01of 20HAPPY COUPLEVictoria BonviciniOfficially engaged on June 16,Chris LaneandLauren Bushnelltook just four months to plantheir autumn wedding. The timing was Lane’s preference. “Fall is my favorite time of the year,” he told PEOPLE.Bushnell revealed she initially toyed with the idea of eloping, but Lane said he told her, “You’ll look back one day and wish that you had done a wedding.” In the end, Bushnell was grateful he talked her into the formal ceremony and celebration. “I’m glad that we had a day to remember with all the people that we love,” she said.
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HAPPY COUPLE
Victoria Bonvicini
Officially engaged on June 16,Chris LaneandLauren Bushnelltook just four months to plantheir autumn wedding. The timing was Lane’s preference. “Fall is my favorite time of the year,” he told PEOPLE.
Bushnell revealed she initially toyed with the idea of eloping, but Lane said he told her, “You’ll look back one day and wish that you had done a wedding.” In the end, Bushnell was grateful he talked her into the formal ceremony and celebration. “I’m glad that we had a day to remember with all the people that we love,” she said.
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TIED UP WITH A BOW
Chris Lane.Victoria Bonvicini
03of 20YES TO THE DRESSLauren Bushnell.Victoria BonviciniThe 29-year-old bride huddled with designerOlia Zavozinato create asimple yet stunningsilk gown with a dramatic train. “The dress is such a statement in itself, but I was so comfortable,” Bushnell said. “I felt like I was wearing a slip dress.“Zavozina was at the wedding to help Bushnell maneuver with her train. “And then, thankfully, after the ceremony,” Bushnell said, “she created a bustle so I was able to move around a little bit easier.”
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YES TO THE DRESS
Lauren Bushnell.Victoria Bonvicini
The 29-year-old bride huddled with designerOlia Zavozinato create asimple yet stunningsilk gown with a dramatic train. “The dress is such a statement in itself, but I was so comfortable,” Bushnell said. “I felt like I was wearing a slip dress.”
Zavozina was at the wedding to help Bushnell maneuver with her train. “And then, thankfully, after the ceremony,” Bushnell said, “she created a bustle so I was able to move around a little bit easier.”
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FATEFUL STEPS
05of 20PERFECTLY ACCESSORIZEDThe shoes and rings.Victoria BonviciniBushnell’sSarah Flintpumps were handmade in Italy and stamped withthe couple’s wedding date. Her wedding band was studded with pavé diamonds, and her engagement ring featured a 3.5-carat emerald-cut diamond. Lane chose a simple gold band.For her wedding jewelry, Bushnell went minimalist with pearl studs and a pearl bracelet.
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PERFECTLY ACCESSORIZED
The shoes and rings.Victoria Bonvicini
Bushnell’sSarah Flintpumps were handmade in Italy and stamped withthe couple’s wedding date. Her wedding band was studded with pavé diamonds, and her engagement ring featured a 3.5-carat emerald-cut diamond. Lane chose a simple gold band.
For her wedding jewelry, Bushnell went minimalist with pearl studs and a pearl bracelet.
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EMOTIONAL VOWS
Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane.Victoria Bonvicini
The officiant, Dr. Clayton King, is a South Carolina pastor and author whose books have had a strong influence on Lane.
07of 20SEALED WITH A KISSChris Lane and Lauren Bushnell.Victoria BonviciniThe couple lingered on their liplock at the end of the ceremony, but the first kissactually arrived earlier— an impromptu smooch after Lane broke down during his vows. “So I got two kisses,” the bride said, with no complaint.
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SEALED WITH A KISS
Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell.Victoria Bonvicini
The couple lingered on their liplock at the end of the ceremony, but the first kissactually arrived earlier— an impromptu smooch after Lane broke down during his vows. “So I got two kisses,” the bride said, with no complaint.
08of 20GARDEN PARTYThe venue 14TENN.The wedding’s “secret garden” style extended to the formal dinner afterward. Guests feasted on aBeyond Details-catered menu featuring roast chicken, beef filets, Parmesan risotto, asparagus and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
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GARDEN PARTY
The venue 14TENN.
The wedding’s “secret garden” style extended to the formal dinner afterward. Guests feasted on aBeyond Details-catered menu featuring roast chicken, beef filets, Parmesan risotto, asparagus and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
09of 20TWO LANESVictoria BonviciniThe newlyweds soaked in the applause after being introduced as “Chris and Lauren Lane.” Sharing her husband’s last name “just solidifies that we are one unit now,” the bride said. “And I’m excited! ‘Lauren Lane’ does have a nice ring to it.”
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TWO LANES
The newlyweds soaked in the applause after being introduced as “Chris and Lauren Lane.” Sharing her husband’s last name “just solidifies that we are one unit now,” the bride said. “And I’m excited! ‘Lauren Lane’ does have a nice ring to it.”
10of 20GROUP DANCEVictoria BonviciniBushnell and her father danced to the first verse ofRascal Flatts'“My Wish,” and then Lane and his mom took the floor for the second verse. During the song’s final chorus, Lane beckoned his bride and her dad back out so the four could dance together.
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GROUP DANCE
Bushnell and her father danced to the first verse ofRascal Flatts'“My Wish,” and then Lane and his mom took the floor for the second verse. During the song’s final chorus, Lane beckoned his bride and her dad back out so the four could dance together.
