Elise & Ben’s Elegant Winter Wedding at The Hillside Estate

My sister has just been one of the greatest gifts of my life. She's my built-in best friend, my biggest supporter, and the person who knows me better than anyone else in the world. Watching her grow into the woman she is today has been such a privilege. As her older sister, I feel like I don't share enough about the things that I have learned from her. She is strong, incredibly patient with Elise has a God-given gift of meeting life's challenges with faith and quiet courage. Being her sister has made me a better person and I'm endlessly grateful for the examples she sets every single day. I met Ben back in third grade and after all these years I can confidently say he's been exactly the same. He's loyal, he's determined, he's the kind of friend that shows up without being asked. But genuinely that big heart is who Ben is. Elise has always been someone who loves deeply and lives authentically. She brings warmth into every room she enters and she has a way of making people feel seen and valued. You look beautiful. Ben, from the moment you came into her life we all saw her light shine a little bit brighter. You love her well, you support her endlessly and you make her incredibly happy and honestly that's all we could ask for. You are her calm in the chaos, her steady hand and her safe place. Benjamin Robert Crockett, I love your gentle spirit, your patience and how selfless you are. You support me in my dreams and challenge me to be a better woman. Today, God has blessed me with the opportunity to marry the love of my life, the mother of my future children and my best friend. I am marrying the most loving, kind and supportive person I know. I wouldn't pick anyone else to spend the rest of my life with. You bring me joy every day, your smile is infectious and your beauty is radiant. I vow to love you better each day than I did the day before and to respect, protect and trust you every day. I vow to love you through whatever highs and lows life brings us, even if that low it ain't in Louisiana, Texas. I will be your biggest cheerleader, your safe place and your partner in all that God calls us to do. Today and always I give you my heart and unwavering love. I love you. I love you Elise and this is my eternal vow. I now pronounce you husband and wife. Benjamin, you may kiss your bride. The way you love her, support her and walk beside her so faithfully shows all of us what a true partnership looks like. And most importantly, you know how to keep up with our family, which truly says a lot. We couldn't have picked a better person for her. Welcome to the family Ben. I know my parents are excited that Elise and I finally have someone else to gang up on. I'm happy to announce that I'm a finally an only child. Cheers. Seeing Ben with Elise just makes sense. Ben, I couldn't be happier for you. And Elise, thank you for taking care of one of my best friends. So let's raise a glass to love, laughter, great adventures, and a lifetime of Ben being a very well-dressed man.