Jenna + Kyle // Wedding: Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Jenna + Kyle decided on forever. And forever started with "I Do".

When I first met Jenna & Kyle I knew their wedding day was going to be very personal and thoughtful. They wanted to get married somewhere that mean't something to them as a couple. They decided on having it on her uncle's property. They worked and worked and worked to get the property ready for their big day. They cleared fields, cut down trees, mowed grass and weeds down etc., It was finally ready for their day. The man that married them was Kyle's old baseball coach who got ordained just so he could marry them. The log cabin they got ready in was beautiful and had pictures hanging up everywhere, of families, of couples, of children - moments froze in time. Reminds me why being a photographer is so important. 

Kyle + Jenna are so much fun. I just adore them. They tease each other and are sarcastic. Yet they love each other beyond words can say. I'm truly blessed to be a part of this amazing day in history. 

"I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours." -The Notebook
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Jason + Hannah // Wedding: Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

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They are farmers. They are country people. They bale hay. They know how to work. They know how to work hard. They knew what they wanted and they found it in each other. Hannah and Jason's wedding was a perfect mix of country life + "pretty in pink".  They already have a family and wouldn't have had it any other way. They are each other's dream come too, for real. 

Hannah is so upbeat and vibrant. Jason is honest and genuine-kind person.

Two peas in a pod they are! 


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Wedding // Garrett + Sara: Westerville, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

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We pulled into Sara's parents house where the girls were getting ready. There was wedding decorations outside the house to get everyone into wedding mode.  As we walked in we hear girls giggling, the smell of hair spray, and many smiling faces greeting us. Sara was so so giddy, like I've never seen any bride be. She was full of vibrant life and excitement. She kept saying "I get to married Garret today!!"  *with a squealover and over. With her Starbucks cup in hand, that said "Bride",  she was getting ready to be Garrett's bride forever. As she got her dress on everyone had to hold back tears of joy because...

"SARA WAS GETTING MARRIED TO GARRETT TODAY!"

We headed off to do the First Look.  Sara waiting in the car. We took Garrett back to the spot where he would see his bride for the first time. Sara headed down the path to see her Groom. She took off his blind fold and the look on both of their faces was priceless pure joy is the only way I can describe it. I believe that is truly what God intended for Husband and Wife to find in each other. 

The ceremony was God-honoring, emotional and overflowing with tears of laughter and joy. Even though they got rained out and had to move the ceremony to the Barn, Sara and Garrett didn't let it put a damper on their day or their mood--high spirits the entire day. Oh, and the bridal party was fantastic helpers, seriously, the best I've seen. 

Garrett + Sara and are like two peas in a pod. I know that's kinda corny but they are. They just match. They rhyme well. Mesh perfectly. They are each other's God-send. 


Oh and yes, every detail of this wedding was particular and unique.  Sara you had an amazingly-beautiful wedding. Check out their first dance too--incredible.
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{Wedding} Kelli + Kyle: Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

As Reed and I arrived at the church Kyle also arrived about the same time. As we were walking in I asked him if he was nervous about the whole day or anything, he replied with "No, I'm not nervous. I know I've got the right girl!" *with much confidence*.  As you noticed he didn't say the "perfect girl", he simply said the "right girl". I think he had it dead on when he said that because as the saying goes "A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other".  Such a true statement.
Even though I don't know Kelli and Kyle super well, I know them well enough to see the love and care they have for each other. You will see in the portraits below how attached and comfortable they are with each other. It makes me giddy like a school girl photographing people reaalllllyyyyy in love. Kyle even shed a few tears as his girl, Kelli, walked down the aisle (melts me heart).  Enjoy this little sneak peek into the day Kyle and Kelli became Husband and wife.

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{Wedding/Personal} Our Wedding One Year Ago

ONE YEAR! It's already been one year since Reed and I got married. It's been a fun, wonderful, trying, interesting, amazing and incredible year all at the same time. To be married to someone God made for you is just indescribable.

Reed and I really are best friends! We do almost everything together, not because we have to, but because we WANT to.

My life is better because of Reed. Thank you for my husband Lord.

Enjoy some of my favorite shoots from my wedding. Photo credit: Melissa Esterline Photography

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{Wedding/Personal} Timothy + Iuliana: Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

 As many of you know there were four marriages in my family within ONE YEAR. Timothy + Iuliana were the last to get married, even though they were first to get engaged, which means there was a lot of waiting....waiting...waiting.

