Kiley & Dan: The Wedding

Previously on Kiley & Dan:

Introduction: Meet the Merriotts

She Said Yes: The Story

Engaged & Planning

Today: Their Wedding Day

Kiley and Dan's wedding was so magical! This couple really made their wedding day personal. They got married on a piece of property that's been in Kiley's family for decades, had a dessert bar filled with homemade goodies that included sweets from Dan's Indian heritage, and found different ways to have both their family and friends involved throughout the day. They also found ways to incorporate their personalities into their wedding, like serving communion to their guests and having tacos for dinner. It was a beautiful wedding that I had the pleasure of coordinating. The couple's love not only for each other, but for their guests, was apparent from beginning to end.

Enjoy the Merriotts' day through these photos by photographer Drew Osumi, with help from Sam Maller.

/ Location: Morgan Hill, CA / Photography: Drew Osumi, Sam Maller / Bridal Gown: David Tutera for Mon Cheri / Caterer: Mexican Taco Party / Flowers: The Flower Shack / Cake: I Do Wedding Cakes / Cake Topper: Chelsea Tamura / Rings: Zales / Coordinator: Ainsley Laven (Dear Wedding Day) / 

Kiley & Dan: Engaged

During Kiley and Dan's eighteen month engagement, her aunt Michelle captured their love for each other on two separate occasions. Enjoy this glimpse into their relationship, plus Kiley's advice on planning.

If you missed their segments, "Meet the Merriotts" and "The Proposal" be sure to check them out!

Kiley & Dan: The Proposal

The Real Couple segment continues with Kiley and Dan's proposal story! If you missed "Meeting the Merriotts," be sure to check it out here.

Celebrating at Disneyland!

Next week: Engaged and Planning!

Real Couple: Meet the Merriotts

Today marks the beginning of a new Thursday tradition featuring real couples. Each month, a different couple will be featured, and each week, a different aspect of their lives will be showcased. This week starts with getting to know the couple, which will then be followed by their proposal story, engagement photos & planning thoughts, and then finally, their wedding day.

Without further ado, meet the Merriots!

I've known this couple since they first started dating my freshmen year of high school, over eight years ago. They are the couple everyone wishes to be. Kiley and Dan spent most of their time dating long-distance. After a year and a half together, Dan left for school down in San Diego while Kiley finished high school in San Jose. Once graduated, Kiley joined Dan in southern California, but at UCLA, over two hours away. Once Dan graduated, he headed back to San Jose where he stayed for a year before starting medical school in New Orleans. To say the least, these two stood by each other with many miles between them, constantly growing in their love for one another.

When they became engaged, our group of friends were over the moon! They are so meant to be man and wife. God knew exactly what he was doing when he thought up these two people to be together. With their constant love and laughter, these two will have nothing but a happy life together.

Enjoy getting to know this incredible couple and check back next week to hear all about the proposal!