They finally shared in those much anticipated hugs and kisses, they shared letters. And shortly thereafter, they got married…they made those promises, said those vows, and moved into the phase of forever and always!

From epic venues to custom cuff-links, gorgeous florals and perfectly-chosen jewelry. To laughing fits with your best friends, and the quiet moments right before those I Do's! It's all in here! All the details that make wedding days what they are - my favorites from 2017!

Courtney's Dad said it best....Austin is the type of person who in every single element, characteristic and quality he possesses... is what Courtney's Dad ever hoped his little girl would find.

Samantha and Jared have had such a wonderful start since their days of college, where they met, and where they fell in love. It's taken these two no time at all to realize the love they share, and now, they've sealed and tied a knot solidifying their future together. Her as his. And him, as hers.

In a huge sea of rice excitedly being tossed their way, Amanda + Ryan came out of those church doors two people who had just become something so much more, something that binds them as one

What can you say when you're standing face to face on your wedding day - to the person you love more than anyone else? This person, this soul that you've hoped for, wished for, waited for, and prayed for.

the answer: you pour your heart out. 

Nothing else mattered on this day....how could it? These two who have known each other since Kindergarten. Curtis, the boy her Mom didn't want her to date, and the boy who proved them all wrong. Makayla, the girl who stole his heart like no one else ever could... 

He turned around. He saw her. It seemed as if the wind got completely knocked out of him, and a huge smile spread across his face. He took a few steps forward and reached out for Emily, and by the time he had her in his arms, tears were starting to come out.

Nerves were calmed, anxiousness was erased, butterflies were tamed - all by just being near each other.