BUT IT FINALLY CAME!

 It was their day! Their wedding day had finally come and all the waiting was over. Timothy and Iuliana have known each other since they were little kids. They never dreamed they'd be getting married to each other, but God had a very different plan in mind for them and they were happy.

It was a perfect day, because it was THEIR day! Being able to photograph most the wedding and be in the wedding was perfect for me. I loved being able to follow them around all day and capture all the excitement, laughs, tears, soft kisses and, well you know, all that mushy stuff. ;) 

It was also such a happy day for me! One of my best friends was about to become my sister, and my brother's heart was about to be complete. Enjoy this peak into their day!

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I didn't photograph the ceremony, obviously since I was a bridesmaid, so I don't have a lot of photos from the ceremony, but let me tell you....IT WAS PRECIOUS! Their vows to each other were so heart felt and genuine. I felt so thankful that my brother found Iuliana--someone who is selfless and beautiful through and through, and that Iuliana was getting my brother as her husband who loves and cherishes her SO much.
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{Wedding} Kirsten + Brady: Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Kirsten + Brady's wedding was my very first wedding 2013. I love Winter weddings! There is just something magical about the snow on the ground and brisk air paired with a beautiful bride and a handsome groom and lots of laughs. Oh and the fact that God made it snowing right when we started couple pictures helped with the magic ;)

They met in 7th grade and have been lovers ever since. kudos to you both, that is really special and something to be proud of. I would've loved to seen you guys together as 7th graders. Eek, I'm sure it was the most adorable thing!! I love happy, fun, love-stuck couples.

Enjoy this peak into their day.
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Matt + Kate: Cincinnati, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Matt + Kate's wedding was one of my favorites from the year. The venue they picked was gorgeous combined with the beautiful weather God gave them-- loved the whole thing. Kate really did a phenomenal job picking out colors, flowers, everything. Props to you, Kate lol.

As you will see below they are so SOOoo cute. Photographing them was waaaay easy! Sometimes I wonder how I can really get paid for having so much fun. :)

It was a grand day. Enjoy the peak into their day.

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{Wedding} Josh + Leah: Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

I'm finally getting around to posting another wedding post from this year's weddings. It's so hard to find the time with the holidays fastly approaching.

Leah + Josh had the perfect day! Perfect weather(especially for August), perfect location for pictures *YIPPE*, perfect dress, perfect decor, and perfect couple. I had photographed Leah's older sister's wedding back in March so it was just like hanging out with friends all day. Just one small perk of being a photographer--you are constantly making new friends. Leah and her family are also Christians. It was beautiful to see the Godly testimony they gave, some during the speech, but mostly just by the way they loved and acted toward one another.

Leah has a very contagious personality. Every time I've been around her she is constantly smiling and laughing. I'm a big fan of smiling and laughing so as you can imagine we bonded :) Josh fits perfect with Leah. Kind of like peanut butter + jelly....yeah, like PB&J(pardon the analogues lol).

Enjoy this small preview of their beautiful August wedding.

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{Wedding} Collin + Donna : Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Donna and Collin's special day really was SO special. They are both fun and full of energy. They both share my strong faith in God and it made us kindred spirits. They have been together for 8 years, by each other's side the whole way. They wanted to pray together before the ceremony without actually seeing each other, so when Collin held her hand around the corner he got teared up--it was so precious. They both have a deep respect for each other that I really admire. I pulled this next paragraph off of Donna's Facebook (lol). It just kind of shows you how much she loves her hubby. I thought it was darling:

"2922 days. 70126.5 hours. 4 years of high school. 4 years of college. This is how long I have got to be with Mr. Right : ] haha I am so thankful for a husband who loves me and has loved me for so long! But the thing that I love the most about Collin is that he loves the Lord! He pushes me to be a stronger believer everyday and I am so grateful! And he just keeps lookin' better and better. : ] Here's to 8 years babe! love you!"-Donna Koogler

Aww they are a precious couple. ENJOY!

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{Wedding} Denny + Connie: Kentucky Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Yay! I'm posting another wedding to the blog. I've finally had the time to blog some.

