Our 2011 wedding season kicked off a few weeks ago in the nicest of ways. We truly could not have asked for a sweeter couple to start with than Jess & Christian.
We first met these two last year, after they flew up from Virginia to begin their wedding planning. Right away, we knew we wanted to work with them. They are sweet, playful, kind-hearted, full of love for one another and all about having fun! Even the story of how they met was fun! Click HERE to see their love session and read more about these two sweethearts.
So, when the day finally arrived for Jess & Christian to say, “I do!” we were super excited…excited to get back to shooting regularly, but mostly excited to be a part of their special day….and oh, was it special!
Weather forecasters had been calling for rain all week and things were not looking good in the days leading up to the wedding. But, as if on cue, as soon as we pulled into the parking lot at the Wequassett Resort, the clouds parted and the sun came beaming down, warming the air and urging flowers to open. You couldn’t have asked for a nicer spring day.
Here are a few of our favorite moments from Jessica & Christian’s incredible, love-filled celebration…
I love how serene and beautiful both Jess & Christian look in these individual moments before the ceremony…
I just love the above photo of Jess. There is such a quietness about her beautiful eyes that pulls me in, so I decided to pull in for a closer look. Love this crop, perhaps more than the original. What do you think?
Meanwhile, across the Wequassett property, Christian puts the finishing touches on his vows as Jess’s super sweet brother, Josh, also finishes getting ready. Jess & Christian did something we’d never seen another couple do before during their ceremony. Rather than reading their vows aloud for everyone to hear, they took a moment and moved in close to one another. And, looking directly in each others eyes, they whispered their vows to one another. It was such a beautiful, intimate moment….as if no one else in the world existed except for the two of them. I admit, I shed a happy tear or two (okay, more than a few).
After a few finishing touch ups to her make up, Jess puts on her veil and is ready to go. LOVELY!
We LOOOVE when couples take time for a “first look.” It’s such a sweet opportunity for some lovely photographs, but more than that, it helps put any nerves at bay and the soon to be married couple has a chance to take in the moment and absorb the hugeness of what they’re about to do. I just love it!
Andy killed capturing the emotion of the moment in this next shot. Oh, how this photo makes my heart smile…so big!
Do you think they’re ready to go say, “I do!”…..uhhhh, I’d say, yes! Oh, the joy!
A fun moment with her girls…
I love the pride in Christian’s smile as he walks to the spot where Jess will come take his hand and pledge her heart to him.
Joy radiates as Jess & her brimming-with-pride dad, Jim, make their way to the ceremony.
Jess’s Aunt, Aileen, performed a very heart-felt ceremony that was punctuated with happy tears and moments of laughter.
The moment before the kiss…looove this!
Same moment from a different perspective…Hallelujah for having two photographers!
Following the ceremony, we stole Jess & Christian away for a little alone time and some intimate portraits…This next one is contender for fave of the day…
Loveeee…
Same moment, different perspective…again, I say, “Yay!” for having two photographers!
Jess & Christian had a big canvas with paint markers for their guest to leave messages of love…such a fun idea…
Jess is like me and looooves herself some details. So, Jess…these are for you!
First dance…LOVE.
Christian’s niece wraps up in her Nana’s dress for a little warmth & comfort….so sweet…like J&C’s beautiful sugary flower adorned cake.
I love this stolen moment of Jess & her girlfriends as they chat during dinner…
A moment to reflect on the day’s events…and snuggle….Dreamy!!!
A big thank you to Kalson and the rest of the crew at Wequasett for always being such a pleasure to work with. Thanks too to DJ Keith Lemire for providing the perfect soundtrack to a perfect day! Thanks to Lisa George & her team for making some already gorgeous girls look their best. And, our thanks wouldn’t be complete without a shout out to Lilac Flowers and Delicious Desserts for giving us lots of great eye candy to photograph. But, as always, our biggest thanks go to Jess & Christian and their wonderful families and friends for inviting us to be a part of such a special day. J&C…hopefully by now you know how much we adore you and how much it meant to us, knowing you trusted us to capture your wedding day…and all of the love & joy that surrounded you. We hope these photos bring you as much happiness as you have brought to our lives!
Big love & hugs, C&A xo