Welcome to Part 2 of our exclusive look at Mattie Jackson’s Fairytale Wedding.
If you haven’t heard already, Mattie Jackson Selecman, daughter of country music legend Alan Jackson, is Southern Bride’s Summer 2018 cover bride. We are all too thrilled to share all the beautiful details of her fairytale wedding on her family estate with you in a 3 part blog exclusive. In Mattie’s own words, she describes how she met her now husband, Ben Selecman and shares her favorite moments of her big day.
Ben will tell you we first met at a mutual friend’s wedding, but I just remember dancing with a cute guy and never thinking about him after. We reconnected 2 years later while he spent a summer clerking for a judge in Nashville during law school. He asked me out and I said no, but he didn’t give up. Three months later, he called. I finally relented, so he drove almost 4 hours just for dinner and we’ve talked every day since. He pursued me until I finally saw the handsome, outgoing, Godly guy I needed. After deciding we were meant for forever, he took me on a picnic on the Old Historic Natchez Trace, where we enjoyed incredible wine, cheese, dancing and the most romantic proposal.
We are both big on entertaining our friends and family, so to say the day was a fairytale is an understatement. It felt like the first day of school, senior prom, and a sort of graduation into a world with so much more gravity than any we’d yet experienced. I was calm and ready to cross the finish line, while Ben was giddy and charged like a little boy throwing his first fastball. The first look felt somewhat surreal. The ceremony felt surprisingly personal, like it was just us, the pastor and the defeated, ominous clouds that held back the rain.
See part 1 of our exclusive look at Mattie Jackson’s Fairytale Wedding and check back next week for part 3, where we dive into the details of her gorgeous reception.
photographer: Kristyn Hogan | venue: Jackson Family Estate | invitations: White Ink Calligraphy | flowers: The Tulip Tree | rentals + decor (china, flatware, barware): Please Be Seated | wedding gown: Vera Wang | mother of the bride’s gown:Cristina Ottaviano | hair + makeup: Parlour 3 | shoes: Jimmy Choo | grooms attire: Joseph A. Banks
Prayers for the families during this most difficult time
May God bless you all and be with you throughout this horrible tragedy. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your lost. Your entire family is in our prayers. God will guide you and get you through this difficult time.
May Jesus keep his arms around you, and May you know that they are there. many prayers,
Please know that you and your Families are I my Prayers. My Heart breaks for you all. Please find comfort in knowing the Lord is with you. Corinthians, I will walk in faith even when I can’t see. May God Bless you all.
Only a few short months of memories for a lifetime. What a gift you gave him of becoming his wife. This is an amazing story and heartbreak all in one. Praying for you and your family and friends.
Words will never fix this. I am so sorry for your loss! May God hold you and your family close.
So sorry for your loss. God bless you and the entire family.
We are all praying for you in this time of great loss. May the Lord God uphold you in His mighty hand and comfort you with His love.
There are no words to ease your pain, but may it help just knowing so many people care. May God bless all of you during this very difficult time. Will keep everyone in our prayers.
Thoughts and Prayers for Ben , Mattie and the entire family .. May memories made help get you through the difficult days ahead .
May God be with you at this so difficult time. I know how hard it is to lose a husband..
My deepest sympathy to both families and all who knew and loved this couple. He seemed to be a great young man. Too soon too early. Praying for all.
Such a tragedy. I am so deeply sorry. May God surround you with His love and comfort as you grieve through your loss.
Prayers going up for the Jackson family. Such a tragic loss for a young happily married couple. Praying for your peace and understanding in the days ahead. There are just no words to adaquately express my deep sympathy to you and your family. May the loving arms of Jesus hold you tight. Blessings, Madeline
Prayers for you all.
Prayers for Mattie, the Jackson family and Ben’s family. May God heal all you’re hearts.
I send my deepest sympathy during this sad time. My heart is with the Jackson family….take care of yourselves and of each other.
I don’t know you personally but have went to many concerts of your Father, there is no words Mattie to say to you on losing your husband. Prayers for you Mattie, your family and Ben’s family. God will help you get thru this with time.
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God keep all of you in his loving and tender care.
Dear sweet Jesus carry Mattie & family through this tragedy. Deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
How tragic for such a young life my thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family and God will help you through this difficult time.
Mattie, your loss is heartbreaking. This tragedy has brought you and Ben the love of so many people who don’t know you personally and whom you may never know, but hopefully you can feel that love. Prayers for you and your family, also for Ben’s family. I see his brother and parents in the video and can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. There is no such thing as closure of a loss such as yours, and there should not be because your beautiful memories of Ben and the joy and love he brought you will carry you forever. My deepest sympathy.
I wish you fond memories of yesterday, and love peace and sunshine for all your days to come.
There are no words to comfort you at this terrible time in your life….may you find comfort, peace and joy in your memories of your life together. May God hold you in his loving arms.