Denny and Connie had a beautiful wedding in May, at the Creation Museum in Kentucky. I love shooting at new venues! It was a very warm day, the poor guys were roasting in their tux's, but I didn't hear one complaint. They were real troopers! Connie looked stunning in her lace wedding dress (I love lace...my wedding dress was lace), so I may have been a little bias, none the less she was such a cute bride. She reminded me of a barbie doll all dressed up. I know Denny thought HIS bride looked drop dead gorgeous as well. He simply adores her and she adores him...I adore them both. I love having clients that become friends :) (You guys are awesome!)

I'm pretty sure I lost 3 lbs shooting their wedding--I was a HOT sweaty mess at the end of the day, but it was a awesome adventure. You all know how I love a good adventure ;)

Here's a sneak into their beautiful start to their happily ever after...

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{Wedding/Personal} Josh + Grace: Kettering, Ohio Portrait & Wedding Photographer

It was THE day! It was the day we had been talking about ever since we were little tiny girls. It was Grace's wedding day! She had been waiting for that day for 22 years. Waiting for the day she would say "I do" and marry the man of her dreams.

The weather was warm and the sun was shinning. It was a "perfect" day in June, just like we had pictured it as little girls.

Grace always said she wanted her wedding color to be purple. Ever since I can remember; PURPLE is what she wanted, and as you will see purple is what she got. My mom made all the bridesmaids dress',flowers, and the food (yep, she's pretty amazing!). All the details turned out beautiful. From the table settings to the guest book/scrap book that everyone signed. It was pretty amazing to see it all come together as HER WEDDING DAY. THE ONE DAY she's been waiting for her entire life.

When I walked to where the guys were getting ready Josh was SO excited. He couldn't keep it in. Yes, he's a grown man, but not to grown up not to act like a giddy school boy that was about to talk to the girl of his dreams for the first time. It was pretty cute to watch ;) Made me one happy sister to see a guy so excited to marry my sister. Even though no one would ever be good enough for my sister, Josh comes pretty close ;)

Grace was pretty chilled the whole day. She didn't seem nervous at all. She was glowing though. She was full of joy. She got her hair and make-up done and was ready to get in her dress. I hid it pretty well, but I was very emotional. My big sister, the one who I shared a room with most my life, who I told me all her secrets too, the one who I fought over clothes with and laughed with til 2am in the morning so many times, she was a bride. Her name would change from Robertson to Johnson. She was becoming a wife!

As soon as Dad started to walk her down the aisle the tears came. They were bitter sweet tears. There our Dad was walking her down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams. To promise him her love forever. It was happening, she was becoming Mrs.Johnson and I couldn't have been more excited.

Enough with my rambling...(don't judge me I just love my sissy ;) Here's a little peak into her wedding day.


(Since I was her maid-of-honor I couldn't photograph the whole day. So this blog is a little of what I got to shoot.)

Some of Grace's lovely details
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She was one proud Momma!
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(picture credit: Sarah Zylka)
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She was so beautiful!
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A few of us girls.
(picture credit: Melissa Esterline)
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(picture credit: Sarah Zylka)
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I love these' shots of us..we are pretty cool huh?
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(picture credit: Melissa Esterline)
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(picture credit: Sarah Zylka)
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The whole group!
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Pretty head table!
(picture credit: Melissa Esterline)
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Grace wanted the cake to be perfect and it was just that. She loved it!
(picture credit: Melissa Esterline)
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Haha, the cake was pretty epic to watch. Josh has such a awesome look on his face lol
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They had a few little games planned that turned out to be so much fun.
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The magic lanterns ;)
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I loved writing this blog post. Personal post are my favorite. Grace couldn't have been a more beautiful bride (as you can see), Josh you looked pretty handsome too ;) So happy for you two love bird. <3 you guys!

{Wedding} Dustin + Becky: Columbus, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

I'm trying to caught up with blogging the weddings from this year. I'm getting there slowly.


It was a beautiful day in Columbus. Couldn't have asked for a better day to GET MARRIED. The reception was at the Culture Arts Center in downtown Columbus. It was like a quiet garden in the middle of a busy city. It was wonderful. Becky and Dustin booked me a while back and I remember the first time we met we immediately clicked. I thought she had a cute, bubbly personality, and I love bubbly people ;) He also came and I saw how they interacted together. I could tell they put a lot of team work into all the wedding planning. He was very involved in the planning. Is wasn't just the bride planning, he was planning too. Every decision that was made, they made together.

