If you ever want to see someone’s true character, catch them on their wedding day. When tensions are high and the timeline is tight, people revert to their core values, the markers that make up their character. For Leah, this meant a calm, collected demeanor- cool under pressure. Her brown eyes sparkled just a bit brighter than usual, she laughed just a bit more, but there was never any sense of anxiety- just a calm assuredness. When it came time to don her stunning lace mermaid gown, she took a deep breath and smiled to herself. This was it.

Chris was giddy. That sort of excitement so intoxicating that you just can’t help but smile when you’re around kind of thing? That was what he was all about. Their day was finally, finally here, and his bride was just a few rooms away waiting for their First Look. And when it came time to see each other for the first time on their wedding day, he was overcome by how perfect she was, and that in just a few short hours, she’d officially be his Mrs.

Chris & Leah, I knew from your love shoot last year that you two were a perfect match, but it wasn’t until your wedding that I realized just how deep your compatibility runs. You go together like football and fall, like bells and whistles, like champagne and strawberries. It was such a joy and an honor to document your wedding- congratulations to you both!!

Chris & Leah- a Ceresville Mansion wedding

October 22, 2013

  1. Kat says:

    I love the the shade of those bridesmaids dresses! And those last two shots are STUNNING, Abby!!!

  2. Bethany says:

    That last picture with them outaide the car is absolutely stunning!

  3. Gorgeous! Love their portraits.

  4. Leah says:

    Love, love and more love!!! Thank you so much Abby!!

  5. Rebekah Hoyt says:

    This might be a new favorite of mine of your work! Such gorgeous, romantic portraits and I LOVE the pops of her color – especially her bouquet – WOW! And those nighttime car shots? Incredible. Beautiful job as always, Abby!

  6. Kelly Ewell says:

    Yay, that’s where I got married! Such lovely and beautiful photos!

  7. Emilia Jane says:

    Stunning work my love.

  8. Kristen Duffy says:

    I always love your intros 🙂 These are all gorgeous! I love the details! And LOVE love love that last one!

  9. Urška Majer says:

    Gorgeous wedding & that last one is a dream!

  10. I love the colors of this wedding Abby! And I love how you captured their day. Your pictures always show a very romantic quality and I love that. My favorite of course is the last one by the car. Unbelievably beautiful! : )

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