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MR. & MRS.
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“We wanted a small, intimate wedding with close friends and family,” Barrett told PEOPLE ahead of the big day.
02of 09THE LOCATIONLILLY WELCH PHOTOGRAPHYBarrett, 19, said that she and Foehner, 23, decided on their venue because of their love of Texas — where Foehner is from — and the woods.“I spent a lot of time [in Texas] this summer with his family — it’s a great place to get off the grid and relax,” Barrett said. “The venue is in a neat little private area down some dirt roads, which totally fits our style.”
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THE LOCATION
Barrett, 19, said that she and Foehner, 23, decided on their venue because of their love of Texas — where Foehner is from — and the woods.
“I spent a lot of time [in Texas] this summer with his family — it’s a great place to get off the grid and relax,” Barrett said. “The venue is in a neat little private area down some dirt roads, which totally fits our style.”
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THE DRESS
“I was fortunate to find one pretty quickly, and I absolutely LOVE it,” “The Good Ones” singer said.
04of 09THE VOWSLILLY WELCH PHOTOGRAPHYOne of the couple’s good friends,Jeremy Vuolo(the husband ofCounting OnstarJinger Duggar), married them. They wrote their own vows, and Barrett anticipated they both “absolutely” would cry during the special moment.“We’re both excited to make such a serious and holy commitment before the Lord, with our friends and family there to support us and celebrate,” Barrett said. “Becoming one family has been the thing we’ve looked forward to most.”
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THE VOWS
One of the couple’s good friends,Jeremy Vuolo(the husband ofCounting OnstarJinger Duggar), married them. They wrote their own vows, and Barrett anticipated they both “absolutely” would cry during the special moment.
“We’re both excited to make such a serious and holy commitment before the Lord, with our friends and family there to support us and celebrate,” Barrett said. “Becoming one family has been the thing we’ve looked forward to most.”
05of 09IDOL MEMORIESLILLY WELCH PHOTOGRAPHYThe formerAmerican Idolcontestants met during their respective runs on season 16 of the show in 2018.Recognizable names on the couple’s wedding guest list included their fellowIdolseason 16 contestantsCaleb Lee Hutchinson— who was one of Foehner’s groomsmen — and Catie Turner.
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IDOL MEMORIES
The formerAmerican Idolcontestants met during their respective runs on season 16 of the show in 2018.
Recognizable names on the couple’s wedding guest list included their fellowIdolseason 16 contestantsCaleb Lee Hutchinson— who was one of Foehner’s groomsmen — and Catie Turner.
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FIRST DANCE
“It’s such a beautiful melody,” Barrett said. “It feels really cinematic and special, and I think it’s going to make the moment memorable for us.”
07of 09THE CAKELILLY WELCH PHOTOGRAPHYAs for the food, the couple decided to serve up some of their favorites.“Cade loves Mexican food and I love American, so we will have both food options,” Barrett said. “And, of course, lots of cake!”
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THE CAKE
As for the food, the couple decided to serve up some of their favorites.
“Cade loves Mexican food and I love American, so we will have both food options,” Barrett said. “And, of course, lots of cake!”
08of 09YOUNG LOVELilly Welch PhotographyAfter the proposal, Barrett and Foehner knew they didn’t want to wait long to have their wedding.“We thought, ‘What’s the point in waiting years and years if we already know we’re going to be committed to each other forever?’ So may forever start now,” Barrett said. “It is a blessing to find a husband or wife in this life, marriage is a profound and special thing, and we are so excited to finally be husband and wife.”
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YOUNG LOVE
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After the proposal, Barrett and Foehner knew they didn’t want to wait long to have their wedding.
“We thought, ‘What’s the point in waiting years and years if we already know we’re going to be committed to each other forever?’ So may forever start now,” Barrett said. “It is a blessing to find a husband or wife in this life, marriage is a profound and special thing, and we are so excited to finally be husband and wife.”
09of 09NEXT STEPSLILLY WELCH PHOTOGRAPHYAs to what she’s most looking forward to about married life with Foehner, Barrett — whoheads out on tourwithChris Lanethis fall — said it’s just “being together forever.““After being on the road separately this year and navigating that — knowing that we’ll be together, living in the same city, and starting/ending our days together every day is such a gift and what we’ve been looking forward to so much,” she said. “We are thrilled.”
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NEXT STEPS
As to what she’s most looking forward to about married life with Foehner, Barrett — whoheads out on tourwithChris Lanethis fall — said it’s just “being together forever.”
“After being on the road separately this year and navigating that — knowing that we’ll be together, living in the same city, and starting/ending our days together every day is such a gift and what we’ve been looking forward to so much,” she said. “We are thrilled.”
source: people.com
