as it really just tells the story of how much we love to be together.
a special performance from the dallas cowboys cheerleaders
I did another performance with my teammates. As a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, it is our tradition to do our signature pregame performance. We do it at every wedding and every time the guests are so thrilled to see a front-row performance of the DCC. We all love doing it together for the guests and it really is a moment that makes everyone smile. From there, it was an open dance floor till the end of the night with gelato, pizza, and a photobooth, of course. The day was absolutely perfect. Every moment in between was so special. Our wedding day was beyond our wildest dreams…we’re already wishing we could relieve it all over again!
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- Wedding Photographers: Nicole Ivanov Photography
- Event Planning & Design: Audrey Wood Events
- Flowers: Florals by Kendra
- Dress & Apparel: Galia Lahav
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Marlene Artistry
- Venues: Blackstone Country Club
- Rentals: Let's Bash Events
- Rentals: The Event Co.
- Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Olivie Details and Design