Jennifer & Thad came here all the way to Grayton Beach from Tennessee to get married among close friends and family. And although nearly all weddings are sentimental, emotional, sweet and all that jazz, Jen & Thad’s intimate ceremony was sentimental, emotional, and sweet on an entirely different level from any ceremony I’ve been to. Jen & Thad had both lost people very close to them, one of those being Jennifer’s mom, and the other being Thad’s father just a short time ago. Add to that, both Jen & Thad come from extremely tight knit families that seems to be woven together with threads of steel. Nothing, and I mean nothing, can break the love that they so clearly have for each other. I watched in awe, and was reminded of what a privilege it is as a photographer to be mixed into the most intimate parts of the day, the parts that often nobody else gets to see. I admit, I get goosebumps & tear up at every “first look” between a bride & groom, but nothing could have prepared me for the raw emotion & feelings that came out in Jennifer’s last moments with her father & brother, as well as during the ceremony. It was truly a moment that not just tugged, but yanked at my heart strings. As a mother, a daughter, a sister… it tore into me from every angle. I am getting teary just thinking about it! I have to say, I can only hope to raise a daughter and a son so wonderful as these two, that my husband is as strong as Jennifer’s father must be and proved himself to be that day, yet so caring & gentle, and that I can foster the relationships among my family and between my children the way that Jennifer’s mother (and entire family) must have. Both families displayed such strength & faith that it was inspirational, and you can’t help but consider how valuable our time with our families truly is. I know that Jennifer’s mother must be a very proud mother looking down on her daughter, particularly on that day. And I know that Thad was not without his father on that day, and I thought it was only appropriate that both Jen’s mother & Thad’s father’s place in the wedding were both marked with white roses on the seats that they would have sat in. The seats that they would have watched from with pride, love and happiness for Jen & Thad. It was absolutely beautiful to see Jen & Thad incorporate their parents in spirit, even though they couldn’t be there in person. It was truly and simply amazing and has left me so totally and completely in awe of the beautify in relationships and family. Jen & Thad – here’s to you for cherishing your family so much 
All that, and she ALSO had a beautiful wedding!
And now, on with the preview:
Oh, and to top it off, despite threats of rain especially in the days leading up to the wedding, the day worked out beautifully, with the most amazing & awesome spread of clouds!!!
And how awesome that Thad’s son was there, and a very big part of the day:
A special thanks to those who contributed to the big day including:
Catering: Lesgo Catering & Personal Chef
Flowers & Coordinating: Margie Jordan with Bella Flora
Dress: All About Weddings in Germantown, TN Casablanca brand style #1938 in ivory special order ( had it made in tissue taffeta instead of crystal satin)
Cake: Publix at Watercolor Way
And here is the slideshow!!!
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