A warm summer afternoon in Union County, NC, Brian & Jessica married in the yard of their best friend's home.  The rain was threatening to make it's debut during their ceremony but decided to hold off until after their nuptials allowing this couple to have a beautiful ceremony in the presence of just their closest family members. Here are a few of my favorites to recap their day.

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Jessica, you were a beautiful bride!

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I love this next series, here's why.  Today, in photography, a big trend that I often encourage brides to do is have a "first look" with their dad.  You capture the dad's expression as he sees his daughter for the first time in her wedding dress.  The emotions are always priceless as he sees his "little girl" just before he gives her away to another man. Well, this is basically the same thing except for this was not a planned moment...It was all candid and I didn't expect to capture this going into their wedding day but here, Jessica's mother-in-law is seeing her son's soon-to-be-wife prior to the ceremony for the first time.  Their reaction is raw and priceless...what a "welcome into the family" this would be! 

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Love how happy they both are in this next shot!

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Brian taking care of his last minute touches while getting ready...

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A little wedding loves from his niece! DSC_0004

You did mighty well on that ring, Brian!  ;)

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Just before her dad gives her away...

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Brian's reaction to seeing her for the first time...

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Jessica & her dad! DSC_0531 DSC_0553 DSC_0509e DSC_0475 DSC_0464 DSC_9950e DSC_0514

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Love a silhouette shot!

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Thank you Brian & Jessica for letting me be a part of your day.  I wish you many years of happiness together!