He is her stronghold. She is his precious treasure. I love how they are always laughing together. They have an intimate connection between each other that I know will last a lifetime.

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[{Personal/Engagementt} Josh + Eastlyn: Dayton, Ohio Portrait & Wedding Photographer

I remember the first time I met Eastlyn, her and her family came over, along with some other friends, so the Moms could talk about "homeschooling". We spent the day together, had lunch and hung out on the swing sets in the backyard (yep, we were cool like that, and very young lol). At the time Eastlyn and I didn't really hit it off-- we didn't really "click". The day came to an end and the Moms said good-bye, us girls said good-bye, and that was that. We really didn't see or talk to them much for the next couple years, not because we didn't want too our paths of life were just different. It wasn't until about 4 years when we were invited to a "homeschool" volleyball event (I really do have a lot of gratitude toward homeschooling lol). So we went, and we saw many familiar faces. People we knew, but didn't REALLY know. I saw Eastlyn, she saw me. We said "Hi"..and that was about it. We hadn't seen each other in 4 years, and we were just kids back then. There was still no click between us. We starting coming more and more to the volleyball events that were held on Friday nights. It wasn't until the 4 or 5 week of us coming that something clicked between us. I remember Eastlyn and her sister, Michaela came up to me after volleyball and just started talking to me. I'm not sure what it was about our conversation, but we just realllllyy hit it off well. THat conversation is really what started our {awesome} friendship. As our lives had bumps and curves we were always there for each other. You know how the teen years go, that's when you really need a best friend the most. She helped me with SO much. She talked me through SO much! We've pretty much talked everyday after that. Whether it be email, text, you name it. We had built such a strong friendship. (She also had a HUGE part in setting me up with Reed, my husband.)

I know you are anxious to hear how Eastlyn + Josh began as a couple...well just wait, it's coming.

Even though we were awesome friends it wasn't until her graduation party that I learned who she was head of heels for. Her party was coming to an end and we were sitting by the fire, just her and I. I finally just asked her who she liked (she was very secretive about it). She was hesitant to tell me at first, but she told me. She was in love with Josh Tolle. The boy she had/has known since she was 10 years old. NO one else knew! She was so giddy and happy when she told me. She hadn't shared it with anyone else and I know she felt awesome to be able to share that with someone, and I'm so happy it was me. ;)

Like I said, she has known Josh since she was 10 years old. It wasn't love at first sight, but it was a growing love from year to year. They were friends first (SO important).

What Eastlyn didn't know was that Josh too, had the same feelings toward her, if not stronger, but there was one problem-- they were both very shy and reserved toward each other. I watched them flirt in their "shy" manor and pass little hints toward each other of their feelings, but the timing wasn't right. Josh didn't make any moves toward a "relationship" with her. God still had work to do in their hearts to prepare them. It left Eastlyn guessing of his feelings (you know how us girls are). They both went with a big group on a mission trip to Mexico. Eastlyn sent me letters telling me about everything that was happening. She thought for sure he liked her, but when they came back things just went back to normal. She was confused!!! I was confused lol. As her best friend I didn't really know what to tell her. What we didn't know was God still wasn't finished with preparing Josh and Eastlyn's heart for each other. Patients is really the only thing I could tell her and that God would work it out. Sometime passed and I could tell Josh was opening up a lot more with Eastlyn. They were talking more, things just seemed SO right. IT WAS FINALLY TIME. Their hearts were ready. Josh asked her Dad if he could court Eastlyn. He was more then overjoyed. I remember very clearly Eastlyn calling me on the phone telling me that Josh had asked if he could court her. This was the happiest I've ever seen. Her voice was full of not only happiness, but joy.

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They were both full of joy. Seeing them together for the first time was so perfect.
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He was finally able to be with the one his heart loved.
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They quickly became best friends.
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It was easy to see that this love was becoming more and more serious with each day, with each phone call, with each sweet text message, with every sunset...
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They are truly a match made in Heaven. They have so many character traits that compliment each other. It's hard to explain it. It was just RIGHT!
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When you know you just know. That's how it was with Josh + Eastlyn. Within a few months of courting they knew they were mean't to be together forever. Everyone around them knew it too. Josh went out and found the perfect ring for Eastlyn, after asking her Dad if he could have Eastlyn's heart by marrying her. Her Dad gave approval without hesitation. He asked Eastlyn if she would marry him and make him the happiest man in the world. Her dreams were coming true. She said "YES"!!!

