“When love is a habit, joy is a reflex”
You guys, I haven’t seen this much JOY at a wedding in a minute. These two are such a perfect match they cannot help but grin from ear to ear when they see each other. I’ve known Abby since she was still in elementary school and to see her so perfectly happy and content in life and with her choice in husband gives me alllllll the feels.
I captured her sister Molly’s wedding two years ago and it was so wonderful to see all the same smiling faces again, just as eager and excited to help these two celebrate. Coming from a planted church family, they have a culture of service imbedded into the dna of every member so it was all hands on deck to not only make all the pretty details, but to set up and tear down everything in record time… all with a simile on their faces, so happy to be a part of something beautiful
And let’s not forget this adorable farm venue had live chickens, piglets, horses and sheep cheering them on from the sidelines as well!
Daddy-Daughter first looks are my favorite! And these two share a special bond so it was so fun to watch them interact all day. Donnie messaged me right before I arrived to see if I could re-create an image of Abby they had taken of her as a flower girl…then he got all emotional and then I got all emotional and everyone else did too. It was a day filled with several happy tears!
They didn’t want to see each other before the wedding, so they did a first-touch instead, and watching the built up tension just melt away the moment they found each other was beautiful. They are truly the best match.
They had little Marshal run to Bailey right before Abby walked down the aisle and he was so happy to do so! The happiest little fur ball ever… just like his parents.
Bailey and Abby met in accounting class on the first day and went on their first date just a couple weeks later and have been inseparable ever since. You just never know where you’re going to find your person.
You guys thank you so much for including me in your special day! I love seeing how happy you make each other and cannot wait to see all the things you will do together in the future!
The Vendors who made the day possible:
Photographer: Cynthia Viola
Venue: Thistledown Farm, Graham, NC
Dress: Lilian West from New York Bride and Groom
Suit: Gordons Menswear
Bridesmaid dresses: Birdy Grey
Her Ring: Olive Ave Jewelry - the Windsor Ring
His Ring: Northbands
Florist: Dave Duty
Catering: Smokehouse at Steves
Cake Baker: Maxie B's