Charlottesville Rally #LOVE WINS Wedding (VA)

As told by M Harris Studios: Marissa & Marcus were peacefully protesting last August at the Charlottesville rally when a car plowed through their crowd, killing their friend, Heather Heyer. Marcus pushed his fiance Marissa out of the way of the speeding car causing himself to be hit, throwing him over the car & shattering his leg. After seeing them on Ellen wedding planner Christina Moore from Bella Giornata Events reached out to them & offered her planning services pro bono. After meeting with them she called me and said I can’t believe I just donated an entire wedding. I guess I’d better get to work. I told her I would help any way I could. This story has made worldwide headlines and was a glorious day of love triumphing. Christina kept saying Hate would not have the last word in their story. That we couldn’t help them in the courtroom, bring Heather back or help them heal but that we are in the business of making dreams come true and we could help their new chapter. All Marissa asked of the wedding was that it was purple- Heather’s favorite color and that their favorite song Why I love you from MAJOR. was played. Over 25 vendors came together to make their dream day happen, all donated. MAJOR. flew in to surprise the couple & sang their favorite song as she walked down the aisle. He performed again at their reception. Heather Heyer’s mother, Susan Bro, was there to lead a butterfly release for her daughter. It was a gorgeous day of love, tears, and laughter. Marissa lost her father suddenly in March, sp her 3 brothers stepped in to give their sister away. 

Get inspired and check out this beautiful wedding below, as beautifully captured by  M Harris Studios.