Wedding shower

“The Chapel” at First Baptist Church of Clinton

Wedding Ceremony

Latimer House

Wedding Reception 

Spring

Our Wedding

It would sound nice, but it would be inaccurate to say that it was love at first sight for Isabella and me. When we met in the fall of 2022, I was in my first year of full-time ministry, and she was starting her junior year of college as a Biblical Studies major. Obviously, there are already some key similarities there, but for a while, we were just friends!In December of 2022, we went on a mission trip to Houston, TX together, and there we each got to catch glimpses of each other's passion for ministry and heart for the nations, but still, just friends. For the next year, we would serve in ministry leadership together, helping lead a community group in our church centered around engaging college campuses with the gospel. In this time, we developed a deep respect for one another, and an appreciation for the other's presence, but still...just friends. Finally, as the fall semester of 2023 rolled around, some things started to stir... For years, people had told me, "Daniel, if you want to find a godly wife, stop looking for her and just run towards Jesus. Stick to that path, and keep your eyes on him. Then, one day, you may notice, out of the corner of your eye, someone running beside you. But don't worry about that. Keep running towards Jesus. Eventually, you may notice that this someone, a woman, is still there. She's still running. The two of you are keeping pace with one another. And you're focused on Jesus, and she's focused on Jesus. Something unexpected might start to happen. As you both get closer to Jesus, you find yourselves getting closer to each other as well. That's the girl you wanna marry."Well, that advice held true. As I sought to pursue Christ, pursue serving the Church, and pursue seminary, I began to notice Isabella, always right there, out of the corner of my eye. As time passed, she just kept being there. I was challenged by her dedication. I was motivated by her passion. She spurred me on towards Christ, and I hope I did the same for her. Little by little, I began to wonder if maybe our paths were drawing closer together.Finally, it was too obvious to ignore anymore. We were obviously drawn to one another, and it was silly to keep acting like we weren't. In November of 2023, I told her I was interested. Isabella was about to start her last semester of college, and given that she was a student in the college ministry I served, we agreed to wait to begin dating until her last semester was coming to a close. In the months between November and May, we got to know each other and spent time together intentionally, but with friends and in groups. We continued to establish a firm foundation of friendship before taking things to the next level. For that time, as difficult as the waiting was, I am grateful.Eventually, after what felt like an eternity, we started dating. An interesting component of our story is that I had already told her I loved her before we even went on our first date! We had a few short weeks as a couple, but then Isabella was planning on spending her summer serving God and his people on mission in the Philippines. When I took her to Mentone, AL to drop her off for training, I said goodbye and walked to my car. As I sat down, I cried like a baby. Saying goodbye to her for 7 weeks, knowing we would have little to no contact, was one of the hardest things I had ever done. I knew I never wanted to do it again. That day, I knew without any doubt that I wanted to marry her.After 7 long weeks, July came around and Isabella came back! She started working in the college ministry and started seminary as well. The month of August was a blur, but in that time, we got to serve side by side and see how fit we are to work as a team in ministry. We had discussed getting engaged sometime soon, but wanted to give it a little bit of time to see what normal rhythms as a couple would be like.At the beginning of September, Isabella told me that she knew, and that she was ready to get engaged soon. I didn't waste any time. I had a ring in my pocket 3 days later. After another blur of busyness in school and in ministry, on October 17, 2024, at sunset in the mountains of North Georgia, I asked Isabella to marry me... and she said yes!!!Now, we are planning and looking forward to the day when we will enter a covenant together before God and men. We are so excited to live our lives as husband and wife as a small, fleeting, and imperfect picture of Christ and his church. Our prayer for our wedding, for our lives, and for yours as well is that Christ would be magnified and that all the nations would come to know him as Lord!

A Gradual Converging of Paths

Our Story

Photos

After a 4 hour coffee bro-date the first week of college, I left knowing Bradley would be my best friend from then on. Over seven years and even across 2000 miles, we have walked side by side as we strive to grow into godly men. (P. S. Ladies, he’s single…for now)

Bradley Ducote

My little sister and built in best friend since the day she was born! She's been standing by me all my life and she's the only one I could imagine standing next to me on our big day!

Adeline Segalla

I am known to Dillon’s family as “Little Dillon” and it's a good summary of who I aspire to be. The first person to ever truly disciple me, he models the kind of godly man, minister, and husband I aspire to be.

