They say that love is a many splendored thing, that it makes the world go round, and that it’s all you need.  I couldn’t agree more!  And that’s exactly why I love doing what I do!  In 2010 I met some truly amazing couples, who allowed me to share in such a special time in their lives, one that is so personal, so intimate, so emotional, so very, very important.  For this honor, I am so grateful.  To all of my couples, I wish you the very best, and I am so excited to see what the future holds for you!  And now for some of my favorites from the past year’s Engagement Sessions, Day After Sessions, and Weddings!

 

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day for Kayleigh and Michael’s Day After/Trash the Dress session!  After their gorgeous garden wedding over the summer, I was so excited to see them again!  They were still glowing and incredibly happy newlyweds, and best of all, they were ready to rock it for their session.  😉  Here are some of my favorites from our afternoon!

It was a warm early fall afternoon.  Cindi and John arrived with a nervous excitement, similar to how they felt on their wedding day last summer.  They promised to love, honor, and cherish each other on a rainy 4th of July.  And on this day, just like that day, I could feel their connection, only under a bright sunny sky, and I loved it!  We had been planning their Day After session for some time, and I’m so glad we waited for such a gorgeous day!  What a fun excuse to wear a simply gorgeous wedding gown one more time! Cindi and John, thank you for sharing your afternoon with me!  You two are such a perfect pair, so happy and beautiful!  Here are some of my favorites from their Day After session!

So much time and effort goes in to planning a wedding.  Details, coordinating, scheduling, shopping, rings, flowers, shoes, tuxes, cakes, chairs, lights…and the dress!  Leah was a detailed and organized bride.  She knew exactly what she wanted; she had a vision for her wedding day.  However, nothing mattered more than the man who would be standing by her side.  Daniel was the icing on the cake, the pinstripe in the chocolate tuxes, the sparkle in the ring on her finger. Leah’s everything.  And to Daniel, she was even more.  Leah was the one who makes him smile bigger smiles, laugh deeper laughs, and see brighter colors around him as the sun rose one day this summer.  They knew that together, together, they would become something even greater.  Their love would take them to new places in life.  So on this perfect day in September, they vowed to stand by each other’s side sharing a life of faith, happiness, and love. Leah and Daniel, you two are such wonderful people.  I’m so happy to have been there to witness your love for each other.  I cannot thank you enough.  If you missed their Sneak Peek, be sure to check it out here and here.   And now for more from their amazing wedding day!

And a stunningly beautiful bride preparing for the biggest day in her life.

 

 

A few ago, I posted a single photo from Leah and Daniel’s wedding. Why just one?  Well, honestly, time was short, and there are so many beautiful images from their day that I didn’t want to leave out, and as soon as I saw this one, I knew I had to share it.  Immediately!  Where do I start with Leah and Daniel?  How about from the beginning!  I met Leah and her mother back in January to hear all about the wedding, the details, and her love for Daniel.  As I’ve mentioned before, I absolutely love, love, love weddings!  I love hearing the plans and the excitement from brides and grooms.  And as soon as we met for their engagement session (and here), I grew even more excited for their Big Day!  These two truly share something special.  Leah and Daniel, I’m so happy that our paths crossed.  I wish you all the happiness in the world!  Thank you for allowing me the honor to witness and document such an important milestone in your lives.  So before I get all teary-eyed (ok, too late!), let’s get on to some images!