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Josh proposed to Eastlyn while Reed and I were still on our honeymoon. As soon as we pulled into port my phone went off and I found a picture from Eastlyn and it was a picture of a ring with a text saying Josh proposed to her. I WAS ESTATIC! I was little mad at Josh for doing it while I wasn't even in the country though lol. Reed and I couldn't have been happier. Their wedding planning began immediately.

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They picked a date!!!!!!!! The date to start life as "One" would be Septemeber 1st, 2012. I still can't believe it! It seems like yesterday when we met at my house as little girls. In just 10 days you'll be getting married to your Josh.

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I'm so honored you asked me to be a bridesmaid and stand by your side when you say "I do" and become Mrs.Tolle. I can't tell you how excited and happy I am :)

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10 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you Eastlyn.

{Happily Ever After} Nick + Monica: Cleveland, OH Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Nick + Monica's wedding was fabulous. They got married in Cleveland, OH. It was a beautiful, perfect day in May. Well, I hadn't met Monica until the week before the wedding. We talked about the details of her lovely day. When I left I knew it was going to be a wedding I'd never forget. It was going to be perfect!
Monica was quiet and reserved, but confident. She is one of those girls that has such a pleasant and sweet personality that everyone can't help but love. I hadn't met Nick until the wedding day, but I knew right away how good of a match they were. They complimented each other in so many different ways.

Monica had a lot of family come from Egypt for the wedding (how cool is that??!!). They had friends from all over the US come in for the wedding also. It was awesome to see all the love and support they had on their wedding day.

We started out early photographing Monica as she got all dolled up for Nick. She was glowing the entire day!

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Monica had some gorgeous details...her dress, shoes, rings, jewelry--it was all beautiful!!!
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I'm partial to LACE. I just love it.
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Like I said SHE WAS GLOWING the whole day.
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I'm pretty sure her daddy was on cloud 9 the entire day.
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The guys were waiting for me at the church...a very fun bunch of guys!
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ALL the girls looked just perfect!
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BUT the day wouldn't have been the same without her little sidekick ;)
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Nick's dad had passed a away a few years ago. When he found out he didn't have long to live he wrote Nick a letter, and he wanted the letter read to Nick on his wedding day. It was one of the most touching moments I've ever heard.
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Nick's Mom
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THANK YOU both for letting me capture your love!!

{Wedding} Samuel + Sarah

The wedding celebration started not on Saturday, but Friday. We had the rehearsal and rehersal dinner. It's always a lot of fun when my whole family is involved (lol). But this time is wasn't just my family--Sarah's family made it even more fun! You already know I love photographing weddings, but when your photograph a close siblings wedding it means all the more.

Rehersal- Samuel walked Mom down. Lol. He's always silly!
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Sarah's daddy walking her down the aisle.
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The little kids in the wedding were so good! I give them a high-five.
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Dad being silly lol :P
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Then we were off to the rehersal dinner. It was quite yummy!

About 12 hours later I was up and headed to the church, it was about 7:15. I came downstairs to find Samuel writing out his vowels to Sarah. It was quiet- everyone else was still asleep. Samuel and I talkd for a minute. I asked him if he was ready to get married today. HE sure was! I think it was at that moment it really kicked in that my brother was giving his heart to a wonderful women today, and that he would no longer be living with us and staying up late talking to us all the time, but would be giving his love and devotion to Sarah now. It was a bittersweet moment. *tear*