Dillon Hunt

My longest bestie—FaceTime and flights have kept us connected ever since she cartwheeled across my path at Awana in the fourth/fifth grade!

Jaden Busse

If you didn’t know, Isaac Bowlin is  a co-author on the hit worship song “Job’s Song”, and that’s pretty cool. My go to to discuss all things music and theology, I hope to one day be half as faithful a father and husband as the man I have watched him grow into.

Isaac Bowlin

Another longtime bestie. We've dreamed together as long as we've known each other about finding our true loves, getting married, and having children! What a blessing to be in each other's weddings just three months apart. 

Whitney Blackwell

Jonathan…my most opinionated friend. Well, my opinion on Jonathan is that he is one of the most loyal, consistent people you’ll ever meet. Jonathan and Samantha's friendship has been invaluable to Bella and I as we approach marriage!

Jonathan Wade

The college roommate God knew I needed. My best grandma friend, who always has a treat or trinket for me, can always find me something in her closet to wear, and will always lend a listening ear and quippy advice!

Meleah Brunson

The most reliable of friends. Everyone needs a Wyatt in their life. This man has had my back through thick and thin, and walked so closely with Bella and I in this final season before marriage.

Wyatt Mason

One of my earliest and closest college/church friends! From being in discipleship together to studying abroad in Germany to being in each other's weddings a month apart, what a joy it's been to know this crazy, heart of gold girl!

Bethany McCann

My oldest friend. Clark and I have been practically brothers since 2004! From lightsaber fights in the yard all the way to standing beside him at his wedding, this lifelong friendship just grows deeper with age.

Clark McGehee

Since high school, I have always been able to depend on her steady friendship and easygoing presence. She's down for a good time, pretty much anytime, and when you need her, she's there.

Grace Levine

The friendship and discipleship relationship that I have had with Lincoln had been one of the most unexpected, yet sweetest of my life. Through living together, a deployment to Iraq (him not me😂), driving literally across the country, and doing ministry side by side, I’m proud to know this guy.

Lincoln Terry

Another discipleship relationship turned to friendship. When I need a safe place to go, her home is open, her coffee machine is running, and her heart is always pointing me back to Jesus. 

Esther Williams

Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten bored while Jonathan and I went down a theology rabbit hole. Wow, that’s a lot of hands. Through a summer on mission, accountability groups, and many double dates, Jonathan has been a constant friend.

Jonathan Scott

What began as a discipleship relationship turned into a deep friendship. She has been a model for me in faithful living as she's stepped boldly into wifehood and motherhood over the past year and a half. 

Annika Scott

Wedding Party

Q + A

The closest airport to Clinton, MS is the Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), about 25 minutes away from where our wedding will be held. The hotels listed below are about a 5-minute drive from the church where the ceremony will be held.

Located 12 miles from Mississippi Coliseum, Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Clinton offers 3-star accommodations in Clinton and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. The property has a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning and a desk. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is served at the property. Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is 10 miles from Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Clinton, while Jackson Convention Complex is 10 miles from the property. Jackson-Evers Airport is 21 miles away.

Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Clinton

Located right off Interstate 20, the Comfort Inn &amp; Suites hotel is convenient to Jackson State University, Mississippi College, the Mississippi State Tax Commission, Clinton Parks and Recreation fields and Jackson-Evers International Airport. This Clinton, MS hotel is also close to attractions like Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Ameristar Casino and Horizon Casino. Modern guest rooms are complete with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, desks, flat-screen televisions, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Select rooms feature additional amenities, such as whirlpool bathtubs and sofa sleepers. A Suite Shop, laundry facilities and valet cleaning services are located on the premises. Hotel amenities and features include the following: Free wireless high-speed Internet access; Free local calls; Free newspaper; Indoor heated pool. Enjoy free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! Business travelers staying at this Clinton, MS hotel will be pleased with access to copy and fax services to meet their work deadlines. Meeting space is available. Area golf courses and shopping centers such as Dogwood Mall, Northpark Mall, Metrocenter Mall and the Renaissance shopping center are located nearby. Several restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. Corporate guests of this Mississippi hotel will be pleased with the local businesses and corporations that are located close by.

Comfort Inn And Suites

Set in Clinton, 8.7 mi from Jackson, Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites by Marriott Jackson Clinton features an outdoor pool and fitness center. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is Jackson-Evers Airport, 14 mi from the property.

Daniel & Isabella

Daniel & Isabella

Registry