A Grace Lutheran Church Wedding: The Gerleves, September 2026

Some love stories simply wait for the right moment to continue. Years after losing touch with her high school sweetheart, the future bride asked her sister for help finding him again. That search brought the two of them back into each other's lives, and before long they knew it was time to tie the knot at Grace Lutheran Church of Naples.

A Sister's Unforgettable Surprise

The bride's sister wanted to give the couple a wedding memory that echoed their own family history. When their mother married, she departed by horse and buggy. Her daughter chose a timeless surprise of her own and reserved our cream white 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II for the newlyweds. The bride and groom had no idea the car would be waiting outside the church.

A Musical Getaway

Music was woven into their story. The couple shares a love for Ed Sheeran's Perfect, Stevie Nicks, and Peter Frampton, and they made one special request for their departure. As they stepped out of Grace Lutheran Church and saw the Rolls Royce for the first time, Going to the Chapel was playing. Their surprise and joy made the moment every bit as memorable as the gift was meant to be.

Dinner at Seasons 52

After the ceremony, the newlyweds settled into the champagne leather back seat and the Silver Cloud II whisked them away to Seasons 52 for dinner. The ride offered a few peaceful minutes together after the excitement of the church, a chance to take in the remarkable path that had brought two high school sweethearts back to one another. From there, the rest was history.

The Details

Ceremony: Grace Lutheran Church of Naples, Naples FL
Dinner: Seasons 52, Naples FL
Vehicle: 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II, cream white
Service: Surprise chauffeured wedding transportation
Date: September 2026