MACKENZIE & TIM | It's our Wonderful Life | Precious Interview | Real Weddings
Mackenzie and Tim met on a corner in midtown Detroit — Second and Forest. Their sparkle moment was a snowy night Mackenzie lied about icy roads so she wouldn't have to leave. And Tim proposed on New Year's Eve, pausing It's a Wonderful Life at the stroke of midnight, getting on one knee during the deleted-scenes prompt, and asking in George Bailey's voice. We filmed their fall/boho wedding at the White Horse Inn in Metamora, Michigan.
How they met
Mackenzie: We met on a beautiful day in midtown Detroit, at the intersection of Second and Forest. We've been together ever since, and each day has been a new adventure.
I love how Tim is so sensitive to my feelings and always makes sure I am happy and taken care of. He is so sweet and makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. We have the best life together with our fur baby cat Elton.
Mackenzie is the definition of family.
The sparkle moment
Mackenzie: It was a cold, snowy evening. We were huddled on the couch with Tim's sister, watching movies and laughing until the wee hours. When it was time for me to head home, I couldn't bring myself to leave. So I lied and told him the roads were slick with ice, and Tim asked me to stay.
That was the night that cemented our bond.
The proposal
Mackenzie: It was New Year's Eve. The final scenes of It's a Wonderful Life played out on the screen. With perfect timing, Tim paused the movie at the stroke of midnight and asked if I'd like to watch the deleted scenes. I said "yeah" — and suddenly he got down on one knee (did it very poorly, but adorably!) and, in George Bailey's voice, asked me to marry him.
If our love story were a feeling, it would be magical.
The day
Mackenzie: We love camping and have been camping in Metamora before. When my mom suggested the White Horse Inn, we fell in love. After seeing the venue, I knew that was the place.
She went with boho/fall — pampas grass, amber-colored vases. Her dress was love at first sight: "I saw it and fell so in love with it (just like Tim)."
The moment Mackenzie would relive
Mackenzie: My first look with my husband, and my grandpa walking me down the aisle.
If our love story were a song, it would be Made for You — Jake Owen. And the word would be wonderful.
Dear Mackenzie & Tim
Second and Forest. Icy-roads alibi. It's a Wonderful Life at midnight. Your version absolutely is. Fairytales are real.
Sincerely yours, Precious Pics
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