11of 20WEDDED BLISSVictoria Bonvicini"I feel like I’m the luckiest guy in the world to be marrying her,” Lane said of his bride, and she had identical sentiments: “I feel like the luckiest girl.“Reflecting on his life partner, Bushnell added that “he just makes me a better person. I know that sounds kind of cliché, but he truly does. Every aspect of him, in my opinion, is perfect.”
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WEDDED BLISS
“I feel like I’m the luckiest guy in the world to be marrying her,” Lane said of his bride, and she had identical sentiments: “I feel like the luckiest girl.”
Reflecting on his life partner, Bushnell added that “he just makes me a better person. I know that sounds kind of cliché, but he truly does. Every aspect of him, in my opinion, is perfect.”
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LAVISH SPREAD
13of 20BACHELOR MINI-REUNIONEmily Ferguson, Amanda Stanton, Lauren Bushnell, Jen Saviano and Haley Ferguson.Victoria BonviciniFour of Bushnell’s pals from “The Bachelor” Season 20 attended the wedding. From left: Emily Ferguson,Amanda Stanton, the bride,Jen Savianoand Emily’s twin, Haley Ferguson. Bushnell is the first of the five to walk down the aisle.
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BACHELOR MINI-REUNION
Emily Ferguson, Amanda Stanton, Lauren Bushnell, Jen Saviano and Haley Ferguson.Victoria Bonvicini
Four of Bushnell’s pals from “The Bachelor” Season 20 attended the wedding. From left: Emily Ferguson,Amanda Stanton, the bride,Jen Savianoand Emily’s twin, Haley Ferguson. Bushnell is the first of the five to walk down the aisle.
14of 20SEEING DOUBLEVictoria BonviciniLane’s identical twin brother, Cory, was his best man, giving him the rights to offer a toast at the dinner. Bushnell’s younger sister, Mollie (seated to the left of the bride), served as maid of honor, and she also toasted the couple.
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SEEING DOUBLE
Lane’s identical twin brother, Cory, was his best man, giving him the rights to offer a toast at the dinner. Bushnell’s younger sister, Mollie (seated to the left of the bride), served as maid of honor, and she also toasted the couple.
15of 20FLOWER POWEREmily Ferguson.Victoria BonviciniBacheloralum Emily Ferguson reacted in shock after her assertive lunge during the bouquet toss resulted in her accidentally tackling the bride to the ground. “Emily was so excited that she caught the bouquet,” Bushnell said, laughing. “Honestly, it was so much fun. Needless to say, I think she wants to get married.”
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FLOWER POWER
Emily Ferguson.Victoria Bonvicini
Bacheloralum Emily Ferguson reacted in shock after her assertive lunge during the bouquet toss resulted in her accidentally tackling the bride to the ground. “Emily was so excited that she caught the bouquet,” Bushnell said, laughing. “Honestly, it was so much fun. Needless to say, I think she wants to get married.”
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LET THEM EAT CAKE
17of 20SO HAPPY TOGETHERVictoria BonviciniLane and Bushnell have no doubt they’ve met their lifetime match. “I truly feel like God specifically made everything about her for me,” Lane said.“He is truly my best friend,” said Bushnell, “but also the man that I love. I could not feel more grateful.”
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SO HAPPY TOGETHER
Lane and Bushnell have no doubt they’ve met their lifetime match. “I truly feel like God specifically made everything about her for me,” Lane said.
“He is truly my best friend,” said Bushnell, “but also the man that I love. I could not feel more grateful.”
18of 20SHALL WE DANCE?Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane.Victoria BonviciniFor their first dance, the couple chose “Big, Big Plans,” the song that Lane wrote especially for his proposal back in June. He re-recorded a special acoustic version for the wedding reception. “I was just singing every word,” Bushnell said. “Every single lyric is so special to me.”
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SHALL WE DANCE?
For their first dance, the couple chose “Big, Big Plans,” the song that Lane wrote especially for his proposal back in June. He re-recorded a special acoustic version for the wedding reception. “I was just singing every word,” Bushnell said. “Every single lyric is so special to me.”
19of 20BURGERS AND FRIESMike Caussin, Chris Lane, Lauren Bushnell and Jana Kramer.Victoria BonviciniThe newlyweds joined country singer-actorJana Kramerand her husband, former NFL playerMike Caussin, at the Shake Shack food truck that appeared at evening’s end. “My one must for my wedding was there had to be late-night snacks,” Bushnell said.
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BURGERS AND FRIES
Mike Caussin, Chris Lane, Lauren Bushnell and Jana Kramer.Victoria Bonvicini
The newlyweds joined country singer-actorJana Kramerand her husband, former NFL playerMike Caussin, at the Shake Shack food truck that appeared at evening’s end. “My one must for my wedding was there had to be late-night snacks,” Bushnell said.
20of 20WEDDING SHOWERLauren Bushnell and Chris Lane.Victoria BonviciniUnder an umbrella for Nashville’s rainy night, the newlyweds got a sparkler sendoff from their guests. Next up: a move from their apartment to their first house. “We have a lot to look forward to,” Lane said. “There’s just so many firsts that we’ll experience. Hopefully kids — just the whole nine yards. I want all of that with her. And I can’t wait.”
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WEDDING SHOWER
Under an umbrella for Nashville’s rainy night, the newlyweds got a sparkler sendoff from their guests. Next up: a move from their apartment to their first house. “We have a lot to look forward to,” Lane said. “There’s just so many firsts that we’ll experience. Hopefully kids — just the whole nine yards. I want all of that with her. And I can’t wait.”
source: people.com
