Lauren & Sean met while playing basketball in college, and their friendship and affection for one another quickly led to a relationship that is a slam dunk! Seriously….these two are perfect for each other and their wedding, held a few weeks ago at the beautiful Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee, here on Cape Cod, was the perfect mix of romance and serious fun!

We live just down the road from Willowbend and LOOOVE it here. We hadn’t been back to photograph a wedding in a few years, but were quickly reminded why we love working here…just so many awesome spots for photos! And, I must admit, after nearly 12 hours on our feet it was a huge bonus to be home in less than 10 minutes.

We first met Lauren & Sean last winter, and instantly hit it off with them. They are super sweet, very private people who keep their inner circle tight. And, if you’re lucky enough to be in that circle you are showered with a warm love that is beautiful to behold.

Getting to bear witness as they pledged their lives & hearts to one another was truly an honor and a privilege! Their ceremony was led by Lauren’s very sweet Uncle Ted, who did a FABULOUS job making it personal, sweet, and full of heart all wrapped in one. Watching Lauren & Sean stare into each other’s eyes with such devotion and love, while parents, family & friends looked on with big smiles & happy tears was so beautiful and reinforced how much I LOVE weddings! When the love is so big you can see it, it’s hard to not get swept up in it. And, we certainly did that with Lauren & Sean.

Here’s a look at some of the special moments of love & celebration that peppered their picture perfect Cape Cod wedding day…

Lauren’s lovely momma, Pam, helps her baby girl get into her gorgeous wedding gown, while her bestie Kellie helps out.

Sean helps Lauren’s brother, Peter, with his Cape Cod cufflinks…

Lauren puts on her earrings and then heads down the stairs, ready to see her sweet mister for their first look. Isn’t she so beautiful…..and so totally elegant?!

Love this cool photo Andy captured of Sean while he & his besties were getting ready at Willowbend. Such a cool perspective!

Lauren and her gal pals!! Such fun girls!!!! I loved spending the morning with them!

Sean and his handsome fellas, including his brother, Ryan (second from right).

The girls enjoy a little bubbly on the way to Willowbend. Such beautiful, happy, lovely ladies!

Lauren’s dad, Milt, is a TOTAL softie….love him! And I just love this sweet moment of him trying to hold it together as his baby girl gets ready to go see her soon-to-be hubby for their first look moment. LOOOOOVE!!!

Think Sean is excited about this??? Ummmm…yup!

Checking out his soon-to-be wife’s gorgeous gown! Love the way these two look at each other!!!

You + Me = FOREVER

A Willowbend wedding wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the barn. Love this perspective….it doesn’t get more Americana than this!

Hi cuties….

Lauren & Sean’s families are as sweet as they are….and when we asked our couple to kiss during the family photos….seems their folks wanted in on that action too! This next one highlights Sean’s super sweet mom & dad, Stephanie & Tom. Something tells me this scene might be replayed in several years when Sean & Lauren gather for their children’s wedding. So sweet!!!

Beautiful Lauren!!! And, her beautiful bouquet by the uber talented Courtney Dunbury of Courtney’s Floral Creations.

Some family members take a quick selfie before the ceremony begins….so cute!

Here comes the bride…..

LOOOVE Sean’s expression as he watched Lauren & her dad make their way to him…..this is what love looks like!

And so is this….

We are gathered here….

I have an odd obsession with grandfathers. My own Grandpa, who sadly passed away a few years ago at the ripe ole’ age of 101…just a couple months shy of his 102 birthday, was one of my favorite people in the world. I miss him every day and love the happy reminders of him when I see moments like this as Lauren’s beautiful grandfather & grandmother watch on during a particular tender part of their ceremony. PS…Lauren’s dad was welling up too…..be still my heart!

Another family member shares a beautiful reading during the ceremony as Lauren & Sean look on…

In your eyes, I see a world of possibilities….and in your hands I know my heart is safe! {SWOON}

With this ring….I thee wed.

And with a kiss…it’s official!!! Meet the new Mr. & Mrs….. woooo hooo!!

You think they’re happy to be married?

I think it’s safe to say….YUP!

Family & friends enjoying cocktail hour…and the view!

Love these candid moments where folks don’t know where there and we just capture real, happy moments.

Diggin’ in to some Cape Cod culinary delights. And, I’m digging that super cute hat!

Understated elegance courtesy with flowers by Courtney’s Floral Creations…lovely!

And a super sweet cake by Monilio’s Bakery.

These ADORABLE place cards were made by Lauren. She’s started a new company, Jackson Whales that sells hand-crafted, decorate whales made out of exotic wood. They’re super cool and were a big hit with guests!

Their first dance was as adorable as they are….

Reacting to toasts/speeches by their besties….

A dance with Grandpa…be still my grandpa-lovin’ heart!!! Is he freaking adorable or what??

Friends bust a move with Lauren’s dad.

More fun on the dance floor…

You go with your sexy self…

OBSESSED!!! I want this to be me & Andy so bad it hurts!!!

Sean’s Nana, brother and some other family members getting their goofy on in the photobooth. LOVE this!!!!

Our talented bride also made these super cute chocolate ball favors for their guests…so Cape Cod chic!

I LOVE this next photo so much because I wish I had one just like it from my own wedding. Me & my dad also got a little crazy at my & Andy’s wedding when Shout came on. Like Lauren & her Dad, we were also on our backs. I’ll never forget my dad turning to me during the song and saying, “Chrissy, you make me crazy!” This one is for all the Daddy’s girls out there who learned how to love a good man by THE best example!!!

As if carving wooden whales, making favors and throwing down a mean jump shot with the best of them wasn’t talented enough, Lauren WOWED everyone with a little Donna Summer duet with Dwight, lead singer of The Marsels. They sang Last Dance, which was completely unrehearsed and off the charts AHHH-MAZING!!! Lauren is a private, seemingly quite person, but she was all star on that stage singing her precious little heart out and I loved every second of it!!! As you can tell…so did Dwight!!!

Lauren & Sean, thank you both so very much for entrusting us with such an intimate, private, incredibly special time in your lives. Your wedding truly was amazing and we loved being there to witness all of the love & celebration!!! We hope you both enjoy this little sneak peek and can’t wait to share the entire collection of photos with you, so you can relive your fabulous day, this time through our eyes!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU…for everything!!! With big love & hugs, Christine & Andy xoxo