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Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Love of My Life

High School Sweethearts Russella Davis and Richie Rogers have loved each other for over a decade. The two made it official in a gorgeous courtyard wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 20, 2010. Share their love.

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
Photography by Sabrina
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What Friends are For

Russella’s maid of honor Simone Cook created a naturally, shimmery makeup look for the bride’s big day. Another bridesmaid, Joy Adams, styled her hair.

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
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So Anxious

“On my wedding day, I was so excited. I was like, ‘OK I want to get married now!’” Russella remembers.

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Like A Movie Star

“I had a long cathedral veil because I wanted the dramatic effect,” Russella explains. Her mermaid-style Pronovais gown is definitely dramatic.

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
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Helpful Hands

Russella’s mother helps her lay out her long, dramatic veil.

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Like It’s Golden

Russella’s eight bridesmaids all wore golden gowns with different cuts that suited their personalities. Each woman wore a single string of pearls. We call that classic Hollywood-style beauty.

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Photography by Sabrina
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The Blind Side

Restricted from seeing each other before they got to the altar, Russella and Richie held hands and shared a special moment before walking down the aisle.

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Say A Little Prayer For You

Russella and her bridesmaids held hands and said a prayer before walking down the aisle.

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Best Friend Forever

“It sounds cliche, but she really is my best friend,” Richie says of his new wife. “She keeps me grounded, but lets me live and make mistakes.”

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
Photography by Sabrina
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Strong Man

“My nickname for Richie is Bam because he’s so strong,” Russella explains. “I have a very strong personality. I have very strong convictions and he’s strong enough to support me.”

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
Photography by Sabrina
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Cute Accent

The Crescent Inn House and Garden featured little adorable accents like this sign that directed people to the wedding ceremony.

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
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Here’s to You

Russella had three escorts on her wedding day, her grandfather Russell (pictured), her father and her stepfather.

Russella’s other grandfather "PaPa Herbert passed away in 2009. “We got married on his birthday and dedicated the wedding to him,” the bride shared.

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
Photography by Sabrina
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Heart Stopping

“I turned to my pastor and I told him. ‘Good God!’” Richie says of seeing his bride walk toward him. “I had knots in my stomach. It was breathtaking. God truly, truly blessed me.”

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Your Eyes

“I paused and looked at him and I saw him looking up at me and we sort of locked yes and I got lost in the moment,” Russella remembers of walking toward her groom. “I took a deep breath and I thought, ‘My makeup is too fierce to get messed up!’”

Bridal Bliss: Russella and Richie
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Saying “I Do”

The lovebirds said their own vows. They asked their pastor from Michigan to fly down and officiate the wedding in Tennessee.

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Lip Locked

“Richie and I started giggling and then we embraced in what I think was the longest kiss ever,” Russella relays. “You know, we just got married. It was very romantic, but it was very tasteful too.”

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I Thee Wed

Richie and Russella’s rings are testaments to their long-lasting love for each other.

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Let’s Wait a While

“I’m looking forward to not getting pregnant yet,” Russella jokes about waiting to have a baby. “and just enjoying being husband and wife.”

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So Many Memories

“I got emotional,” Richie remembers of his wedding day. “I remember going to high school dances with her and taking high school valentine’s day pictures together.”

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Save The Date

Another cute accent — a small chalk board — sits in the reception hall to commemorate Richie and Russella’s wedding day.

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Cut Through

Russella helped her husband stead their four-tiered wedding cake to make the perfect slice.

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1,2,3…

Russella’s bridesmaids line up to catch her orchid bouquet.

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How High

Richie and his Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers perform a choreographed dance at the wedding reception.

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Sparkle and Shine

After 12 years of love, Russella and Riche have seen each other grow in so many ways. They look forward to a lifetime of good times.

All photos by Photography by Sabrina

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