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The sunrise was perfect! Made for a beautiful start to the day.
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I started out doing the details. Everyone of her details were perfect!
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"It's not just a ring, its a symbol of the bond they have together that never ends".. I love that part in the ceremony.
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.."its a sign to everyone else that your heart belongs to a certain someone"..
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Sarah was getting the dress on! One of the most exciting moments of a wedding I think.
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The bride face!!! Soo much excitement
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Meanwhile, the boys were getting ready. Mom was pinning on Samuel's flower. Haha, I told you Samuel is ALWAYS being silly.
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Samuel and Sarah did their "First Look". She was headed over to see her handesome groom.
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:) Let's just say he thought she looked mighty fine.
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(We can't forget about the car lol)
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We did the guys pictures first, and let me tell ya they were something else lol :P Maybe its beause all the groomsman were either my brother or my Fiance. lol
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They loved me once I showed them the glasses I bought special just for them.
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(Ok, ok, I admit it. I may have taken advantage of the fact that their all related to me, but hey eveyrone needs some humbling now and then).
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Handesome group of guys!
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ALL the guys!
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They liked these' glasses a little bit better.
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Samuel looking dashing and proud he gets to marry his lady today.
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A few more funny one of the guys
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Then it was time to start with the ladies!
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Haha, love this!
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Beautiful girls!
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It was about 35 degrees out, so needless to say they were cold lol.
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Gorgeous bride, Sarah!
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The whole gang.
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YEAH! That's what I'm talking about.
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Sarah + Samuel's turn!
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Such a Samuel picture.
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LOVE this one!
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Pretty!
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It was so windy, but we worked with it and it turned out sweeeettt!
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You may say I'm bias, but MAN they are one hot couple!
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We were all finished! We headed back inside to wait for ceremony time. People were arriving. Familiar faces were seen. Hugs were exchanged. Things were starting to come together so beautifully. It was 1 O'clock....WEDDING TIME.

I love the moments as the daddy walks his little girl down the wedding aisle.
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Sarah sang a song for Samuel- it was a suprise though. Samuel didn't know about it! It was so precious.
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Exchanging of the rings.
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Samuel and Sarah both had wrote out a thankful and read it to their parents. It was pretty hard to hold back the tears then.
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I know it mean't alot to my parents and Sarah's parents.
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HUSBAND AND WIFE!!!!
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The reception was so much fun! Exactly how I knew it would be.

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The first dance was simply beautiful! The most precious first dance I've ever seen. Since they had met doing ballroom dancing they choregraphed their own dance.
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It was a beautiful symbol of them being one and working together.
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And that was that! They were married. My big brother is now a married man!
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:) The happy newly-weds
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EPIC car decor, don't you think?!
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It was finished! The wedding was done, they were off on their honeymoon. I can truly say IT WAS A PERFECT DAY!! Watching them drive off to their honeymoon and their new life together really made me realize how much I love my siblings, and how blessed I am to have them in my life! 13 is a big number, but it's the best! So happy Samuel and Sarah found each other. I never thought I'd approve of any girl that would be good enough for Samuel, but I was wrong because Sarah is perfect for him. Love you both!

Mm. I'm a bad blogger I admit it.

Yeah...I haven't blogged in forever. Here are a few pictures from the recent stuff over the past few months. :) I will start blogging more, I promise. :) Comment away!

Jon & Bekah :) Were so cute!!
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Oriana is already 3 months
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Chelsea & Casey = Awesome people!
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Michelle & Matt! Love watching people in love
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Troy & Clara are deffinetly role model material!
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From Kelsey & Taylor's wedding :) GORGEOUS!
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The Shearer family :) Love this one!
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Brandon & Erin are the definiton of true love
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Konor's already 6 months!
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From Austin & Ashley's wedding: EPIC picture
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Gorgeousest couple EVER!!!(Not sure if thats even a word, but now it is) lol.
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Charity & Mike had a perfect sunset
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Lindsay & Thomas, I adore them so much.
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{Wedding} Aaron & Maribeth

These two people have been lovers since junior high. Crazy, right?! They are so perfect for each other. They were telling me all about how they met when they were younger and all the notes and a little help from her mom that made this all come to be. I love their love story lol! Maribeth & Aaron were super laid back on their wedding day ;) which I loved. Kinda wish they would have their wedding day all over again, so I could photograph it again thats how much fun it was. I wish the best for you, Maribeth & Aaron....can't wait to see little junior Maribeths and Aarons running around :)

Some details. Her colors were awesome.

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I LOVED her shoes soooo much lol. I want them!!!!!
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Stop being so cute you girls!!!
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Looking good men!
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White people can jump...SEEE!!!
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I see some love...right there
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Haha this is soo a "Maribeth & Aaron Picture lol
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Aww
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Fav
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Buu--tee---ful!
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LOVE
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Nice!
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They like dancing together! ;)
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Absoluelty wonderful day!
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