Sunday, May 22nd, 2016, Landon and Amanda were married at Rolling Hill Farms in Monroe, North Carolina.  It was a beautiful, Carolina day for this couple to start their new lives together as one.  They were married by Landon's grandfather and the ceremony followed by friends and family joining in the celebration of their union.  Here is a recap of their wedding festivities...

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Somebody didn't give her the memo that the bride is the only one who wears white on the wedding day!  ;) DSC_6054 DSC_5161 DSC_5069 DSC_5176 DSC_5147 DSC_5117

Bling! Bling! Bling! DSC_5138 DSC_5143

Love some pretty bokeh to be thrown in a few shots!

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Time to get ready DSC_5186 DSC_5251 DSC_5192

Friends by her side DSC_5209 DSC_5215

With her grandmothers DSC_5306

Amanda had bought a gift for both her mom and her soon-to-be Mother-in-law DSC_5322 DSC_5333 DSC_5406 DSC_5445 DSC_5460 DSC_5452 DSC_8579

Landon has arrived and is looking mighty sharp! DSC_5376

Here he is opening a gift from Amanda

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Love this shot.  It reminded that Tim, Landon's dad, had just told me that it was just a few days shy of being 23 years since they brought him home from the hospital. 

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Amanda coming out for her daddy to see her for the first time... DSC_5484 DSC_5487 DSC_5498 DSC_5500 DSC_5504

And this was just a candid moment before the ceremony.  Landon and all his 8 brothers! DSC_5369 DSC_5383 DSC_5507 DSC_5561 DSC_5554 DSC_5564

Here comes the bride... DSC_5587 DSC_5596 DSC_5599

Love, love love this shot! DSC_5602 DSC_5603 DSC_5606 DSC_5615

Marriage is so sacred and I always love to not only shoot the ceremony but to hear what is said.  Landon's grandfather read the most humbling words, "Christ is to be the head of the home, the unseen guest at every meal, the silent listener in every conversation..."  That has stuck with me since I heard it and I know that can be the most helpful piece of advise that could be given to a newly married couple.  In fact, it's a great reminder for marriages of all ages.   

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Married! DSC_5673

Here are some of my favorites of their pictures together! DSC_5974 DSC_5871 DSC_5911 DSC_8598 DSC_5970 DSC_8859 DSC_5962   DSC_5379 DSC_5377 DSC_8687 DSC_8698 DSC_8697

I had to post this out take.  It was sunny almost the entire time during their pictures but at one point, there was this tiny little dark cloud that passed by.  It started raining and the old trusty reflector worked double duty that day...a make shift shelter!  Know my fellow photogs will appreciate this next picture. DSC_6042

This next shot might be one of my favorites.  These aren't Landon's groomsmen, they are his bothers...all 8 of them! DSC_5392 DSC_6426 DSC_6428 DSC_5822 DSC_5866

Reception time! DSC_5288 DSC_5084 DSC_5091 DSC_5093 DSC_5088

Look to the left of this next picture, that's Amanda's shoes she wore when she was a baby!

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And a close up! DSC_5112

Candy bar! DSC_5100 DSC_5101 DSC_5114 DSC_5085

Mr & Mrs. Huntley! DSC_6179 DSC_6184 DSC_6203 DSC_6205 DSC_6210 DSC_6266 DSC_6235 DSC_6216 DSC_6229 DSC_6283 DSC_6228 DSC_6219 DSC_6244

Photobooth!

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Landon with his daddy and grandmother! DSC_6310 DSC_6314 DSC_6325 DSC_6555 DSC_6531 DSC_6140

Seriously, look at her eyes!

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The cake! 

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Bouquet/Garter toss!

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Congratulations Landon and Amanda, I wish many, many wonderful years together through the good times and bad.  Thank you so much for letting me spend the last few months with you!