McKenna and Landon Rowlett- Married August 1, 2015
Part of why we love our work at Terra Vista Strings is that we get to play a small part in so many beautiful love stories!
A recent favorite is McKenna Robinson and Landon Rowlett.
McKenna and Landon met at Texas Tech University in 2011 through the Wesley Foundation, a Methodist outreach program that teaches leadership and ministry. McKenna grew up in the Austin suburb of Pflugerville and Landon grew up in Sweetwater, TX.
They had been dating for a short time when they visited Landon’s family ranch. Staring up at the stars in the big Texas sky, they realized they were meant for each other. It was May 2014 on another star-filled night, this time at McDonald Observatory, that Landon asked McKenna to marry him.
Choosing Great Wedding Music
As they were starting to think about their wedding, they attended a friend’s wedding ceremony on Lake Travis. There was a small ensemble playing contemporary music chosen specifically for the wedding. The guests seemed excited and engaged, guessing the radio hits that were arranged for the string ensemble. McKenna and Landon immediately knew they wanted to have the same experience at their wedding.
They began to brainstorm the songs they would want for their ceremony. There were some things about planning their wedding that was stressful, but choosing music wasn’t one of them! After a long day at work, it was fun to come home and work on it together.
Their advice for other couples
Pick your music together. This makes the songs personal, and the whole process much more meaningful.
The music they chose certainly reflected who themselves and their families. This included:
Groomsmen, and Groom Entrance: To kick things off they chose “Concerning Hobbits” from The Lord of The Rings.
Seating of the families: McKenna and Landon wanted a song that demonstrated how their parents have always been supportive and nearby, so they chose the R & B Classic “Stand By Me.”
Bridal Processional: The biggest part of any ceremony is, of course, the entrance of the bride. For this special moment and the Unity Cross ceremony that followed, they chose the song “You and Me" by Dave Matthews Band.
Recessional: While McKenna and Landon were dating, they visited Guadalupe Peak in the Guadalupe Mountains. It was the first mountain McKenna had ever summited, and one of their favorite memories as a couple. Later that day, they went to see a movie at the drive-in theater. The movie wasn’t great, but serendipitously, it included the song “On Top of The World” by Imagine Dragons. They chose this song to close out the ceremony.
Favorite Memories from the Wedding
Despite all the pressure of the moment, Landon and McKenna paid extra attention to their vows. They came from the heart and represented their hopes and dreams for their marriage.
After the recessional, Landon and McKenna wanted a sacred moment to inaugurate their first moment as husband and wife. They shared a short time of meditative prayer while listening to the music of TVS playing in the background.
They also incorporated symbols that were important to their family. The lace on McKenna’s bouquet was made from the fabric from her grandmother's wedding dress. Their flower girl used a special basket that has been in the family for generations and been used in five other weddings.
The Honeymoon
With the festivities were over, McKenna and Landon wanted to get out of the Texas heat! They jumped on a plane for Vancouver, Canada. For their first days as man and wife, they spent time relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors.
Thanks!
We are so grateful that McKenna and Landon let us be a part of their special day. We’re thrilled that they found the planning process simple and that they enjoyed the unique sound of their ceremony.
We wish you all the best in all of your future endeavors and a long and happy marriage!
A special thanks to these wonderful vendors for helping McKenna and Landon have an unbelievable day:
Ceremony Music: Terra Vista Strings
Photogrtapher: Peter - Longno
Coordinator: A Bunch of Weddings- Ashley Bunch