I knew months ago when Heather first discussed some of her wedding details with me, this wedding would be special for many reasons.  May 14th, 2016 on the hillside of this Marshville, North Carolina farm, Heather & Trent were married at their family friend's home.  It was a southern, Christ centered ceremony that took place before their family and friends. Here's a recap of their first day as husband and wife.  Enjoy! DSC_3594 DSC_3683

Love how the vantage lace from the curtains is almost an ombre' into her wedding dress...

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This necklace was a Christmas gift from Trent this past year... DSC_3560

The most valuable attribute is a beautiful heart.  More on this sweet detail below... DSC_3664 DSC_3562 DSC_3556 DSC_3553 DSC_3567 DSC_3569

Time to get ready... DSC_3658 DSC_3645 DSC_3628 DSC_3735 DSC_3722 DSC_3719 DSC_3772

Wedding dress details... DSC_3765 DSC_3783 DSC_3790

Love her mom's reaction to seeing her daughter getting in her dress...

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Oh, how I LOVE this shot! DSC_3892

Meanwhile, my second shooter with Mallory McCall Photography, was working with Trent while he was preparing to meet his bride...

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Love this shot that she got of Heather's brother helping her dad get ready. IMG_1075 IMG_1427

The Handsome groom, awesome shot by Mallory McCall!

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This was one of the details that I remember Heather talking to me about months ago.  She had a surprise for her grandfather during their "First look"...

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Inside of her dress, she had a piece of her grandmother's shirt in the shape of a heart, sewn into the lining as her something old.  And what a special "something old" it was.  She also had the same heart sewn on a hankerchief as a gift from her to her grandfather. DSC_3664 DSC_4603 DSC_3951 DSC_3968 DSC_3970

Heather, you were a stunning bride!  DSC_3861 DSC_3851

With her dad, just before walking down the isle...

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Guest have arrived! DSC_4037 DSC_4059 DSC_4032

This is why a second shooter is so important.  Here, Mallory was able to focus on Heather and I was.... IMG_1823 IMG_1845 IMG_1855 IMG_1861 DSC_4458

...I was able to focus on Trent.  He had his back turned to her until she arrived on the carriage.  Here is a play by play as he saw her for the first time... DSC_4171 DSC_4172 DSC_4174

Look at his dad, looking at his son! DSC_4184 DSC_4191 IMG_1865 IMG_1868 DSC_4197 DSC_4220 DSC_4225

Heather & Trent wanted to put Christ at the center of their marriage, right from the beginning.  So, part of their ceremony included taking communion together... DSC_4452 DSC_4454 DSC_4451

Again, these next two are from both of us photographers.  First up, my view... DSC_4245

And second shot is Mallory's view... IMG_1895 IMG_1939

Another really special part of their wedding was that both Trent & Heather each one washed one another's feet to demonstrate the humility of the heart and character by kneeling before their new spouse. 

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Mr. & Mrs. Yow! DSC_4378 DSC_4565 DSC_4571 DSC_4591 DSC_4629 DSC_4672

Outtakes are the best sometimes, even if they are imperfect! DSC_4668

Wow, you two look amazing!  DSC_4704 DSC_4724

I know, I'm repeating myself but again, this is why a second shooter is so important.  It's reception time and they have just been formally introduced.  Here's my capture of their reaction.... DSC_4759

And here is Mallory's capture of their reaction! I love both! IMG_3099 DSC_3573 DSC_3580 DSC_4749 DSC_4750 DSC_4751

The lights were gorgeous! DSC_4909 IMG_3048 IMG_3052 IMG_1891 IMG_0931 IMG_0875 IMG_0867

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Cute candid moments holding part of the wedding party! DSC_4574 DSC_4521 DSC_4833 DSC_4927 DSC_4909 DSC_4918 DSC_4998 DSC_5001 DSC_5005 DSC_5012

Bouquet toss... DSC_4964 DSC_4962 DSC_4966

Garter toss... DSC_4972 DSC_4975 DSC_4977 DSC_5028 DSC_5054 DSC_5056 DSC_5042

And I'll leave you with one of my favorites. Whoa, I love this next shot!  Thanks you so much, Heather & Trent, for letting me be a part of your wedding day.  I wish many years of happiness together! DSC_4660