Mr. and Mrs. Yarber June 2025 What do you think of when you hear the word elopement? Romantic? Daring? Impulsive? While this was not an impulsive decision for our couple featured today, photographing their special day taught me a lesson or two about the daring romance behind slipping away to blissfully prioritize the most intimate of ceremonies. I had always dreamed of a church wedding, myself, with loads of friends and family around, steeped in tradition. But as I hiked alon

April 12, 2025 Taylor and Alayna Thompson One of my best friends is married. I am so grateful to this man for making her so happy. It was the most beautiful day. After much prayer, the sun made a glorious appearance while we all celebrated under the patchwork sky. God smiled on us. We smiled at God. I admired Alayna's gentle spirit as she calmly embraced the day. That gentleness was elegance. She was so beautiful. I laughed at the antics of Taylor and his friends as I learned

Mr. and Mrs. Smith October 12, 2024 Woodbine Lane, California Anyone who has encountered Simeon and Aubrey can see that they are a beautiful balance for each other. His bold confidence and her gentle calm are a beautiful compliment. They are two people grounded in Christ, who have joined in one flesh and are stronger together. We gathered under the hot Californian sun to celebrate their marriage, to witness their vows, to laugh and break bread together and dance the night awa

Matt and Sianna April 29, 2023 This is my brother, and that is my best friend. It's quite the story. But today they dressed in white. She in her wedding gown, he in his officer's uniform. Their wedding was a cloudy, January morning and I was maid of honor. So I promised them we would do their photos again in beautiful, summer sunlight someday. Matthew is being stationed in Alaska before long, we decided today was the day. I picked up the bouquet from a farm stand near my home

Justan and Talitha December 31, 2022 The beautiful thing about this day, beyond the venue, beyond the flowers, beyond the dresses... was the pure joy. I have never in my life seen two people just so happy to be near the other as Justan and Talitha. As one bridesmaid said softly, "It makes you believe in true love. That that's worth waiting for." And another, "Now I have experienced breathtaking." They are truly an inspiration of what it looks like to love and serve Jesus, one

Rathmann Family Est. June 25, 2022 It amazes me when two people come together. Think about it. Maybe you've known the "who" for your whole life- you knew exactly who you'd marry and did it. But for some? You can be total strangers one day. Living your life. And the next day you are introduced to someone that you will not only talk to and think of, but love for the rest of your life. Maybe you know right away, "this is my forever". Maybe it takes your heart some time to catch

Patrick and Rebekah, May 22, 2021 As Patrick waited, hands folded, staring out into the greenery... the anticipation was tangible. Electric even. Facing the woods in all it's spring glory. His back to her . A lifetime of wondering comes to a head. The bride enters and pauses. He knows his dream is standing right behind him, real and beautiful. His smile makes me cry even now. She reaches out to softly touch his shoulder. And as he turns and his face melts in joy and wonder an

Noah and Juliana Sanders September 5, 2020 When Juliana told me she was expecting a ring I picked up the nearest thing and threw it at...