When I asked Stephanie last Friday about her story with Chris she laughed and a huge, contagious smile took over, “I still remember the first time I saw him in 5th grade. He was wearing a Hawaiian shirt”. As she and her bridesmaids sat in her parents’ kitchen getting ready for the big day, Stephanie told me the story of how her 5th grade crush turned into a high school boyfriend, then a fond memory when they went their separate ways in college. Social media allowed them to rekindle their friendship a few years later and their faith in God (and a little help from friends and a bible study) stoked the flames into the romance we celebrated on Friday.
When Stephanie met with me in December to talk about wedding photography she asked for candids. She and Chris moved to North Carolina two days after the ceremony and she wanted to make sure that I captured everyone being their truest selves, enjoying the day with friends and family before she moved away. So I took nothing but candids the whole day and focused all my energy on suspending the littlest moments in time in a way that Stephanie and Chris could cherish forever. Like Stephanie’s reaction when she spotted Chris standing outside the church while she was getting ready…
The first time they called each other “husband” and “wife”…
And of course their first dance…
Stephanie and Chris- thank you so much for allowing Blake and I to tag along with you on your wedding day. I wish I had the words to describe the feeling of love and excitement that filled the air during your ceremony. It’s not often that Blake and I spend the entire car ride home talking about how visibly in love the bride and groom were and how beautiful the wedding was. Your love for each other and your families was contagious and we wish you the best of luck in your future together. There isn’t a cuter and better matched couple in the world. Congratulations.
Keep smiling!
Kaylina
To see even more pictures from Chris and Stephanie’s wedding, check out the slideshow below:
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