Mary & Jake-Catlett Wedding

Last Thursday I was able to participate in one of the most enduring instances of love and faith that I've ever witnessed.  Mary and Jake were joined in marriage at a private residence in Catlett, surrounded by family and their dearest friends in a simple, sweet ceremony.  What is truly touching though is not only their love for each other, but the strength of that love.  You see, Mary and Jake did not just meet and fall in love.  They actually dated back when they were in high school!  They ended up going their separate ways, creating their own beautiful families and lives and living them fully.  But through chance or fate they found themselves together again, and they realized that their giddy high school love was actually something stronger, something that had transcended the decades and was now blossoming all over again.  Mary and Jake decided not to tempt fate any longer and finally, after (literally) an entire lifetime without each other, become man and wife.  Here is a little bit of that beautiful day:

Instead of carrying flowers herself, Mary carried her grandmother's bible.  So unique and personal

The glowing groom
The feeling of love was contagious, everyone was feeling it
Mary's mother wouldn't have missed this for the world

Every touch was very personal to Mary and Jake, including Mary's daughter singing her down the aisle, her granddaughters performing the bridesmaid duties, and even her grandson giving her away














So happy
Mary and Jake's family kept them entertained with some impressive serenading and dancing

I think this is the look of true peace.  I've never seen Mary look so beautiful
  Congratulations Mary and Jake! May the rest of your lives together be as blessed as this special day was!

Jenny + Adam-Ocean City Wedding

I first met Jenny and Adam back in the spring when we shot their sweet engagement session and have been increasingly excited since to get the chance to capture their wedding.  The ceremony was held this past weekend on the beach at the Marriott in Ocean City and the reception down the boardwalk at the Grand Hotel, and they couldn't have picked a more fun, beautiful location.  Jenny and Adam are such an honest, sweet couple and it showed in every aspect of their day; from the little details to the stolen glances.  I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed being a part of them!  Here's a handful of my favorites from the day:

Jenny and Adam wrote each other letters to read before the ceremony, so sweet!





This wedding had a really cool first for me; my husband Mike joined me as a second shooter (and did a pretty sweet job).  He spent some time with the groom while he got ready and captured a few of these shots.


Jenny and Adam wanted to show each other that they were in this together before the ceremony, but they still wanted to hold the tradition of not seeing the bride before hand.  As a compromise they opted to stay separated but say a prayer together. I love love love this.

The ceremony was held ocean front and was so serene and beautiful.





The cutest ring bearer and flower girl ever. I could do a whole post just on these little ones














Best of luck Jenny and Adam! I'm so thrilled for you guys and wish you nothing but love!



Flowers: Enchanted Florist
Venue:  Marriott Hotel, The Grand Hotel
Dress: Scher's Bridal Shop
Caterer: The Grand Hotel Restaurant
Cake: Cole's Cake
Hair: Expressions, Danielle Litton