LOCUST GROVE, Ga. — Jordan Barrett, 24, was given just months to live. However, he didn't want his wedding to the love of his life, Mikayla, to be his last act.
Instead, he walked down the aisle and waited at the altar for his beautiful bride so that he could live-- so that with whatever time he had left, they could live together as husband and wife.
At just 24, the news was devastating for Jordan. He was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive stomach cancer. Doctors told him there was nothing else they could do.
But Jordan knew exactly what he wanted to do. Say, “I do,” to the love of his life.
Putting together a wedding on such a short timeline was going to be an incredibly difficult lift-- until the entire community stepped in to hold them up.
B Inspired Events planned the entire thing, coordinating volunteers to donate their time, energy, and love.
Moonstone Photography captured these beautiful images that Jordan and Mikayla will always cherish.
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The pictures capture a celebration that is beyond words.
The pride Jordan has in his eyes as Mikayla walks down the aisle, her family and children helping her get ready, and the way the two of them look at each other as they cut the cake: it’s all picture-perfect.
Looking at these pictures, it’s so clear that this was not Jordan’s dying wish. It was a celebration of love and a declaration to live fully, with whatever time he has left.
