I’ve known Susann for years—she was my daughter’s drill team coach and instructor, and over the years has become a sweet friend. She had high standards for her future husband—she knew exactly what she wanted and she refused to settle—so when she became pretty serious about Dalton, I had a feeling he was “the one” she’d been waiting for.
I got a phone call from Susanna and as she led into the reason she was calling, I couldn’t help but guess….”Did he propose??” We’d all been waiting on it—they’ve been dating now a few years. She couldn’t have surprised me more when she said they decided to skip the engagement and just get married—in TWO weeks! TWO WEEKS?!? How do you pull off a wedding in two weeks?? This girl did—she bought an off the rack dress, borrowed a veil and hairpiece, and planned the wedding right in her backyard at her farm in Mansfield, Georgia. Susanna’s family all pitched in and prepared the food. Y’all—I shoot a lot of weddings. A lot of very expensive, planned for at least a year weddings—and Susanna’s sweet, intimate backyard farm wedding was EVERY bit as beautiful.
The food, all prepared by her family, was amazing. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, and it was evident Dalton and Susanna were just ready to start their lives together! When Dalton turned to see Susanna walking down the aisle with her father, he teared up. The way they smiled at one another, and to see Susanna’s smile as she danced with her husband under the white tent surrounded by her family was just a beautiful thing. Susanna is a special girl—one who puts faith and family first—and it means SO much to me to see her so happy!
Dalton and Susanna are definitely starting their marriage off with a challenge—only two weeks after they said “I do”, Susanna traveled with her team—the Diamond D Cowgirls Professional Drill team—to perform at Equine Affaire in Ohio. During a performance, a freak accident had her thrown from her horse and whisked to the emergency room where she learned she had a fractured hip and pelvis.
Susanna’s first question was when could she ride again? She is facing a 2-3 month recovery and found herself not being able to work. Her sweet friend, Lauren, set up a go fund me page to help support Susanna during her recovery.
Our prayers are with this amazing lady as she recovers—I know her family would covet your prayers and if you feel inclined to give to help, the go fund me page is liked below. Dalton and Susanna—we love you and are SO proud of you. Even through you started your marriage off with an unforeseen accident, we know God is walking with you both through it and it will only strengthen your marriage! Congratulations do an amazing couple.
Click here to help Susanna: Susanna's Go Fund me
