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Man. Weddings keep getting better and better. Each one I shoot I think, “This one. THIS one was my favorite.” But I think it is the wedding photographer’s hang over. We never seem to leave the honeymoon stage. I go home with love and a new appreciation for my husband with every wedding I shoot. But THIS wedding. This one was my favorite. There were so many moments. So many things to laugh over, praise God for, and cry about. Jenna and John are in Jamaica right now, but on Saturday, the two wrapped their strings around each other’s and pulled carefully, tightly, but beautifully. Their lives are officially tied together, and their wedding represented them to a T.
John slipped a note for Jenna under the door. As she picks up the note to read it, the iPod chooses Dave Barnes’ Nothing Fancy. Everyone’s eyes filled up with tears as Jenna does her best to hold herself together.
Jenna’s mom arrived in spirit, preceding Jenna down the aisle in a picture on her bouquet.
John. You are too cool. Not only did you fist pump after being announced as Husband and Wife, you said, “THAT WAS AWESOME! I LOVED THAT!” That was your response to your ceremony. TOO perfect.
I love shooting with a second shooter. SO fun. I had the pleasure of having Kristen Finn second shoot for me. And while I was going wide, Kristen went tight with the photo after these…
The GORGEOUS bridal party. Y’all are so anthro.
Jenna, did the invite say, “A wedding and a Dance Party?” Well, they got the memo.
Venue: Rockwood Manor Park | Dress: David’s Bridal | Hair & Makeup: Ali Wear [aka the BEST!!]
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I knew John at JMU – I bet that was one heck of a party! Beautiful shots, Ali. Love the over the wall forehead kiss, showcasing her dress. LOVE.
Dear Jenna and John,
I am so happy for you. Your faces say it all–joy, happiness, LOVE. I have enjoyed each and every picture. God bless you and your marriage.
The pictures are beautiful, but then you had such a gorgeous bride and groom! I loved the picture of her bouquet with Lynn’s picture; I know her mother hasn’t stopped smiling yet. Jenna and her family lived next door to us at Little Creek so I also loved the picture of the bridal party with Bethany and Kyle.
Ali,
Excellent job, girl!
It’s great to see you having a good time shooting.
Nice job with the group photo, btw!
I hope things are going smashingly well in Charlottesville.
-Joey
Thanks for all the awesome instruction! You really do inspire people!
Great job, Ali! Looks like a fun wedding, no? Good working with you.
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This wedding sounds absolutely magical and filled with heartfelt moments that truly capture the essence of love. The personal touches and joyful reactions described make it clear why this one stands out as a favorite—what a beautiful celebration of John and Jenna’s special day!