Highschool sweethearts Brooke and Rocco were together for 5 years before their engagement and had a romantic shotgun elopement a mere 6 months later.
How does that saying go again!? >> when you know you know!
In true COVID wedding style, these two lovebirds eloped in the most magical way at a stunning, traditional Texan chapel in Austin, TX with a dessert backdrop - SWOON! Rocco wore a sleek tweed suit and velvet loafers and Brooke a bohemian bell sleeved gown, chucks and the most stunning wildflower bouquet in gorgeous Fall hues of sage, burgundy and ecru. This elopement gives us all the COOL wedding inspo vibes. Read on for all the details. Congratulations to these two sweethearts. Cheers to a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness!
The Couple’s Names
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Where are each of you from? How did you meet?
We are from Georgia and we met our freshman year of highschool.
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How long were you in a relationship before you got engaged and married?
We started dating at the very end of our senior year of high school and got engaged on our 5 year anniversary. We got married six months later.
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Where did your wedding take place?
We got married at Chapel Dulcinea right outside of Austin, Tx.
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Why did you choose your venue?
We were looking to elope and Chapel Dulcinea offered free elopements with a very easy process to book and it was absolutely beautiful.
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We didn't have any.
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How many guests attended your wedding?
None, it was just the two of us
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What was your wedding color palette?
We went for a darker fall tone: forest green, burgundy, rust
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What dress did you wear ?
The bohemian bell sleeve with an empire waist
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What was your makeup style? And who made you up
I've never been a big makeup person so I went with a very simple look. Just mascara, some concealer under my eyes, and my favorite lipstick. I did it myself.
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What was your hair style? And who took care of your hair
I love my hair buzzed and while I normally do it myself, this time I went to Birds Barbershop in Austin to make sure it was perfect.
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What jewelry and accessories did you have? Is there a special story about it?
Besides my engagement ring I wore the first ring my husband ever gave me. We had been dating for about three months and he mailed it to me since we were long distance. He apparently didn't look at the description for the ring because he had bought me a wedding band on accident. My whole family thought we had gotten engaged and I thought it was really funny so I wore it on my ring finger until we did get engaged. We never did promise rings but I like to think it was a sign.
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Where did you purchase the wedding rings and why did you choose this style
We got our rings from Charles and Colvard, an eco friendly company that specializes in moissanite rings. I've always wanted a very simple, vintage inspired ring. I knew I wanted solitaire and I had always had my heart set on silver so the rose gold surprised me. But that and the rose cut of the ring felt exactly like me as soon as I saw it. We also both loved the option of very thin bands.
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What shoes did you wear ?
I wore my high tops. Since we started dating, every time my high tops have worn out he has gotten me a new pair so they are very special to me.
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What flowers were in your bouquet?
It was a mix of dried eucalyptus and wild flowers
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No cake but we did get vegan burgers and milkshakes right after from Nom Burger and Milkey Way Shakes.
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What is your favorite memory from that day?
Taking photos after the ceremony. Since it was just the two of us we got to spend a lot of time with our photographer and we got to have a lot of fun and just be ourselves and enjoy being married.
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What is one thing you wish you would have known when planning your wedding?
That time flies between your engagement and your wedding when you're actively planning. Six months sounded like so long but it went by so fast so remember to enjoy the planning part even if you're stressed because that's a part of your wedding too.
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What is your number one tip for building a happy relationship?
It's said all the time but if your partner is truly your best friend you will be happy. My husband has been my best friend since we were eighteen and, while of course we aren't perfect, I can't imagine feeling this level of happiness and joy with someone who wasn't my best friend.
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Where did you go on your honeymoon? (or planning to go)
No plans for a honeymoon right now but hopefully something after it's safe to travel
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Photographer @jokweddings
Floral Boutique @bridalwish
Jewelry @charlesandcolvard