This Groom Surprised His Bride with a Serenade at Their Barnyard Wedding

By Ryan Conner

Christina Swisher and David Collins met their sophomore year at Baylor University but didn’t go on their first date for another five years. But who’s counting? Well, David was. He proposed to Christina with a letter that added up the days between meeting and going on their first date—and all that time he had been crazy about her. On April 23, 2017, they married at The White Sparrow Barn, which was designed as a “secret garden.” And David was keeping his own secret: He surprised his bride with a serenade of Ray LaMontagne’s “You Are the Best Thing,” to which Christina says, “Could he be any dreamier?”

Credits

Ceremony & Reception Site

The White Sparrow Barn
Photographer

Grant Daniels Photography
Bridal Gown Designer

Liancarlo
Bridal Gown Retailer

Stanley Korshak Bridal
Hair & Makeup

Maitee Miles
Groom’s Attire

Joe by Joseph Abboud
Bridesmaids Dresses Designer

Jenny Yoo
Bridesmaids Dresses Retailer

The Wedding Suite at Nordstrom
Flowers

Bows + Arrows
Stationery

Melanie Frazier, DFW Events; Joanna Dee Studio (invitation design and wedding logo)
Custom Wedding Favor

Vine+Branches via Etsy
Music

Andy Austin Entertainment
Cake

Dallas Affaires Cake Co.
Videographer

Splendor Films
Lighting

Absolute Entertainment
Wedding Rentals

Perch Event Decor; BBJ Linen
Wedding Planner

DFW Events