Valerie and Josh are what I consider dream clients and now, friends. I’ve been looking forward to capturing their day since their engagement session last fall when I realized just how photogenic and GENUINE they both are! Not only are they natural in front of the camera but they are incredibly kind and joyful. They type of joy that just resonates from deep inside and bubbles over to everyone they meet.  I have no doubt that even if the weather had been different and we had been celebrating their day in the midst of a storm, these two would have been joyful.To be able to witness their vows and depth of their love for each other was incredible. Josh’s brother performed the ceremony at Tuckers Gap, and it was such a pure delivery of the gospel. Emotions ran deep as everyone remembered fondly Josh’s late mother who passed away last year. To hear Val promise to pass down his mom’s legacy to their future children and to watch Josh speak of values in his mom that he saw in Val left everyone crying. Paul and I had tears streaming down our faces almost the whole ceremony. When I think back on why, it wasn’t necessarily because of the sadness of their loss, but more so the beauty of the depth of their love, the weight of their words and how they honored her memory.  A heartfelt memory I’ll think of fondly for years to come.

Paul and I loved being surrounded by their family and friends all day.  Not only was the wedding party a blast, and had 2 of our brides from past years as bridesmaids, but the reception at Tuckers Gap was one of the most fun events we’ve been to all year!! Laughter, surprises dances (just you wait till below) and joy everywhere. It was a joyful celebration of a wonderful couple!! Valerie and Josh, congratulations on this special new season of life! We hope your trip to Antigua is nothing short of breathtaking!Enjoy my favorites from their day!