Ivy is one of those people who really does light up a room with her smile. Even when life gets hard or things are stressful she’s our little Miss Sunshine! And, that smile of hers….well, it’s always there.

When we posted Ivy & Ben’s engagement photos on our blog last fall, we got more comments (on the blog and just in conversations) from people about Ivy & her smile. Like us, everyone reacted to the joy so easily visible on her gorgeous face.

When it came time to pick a photo for a rather prominent spot in our new studio, Andy & I both gravitated to a picture of Ivy & Ben. It’s just hard not to feel good watching them together. So, you can imagine how excited we were when it came time to see these lovebirds say, “I do!” two weeks ago.

It was exactly as we imagined it would be. Ben was ridiculously happy, yet contained. Ivy was glowing…truly. She was calm, yet the excitement was bursting through the surface. And her smile….you couldn’t help but smile yourself when it was aimed in your direction.

Ivy & Ben got married at the elegant Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster. Theirs was only the second wedding ever to be held in Ocean Edge’s new mansion ballroom and it looked beautiful. The day started off rainy and it appeared we might not be able to do photos outside. But, as if on cue, the skies opened and the sun shone through just as Rev. Faith Lavender announced that our happy couple may now kiss.

All in all, it was an incredible celebration of love and we were honored to have been a part of that. Here are a few of our favorite moments from Ivy & Ben’s special day! Enjoy!

Ivy sneaks a peek as Jackie from Wedding Tresses puts the finishing touches on her wedding do. Gorgeous!

Ivy gets a little help from her friend & MOH Susanna. I just love the lines of their bodies in the shot on the left…so beautifully feminine!

Taaa Daaah! The million dollar smile!

Ivy & her girls…

Ben gets a little pre-wedding support from his brothers! Seriously, do their parents make ’em adorable or what?!!!

Ivy’s very sweet Uncle Kurt did the honors of walking Ivy down the aisle.

Immediately after the ceremony, Ivy & Ben exchanged hugs with their friends. I just love this shot of Ben watching Ivy…..can’t you feel the joy?

Walking back from the ceremony to take a few family photos on the front lawn….

Can two people possibly smile any bigger? I think not!

“Celebrate good times…come on!”

We just loved the scattered magnolia flowers littering the ground…so pretty!

Down to the beach for a few photos…

Ivy’s adorable Manolos….

ga ga ga gorgeous…..

That winning smile we all love so much!!!

Big big thanks to Ivy & Ben for inviting us to be a part of such an incredible time in their lives. You two are amazing people and an inspirational couple! Your love is so sweet and so special….just like both of you! Thank you for inviting us in with such open arms and open hearts! We adore you guys!!!

Big hugs & lots of love, Christine & Andy xoxo