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By Brittny Drye \/ Photography by Soli Photography After dating for six years, Larry caught Steve off guard when he popped the question. \u201cIt was a huge surprise! Steve was always sure about what he wanted. I was the scared and overly cautious one in our relationship,\u201d exclaims Larry. \u201cHe dropped hints about proposing to me starting our third year together and I would always change the subject. I proposed to him over dinner at the Pink House in Savannah, Ga., in May 2010.\u201dHugging the Alabama-Tennessee-Georgia lines lays Lookout Mountain, a prominent peak of the southernmost section of the Smoky Mountains. Amidst the souvenir shops and tourist attractions that are sprinkled throughout the coves and greenery is The Fairyland Club, an enchanting stone venue that takes advantage of the breathtaking landscape. \u201cI attended a friend\u2019s wedding there a few years back and fell in love with the location,\u201d explains Larry of their locale pick.The morning of the ceremony, Larry received a love letter from his soul mate, a fairytale that Steve had written and, in a true, Old World romantic gesture, had hand-delivered. \u201cIt made me cry,\u201d says Larry. \u201cSteve\u2019s a very kind and caring man. I wouldn\u2019t describe him as a \u2018romantic.\u2019 He\u2019s always been more of a \u2018strong, silent type.\u2019\u201dAs Steve waited for his love at the altar, Larry walked down the aisle with his father. \u201cMy heart was racing,\u201d exclaims Larry.\u00a0\u00a0 Larry looked sharp in a gray sateen sport coat, white shirt, black tie and skinny tuxedo slacks, a stylish look he pulled together from Belk and Macy\u2019s. Steve was handsome in a classic black tuxedo from Men\u2019s Wearhouse.Under a rustic wooden altar, embellished with yellow and gray tulle poms and overlooking the land below, Larry and Steve exchanged vows in a faith-based ceremony. \u201cWe\u2019re both members of Pilgrim Congregational Church\u2014The United Church of Christ,\u201d says Larry. \u201cIt was a very simple ceremony. We recited modest vows before the pastor of our church, close friends and family.\u201d As the grooms exchanged bands, the pastor asked the guests if they supported their bond. \u201cIt felt wonderful to hear our guests verbally respond with their support.\u201dGuests rang hand bells in celebration as the couple strolled down the aisle after saying \u201cI do.\u201dTheir retro theme flowed through intimate details throughout the  reception. Gray-and-white pennants were strung around the courtyard  and old vinyls from Larry\u2019s childhood decorated the tables.\u00a0\u00a0 The wedding planner put together whimsical floral arrangements using yellow garden roses, Queen Anne\u2019s lace, small green hydrangeas, green hypericum berries and yellow billy balls.Each groom was able to have his cake design of choice. Steve\u2019s sheet confection was a nod to his six years of U.S. Air Force service, with model F4 and F16 fighter jets coasting on the blue-and-white icing. Larry\u2019s cake was an off-center three-tiered dessert in creamy butter yellow decorated with silver filigree designs.When it came to the favors, they offered options for their four-legged friends. \u201cCustom-baked, hand-wrapped dog biscuits for our canine friends with a message from our dog, Lady,\u201d says Steve. After the reception, the couple hopped into their \u201969 Firebird  convertible and drove off into newlywed bliss. \u201cIt was the best feeling  in the world,\u201d says Larry.\u00a0 VENDORS Photography: Soli Photography  Venue: The Fairyland Club Caterer: The Fairyland Club Floral Design: Olivia Clark Cake: Kimmee\u2019s Cakes & Cafe Attire: Belk, Macy\u2019s; Men\u2019s Wearhouse Hair\/Makeup: Jodi McGee, hairstylist; Jalayne Mongar, makeup artist"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Real Gay Weddings: Larry and Steve","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/real-gay-weddings-larry-and-steve\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]