The day was full of laughter and tears.  Hugs, smiles, prayers and blessings!!!  I haven’t teared up that many times during a wedding since my own!  🙂

The day started off fast pace, running around with last minute touch ups trying to fit in as many photos as we could before the ceremony started…. It was my first time ever doing a First Look between Father and Daughter and it was absolutely beautiful.  The love and closeness both Holden and Gabby have with their parents is something I can only hope for with my own children.  The love and respect is genuine.  The thought of leaving their parents behind terrifying, yet exciting…. Another first was having the families do prayer circles together.  And it was amazing as well!

The gifts given before, were out of a movie… Holden, putting every man to shame with his over the top thoughtfulness left not a dry eye in the room.  After each received their gift, you could see the look of anticipation and “let’s do this!” grow!!

I had expected Holden to cry when he saw Gabby (sorry Holden), but he held it together, looking ever so handsome awaiting his beautiful bride.  Her elegant walk leading her up to a new husband, a new last name and the beginning of a new family.

The pictures in between were nothing short of memorable either.  A quick red light, me running out with change of location, ended up being a miracle!  Sprinkles turned to down pours, with tornado warnings close by… But through it all we were blessed to get some beautiful photos of the happy couple!

Holden and Gabby I want to thank you for having me be a part of your special day!!!  I cannot wait to see how your relationship grows and matures!  Tim and I love you both and hope to have you guys over soon for a bon fire 🙂