I'm back today with the second half of Chris & Maryal's dreamy desert engagement. In case you missed the edgy, hip part one you can see it here! Our second half was incredibly romantic and I am more excited than ever for their wedding later this year. Check out some of my favorites below!
Kicking off my 2016 wedding season at the Cheney Place with Emily & Mike was an absolute dream. Maybe it was extra sweet because I have known Emily as long as I have called Michigan home. Or maybe it was that I got to work alongside my dad as he officiated their ceremony, a host of familiar faces amongst the guests. I think I can attribute those things to the excitement of the day, but what made it truly special was how this couple focused on the celebration of their marriage above all else. Emily could have really cared less about the insignificant details-- stepping in mud in her wedding dress, the fact that the ceremony decor was finished 30 minutes before her walk down the aisle, and even how she chose to wear beat up blue Nike sneakers instead of the common expensive heel you find most girls painfully trodding in.
When I get to document events like this-- events where the moments that a father gets to see his daughter as a bride for the first time, where dance steps are practiced and twirls are perfected-- I know that it is just about as special as it gets. Emily and Mike are crazy perfect for one another, and every inch of this wedding reflected the love they have for each other, their family and their friends. I hope you enjoy this peek into their day!
Film Processing : Indie Film Lab/Venue: The Cheney Place/Florals: Horrock's/Band: Nine Mile Smile/Cake: The Cakabakery/Invitations: Minted/
You know those people in life, the ones that make you feel automatically cooler by just being around them? Maryal and Chris are those type of people and they also happen to be bright lights of personality, energy and kindness. And they are completely gorgeous to boot.
When Maryal and Chris, voices behind the blog Love & Specs, reached out about their upcoming wedding I was immediately drawn to their vision for such a special day. Their wedding, like their engagement session, is going to be dripping in romantic elements with just the right amount of hip. With the beautiful Arizona desert landscape as a starting point, they decide to style their session with a vintage car and throwback to the rockabilly era. I am completely smitten with these images and this couple. Here are some of my favorites from the first half of their session, be sure to check back for a dreamy part 2!
Developed by: Indie Film Lab, Portra 400 pushed 1 stop.
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