U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Earwood, 21, wanted to thank God for bringing him and his now-wife, Maggie Earwood, 22, together and shared a special moment in prayer just minutes before their wedding. The photo of this loving couple praying before their wedding was captured by their photographer, Dwayne Schmidt, and it went viral over the Memorial Day weekend and is an incredibly touching and memorable image.
Caleb Earwood didn’t want to start their new life together without being in God’s will. Because he didn’t want to see his bride-to-be before their wedding, they decided to hold hands opposite each other and the resulting photo is incredibly powerful.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Earwood and his now-wife Maggie Earwood held hands in prayer and kept their eyes closed to not see each other before the wedding.
The emotional photo of this loving couple praying before their wedding was captured by their photographer Dwayne Schmidt and it captures two lovely people who are preparing to share their lives with God.
“We were about to take our first steps in life together, and we didn’t want to take a step without it being in God’s will,” Caleb told Today.com.
The couple is surprised by how popular the image has become and is hopeful that their love and faith will inspire others.
The happy couple plans to begin their life together in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where Caleb is stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps. Their story and the heartfelt photograph have resonated with people across the world, serving as a reminder of the beauty of love grounded in faith and commitment. The image captures more than just a fleeting moment; it reflects the couple’s shared values and the deep respect they have for one another and God. As they start their journey as husband and wife, their prayerful beginning stands as an inspiration to others, showing that love built on trust, faith, and gratitude can create a powerful bond. Their story has truly touched my heart, and I wish them nothing but happiness and blessings in the years ahead.
H/t: Today.com
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