melissa+paul|engaged

 Meet melissa+paul. I think you'll find that they are as adorbs as two kids in love can be.

The session started off by the "sea wall" near Palm Beach Atlantic University where Melissa and Paul got engaged. Coincidentally PBAU is also where Melissa and I first met back in college.

then we headed downtown to get a few photos with a more "urbany" feel. I'm in love with both this door and the cuteness of these kids!

 nice bevel, melissa, nice bevel, indeed. =D

stop it with the gorgeousness, already, melissa! =D

a nod to the other definition of "parking" =D

we left the "city" and headed towards the beach just in time for sun down 

ok so are they cute or what?

melissa and paul are so fun-loving!

 the sunset was pretty spectacular that evening. rather perfect really...

The END =D

melissa and paul thank you for letting me capture the essence of your love for each other. I adore you more than I probably should. I can't wait for your wedding next month!

oh and just for kicks and giggles(lot's of giggles) here is a photo of Melissa and I from our freshman year of college. (don't judge, those days were rough for me; melissa on the other hand is the picture of beauty)

brooke+thad| wedding

Out of nowhere he was just always around: chatting with her friends, hanging with her family, and making his way into her circle.  After awhile Brooke began to wonder "why are you here?" a whole lot less and began to wonder "why AREN'T you here?" a whole lot more. And the rest is, as the say, history.

Brooke and Thad tied the knot in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on a warm August day. In spite of the faint remnants of devastation from the tornado in the surrounding town, their day was filled with all the beauty and laughter that love is known to possess.

Brooke and Thad: thanks a million for who you are: to me, to others, and most of all to each other. I knew when I photographed your engagement pictures that I would love being a part of your big day as well, and I did! Best wishes as you settle into your new life in Indiana: together.

getting Brooke into her wedding dress was definitely a team effort. all hands on deck!

Brooke and Thad opted for a first look, which I adored. When a bride and groom choose to have a special first look time it relieves a huge amount of stress from the rest of the day and allows for plenty of relaxation...and PICTURES =)

this is why I love these two: not only do they make each other laugh, but everyone around them as well. they're kinda contagious(in a good way of course)

fave!

I loved the bright summery green Brooke chose for her bridal party!

Brooke: you made such a stunning bride...seriously!

and Thad: you clean up quite nicely =D

ceremony time!

it's not that common anymore, but I love when a bride wears her veil OVER her face and there is this lovely moment of anticipation before the kiss

mr&mrs

I arrived in Alabama the day before the wedding and saw the reception site before it was decorated. When I saw it again the next it had been transformed into straight up loveliness! 

the bride's sister gave a great little speech: I laughed , I cried, I snapped

I love when brides have little personal touches here and there Brooke was the definition of a DIY bride. She made this cute little "just married" sign herself. Adorbs right?