{"id":64689,"date":"2018-03-26T11:44:32","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T10:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=64689"},"modified":"2018-03-26T13:16:02","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T12:16:02","slug":"elyse-joshua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/elyse-joshua\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Love: Elyse + Joshua&#8217;s Traditional Wedding Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This sweet pair was just 17 when they first set eyes on each other in their high school biology class&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>After attending college together, Joshua took Elyse back to the very classroom the met got down on one knee and proposed! As if this proposal couldn&#8217;t get any more sentimental, about 25 of the couple&#8217;s family and friend burst out to surprise Elyse after she said &#8220;yes&#8221;!<\/p>\n<p>The high school sweethearts wed in a breathtaking traditional ceremony, that needed little decoration, then partied into the night with cake and lots of dancing.<\/p>\n<p>Take a peek at Elyse&#8217;s dress and long, cascasding veil! Originally, she had been inspired by Kate Midleton but created her own version of picture-perfect bridal beauty.<\/p>\n<h2>The Beginning<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;We are high school sweethearts! We met in biology class when we were 17 and were put next to each other on the seating chart. We went on to attend college together \u2013 and the rest is history!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_199 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_199 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_199-Copy-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_199-Copy-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_198 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_198 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_198-Copy-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_198-Copy-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>The Proposal<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Josh took me back to the classroom where we met and proposed right next to our old desks. About 25 of our family and friends were hiding in the classroom closet and burst out to surprise us after I said yes!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_200 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_200 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_200-Copy-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_200-Copy-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_208 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_208 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_208-Copy-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_208-Copy-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_216 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_216 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_216-Copy-1000x666.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_216-Copy-1000x666.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_245 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_245 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_245-Copy-1000x666.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_245-Copy-1000x666.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_250 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_250 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_250-Copy-1000x666.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_250-Copy-1000x666.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_261 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_261 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_261-Copy-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_261-Copy-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>A Bit Of Advice<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Love is more of an action than a feeling. The best way a couple can show love to one another is by consistently serving one another and putting the other before themselves. By doing this, you are creating a loving bond that will last a lifetime!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_265 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_265 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_265-Copy-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_265-Copy-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_267 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_267 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_267-Copy-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_267-Copy-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_266 - Copy\" title=\"Wedding_266 - Copy\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_266-Copy-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_266-Copy-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_270 - Copy (2000x1333)\" title=\"Wedding_270 - Copy (2000x1333)\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_270-Copy-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_270-Copy-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>The Dress<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;I thought I wanted a wedding dress that was the exact replica of Kate Middleton\u2019s, but when I put on a similar gown, I looked like my grandmother! When I tried on my dress, I absolutely loved the style and it just felt right for me, even though it wasn\u2019t what I had originally envisioned. With the help of an amazing seamstress, I was even able to design a new illusion neckline on my dress that was reminiscent of Kate\u2019s. I got my fairytale dress after all!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_336\" title=\"Wedding_336\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_336-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_336-533x800.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_352\" title=\"Wedding_352\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_352-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_352-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>The Theme<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 0.9em\">&#8220;My style was classic elegance with a hint of gold.\u00a0I DIY\u2019d most of the signs, the table numbers, and our programs.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_341 (2000x1333)\" title=\"Wedding_341 (2000x1333)\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_341-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_341-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_323 (2000x1333)\" title=\"Wedding_323 (2000x1333)\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_323-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_323-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_319 - Copy (2000x1333)\" title=\"Wedding_319 - Copy (2000x1333)\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_319-Copy-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_319-Copy-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_412\" title=\"Wedding_412\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_412-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_412-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_420\" title=\"Wedding_420\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_420-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_420-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Special Moments<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;My favourite moment of the day was being out on the dance floor with all our closest friends and family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_465 (2000x1333)\" title=\"Wedding_465 (2000x1333)\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_465-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_465-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_392\" title=\"Wedding_392\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_392-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_392-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Bride Tips<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Have someone pack you extra cake and put it in your getaway car!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_595 (2000x1333)\" title=\"Wedding_595 (2000x1333)\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_595-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding_595-2000x1333-1000x667.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-1 mob-col-1-1 tiny-col-1-1\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-1\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Wedding_596 - 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