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!

There are a lot of stories behind a wedding day. The story of the couple, the story of their families coming together, the story of the bride herself. And this is Laura’s story of her wedding day.

Wedding reception toasts are one of my favorite times during a wedding day. It's always a chance to hear really special stories and intimate details of the lives of my couples from the people who know them best….and for Yuki and Anton’s toasts, well..

Nolan was in his spot, outside, back turned, and ready for Taiylor to walk up behind him, for him to turn, and for them to finally see one another.

There might have been some unexpected surprises...like storm clouds and thunder, downpours and steady rain showers. But the thing that matters above all those unexpected things is the thing that Haley and John expected the most from their June wedding day....They expected to get married.

As much as Ben tried to prepare himself for the moment those church doors opened and he first saw Bailey....it was evident his preparations weren't up to par. How could they be?

It'd be easy (not really) to showcase my favorite wedding day portraits only, just those shots I love SO much of my brides + grooms.....but it's not just those portraits that tell these stories - it's everything, it's all the things in between. It's every moment. 2017 best of weddings is here!

It was Samantha's turn to be throwing a bouquet, to be the one in a gorgeous bridal gown, to be the one marrying the love of her life!

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. 

And then....they saw each other, from across a church aisle, Lorraine on the arm of her sweet Dad, and Travis standing up front at that immaculate altar, beaming from ear to ear.

As they walked back down their aisle among cheers from family and friends, you could hear Ashlie shout "We're married!!!" to Michael, and both of their smiles stretched for endless miles!