October 30th, 2016, Emily & Leon began their lives together as "Mr. & Mrs. Rock" at Rolling Hill Farms in Monroe, North Carolina.  It was a sunny and unusually warm day celebrated with several of their friends and family.  Here is a recap of their day in pictures!  

The Dress!

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Time to get ready... DSC_4843 DSC_4851 DSC_4818

Oh, her something blue... DSC_4764

All her bridesmaids wore these tennis shoes with fun shoe laces and matching jewelry, we had to get some cute photos of this! DSC_4797

The rings! DSC_4762 DSC_4744 DSC_4784 DSC_4757 DSC_4791 DSC_0808 DSC_4827 DSC_4848

Her "crew"... DSC_4885 DSC_4923 DSC_4941 DSC_4945 DSC_4912

May be my candid shot of the day! DSC_4980 DSC_4955 DSC_4982 DSC_5013 DSC_5018

Emily, you are beautiful!  Love this shot of you just after you stepped in your dress.

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Alicia with Mona Alicia Photography was my second shooter for this wedding.  Ahhhh, love this shot by Alicia! DSC_1118 DSC_1097 DSC_1159 DSC_1086

Her grandmothers joined her in the bridal suite... DSC_1055

Meanwhile this handsome groom has arrived!

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Another great candid capture from Alicia... DSC_1010 DSC_0960 DSC_5013 DSC_4963 DSC_4992

Love this next shot.  Completely unplanned but one of her girls requested they have a prayer.  This was just minutes before she walked down the isle.. DSC_5036 DSC_5038 DSC_5041

This moment is here... DSC_1195 DSC_5087 DSC_5077 DSC_5109

Here comes the bride... DSC_5155

Leon's reaction to seeing his bride... DSC_1238 DSC_1223 DSC_1228 DSC_5163 DSC_5167 DSC_1246 DSC_5206 DSC_5178 DSC_5241 DSC_5191 DSC_5270

Unity Cross... DSC_5289 DSC_1621 DSC_5303 DSC_5318 DSC_5326 DSC_1392 DSC_5328

Mr. & Mrs. Rock

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Reception time! DSC_0827 DSC_0853

These smores were such a cute idea at each place setting! DSC_0841 DSC_0848 DSC_1026 DSC_0850 DSC_1031 DSC_5864 DSC_6099 DSC_1769

First dance.. DSC_1794 DSC_5758 DSC_5766 DSC_5729 DSC_1836 DSC_5778 DSC_5788 DSC_1874 DSC_5815 DSC_5822 DSC_5826 DSC_1044 DSC_1495 DSC_1497 DSC_1610 DSC_1546 DSC_5844 DSC_5841 DSC_5853

Time for toasting... DSC_5973 DSC_5885 DSC_5907 DSC_1031 DSC_1038 DSC_5870 DSC_5873 DSC_5874

At some point during the evening, I went outside to capture this shot of the venue.  So pretty! DSC_7979 DSC_6056 DSC_6072

And the night continued with such fun group of dancing.  Love this next few candids. DSC_6047 DSC_6032 DSC_6042 DSC_6026 DSC_6120 DSC_6148 DSC_6170 DSC_6099

Bouquet toss... DSC_6188

Leon surprised Emily with the best garter removal dance I've seen to date!  Awesome job Leon! DSC_6203 DSC_6212 DSC_6219 DSC_6244 DSC_6264 DSC_6352 DSC_6357 DSC_6359

Thank you Leon & Emily for letting me capture your wedding in pictures.  I wish you many years together through the many ups & downs that life may offer.  I'll be in touch soon when I have your wedding complete!  DSC_6327