This past weekend, Rhett & Katelyn united their lives together as husband and wife.  These two grew up together...Their families go to the same church, they've attended the same vocational school and now their starting their new lives as one.  Despite the threatening skies, the rain showers subsided in time for the ceremony to be held outdoors at Rolling Hills Farm in Monroe, North Carolina.  Here is a recap of their day...Through pictures!

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Love this next dress/shoe shot. 

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The dress!

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Loved her shoes, the sole on the bottom was her "something blue". DSC_8120

The beautiful, delicate lace hankie was a family heirloom from her grandmother, Flora.  DSC_8087

Oh, the hustle and bustle of the bridal suite... DSC_8285 DSC_8298 DSC_8141 DSC_8173 DSC_8236 DSC_8316

Pre-wedding sister selfie! DSC_8360

Slipping into the dress DSC_8364 DSC_8386 DSC_8391 DSC_8394 DSC_8403

Oh Katelyn, you look beautiful! DSC_6911 DSC_6932 DSC_6849 DSC_9204

Her dad comes in to see his girl... DSC_8444 DSC_8446 DSC_8454

All these girls are sisters except for one and you might as well claim her too!  ;) She's the sister-in-law! DSC_8422

Meanwhile Rhett is now here, looking wedding day sharp!

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A couple of her nephews have arrived.  One, who reallllllllyyy like her bouquet...In fact, he meant to have at least one flower.  ;) DSC_8491 DSC_8536

The groom and his siblings DSC_8860 DSC_8570

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Momma getting a hug from her first born... DSC_8521

Waiting at the alter... DSC_8585 DSC_8591 DSC_8595 DSC_8599 DSC_8609 DSC_8613-2 DSC_8614-2 DSC_8621 DSC_8631 DSC_8640

Mr. & Mrs. Hallman! DSC_8649 DSC_8652 DSC_8662 DSC_8667 DSC_8670

Well wishers... DSC_8715 DSC_8674 DSC_8678 DSC_8723 DSC_8711 DSC_8738 DSC_8762 DSC_8830 DSC_9076 DSC_8978 DSC_8875 DSC_8948 DSC_8941 DSC_9069 DSC_9055 DSC_8969

Reception time! DSC_8129

This was such a beautiful wedding keepsake painted by Katelyn's sister.  As the guest arrived, they added a green thumb print "leaf" and name to the Hallman wreath.

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Oh, you know, sometimes wedding photographers have to nearly hang from the ceiling to get "the shot"!  ;) DSC_8269 DSC_8177 DSC_8214 DSC_8222 DSC_8217 DSC_8210 DSC_8225

This beautiful cake was made by two of Katelyn's sisters... DSC_8255 DSC_8258 DSC_8260 DSC_8272

Candy bars are always a big hit! DSC_8151 DSC_8165 DSC_8164 DSC_8169 DSC_8168 DSC_9255

Rhett's uncle and cousins surprised them with a couple of heartfelt songs they sung.  DSC_9259 DSC_9137 DSC_9275 DSC_9285 DSC_9277 DSC_9407 DSC_9150

No matter the age, boys will be boys!  This man was photobombing his sisters!  DSC_9140 DSC_9125 DSC_9120 DSC_9129

No better picture to describe "hanging onto momma's skirt tail".  I kinda love it! ;) DSC_9089

Dinner time... DSC_9186 DSC_9220 DSC_9299 DSC_9318 DSC_9314 DSC_9341 DSC_9357 DSC_9566 DSC_9576 DSC_9577

Cake cutting DSC_9531 DSC_9537 DSC_9542 DSC_9545

Men always win out with this game...their arms are longer! DSC_9546 As Katelyn was trying to get away, I lost her behind the cake! DSC_9548 DSC_9550

But at least he help clean her up! DSC_9554 DSC_9561

Bouquet/garter toss... DSC_9598 DSC_9600 DSC_9602 DSC_9607 DSC_9609 DSC_9614 DSC_9617 DSC_9618 DSC_9627

Sparkler exit!

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And I'll leave you with my favorite image from their wedding.  To me, it couldn't signify the meaning of God's plan for marriage any better...Keep Christ at the center. 

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Thank you Rhett & Katelyn, for letting me be a part of your day!