There’s a quiet confidence that comes from knowing your day is built on something deeper. Makoa and Kelsey brought that kind of grounded presence into every part of their wedding… a day shaped by faith, filled with intention, and overflowing with joy.
They married in Phoenix at Saint Benedict Catholic Church, where the ceremony felt faith-forward, reverent, and intentional. As Makoa and Kelsey exchanged vows, you could feel that these promises came straight from the heart. Their faith guided this moment not just for them, but for everyone gathered. And through it all, they stayed centered in each other, never rushed, never distracted, just fully present in what the day truly meant.
After the ceremony, the tone shifted from reverent to celebratory. Downtown Phoenix set the scene as everyone made their way to The Croft, a venue that felt modern, open, and built for a real celebration.
Makoa’s crew of friends from the Air Force (Makoa flies the F-35) didn’t just show up…they showed out. Early in the evening, you could find them gathered at the cigar bar, sharing easy camaraderie before the night picked up speed. And once it did? The reception turned electric. The whole room showed up for it, family and friends alike, everyone brought the energy. And when the song “American Pie” hit, the entire dance floor erupted into a full-blown mosh-pit-style sing-along. Ties loosened, voices hoarse, generations colliding. Loud, joyful, and entirely unforgettable.
Makoa and Kelsey, thank you for letting me witness something so rooted and so joyful. What a way to start your story together. And what a reminder of what a wedding day can be when it’s built on something that matters.
Congratulations!
Wedding Ceremony | Saint Benedict Catholic Church Wedding Reception | The Croft Downtown