Lauren + Ben// Outdoor Winter Wedding

Alaskan native marries a sweet, South Carolina girl. How the heck did this happen?! That was my thought exactly when Ben & Lauren told me their story! Seven years ago, Lauren’s family took a trip to Alaska to visit some friends, which is how they met Ben’s family. All 3 families hung out while they were there, but then Lauren’s family came back to SC & that was it…or so they thought.

Fast forward a few years. Ben finishes medical school and starts looking for jobs all across the country. He remembers Lauren’s family & that her dad is in the medical field as well & maybe he would know of some job openings or availabilities. So he reaches out to Lauren’s dad, eventually moves to SC, gets a job, and moves into a barn apartment on Lauren’s family’s farm!!! So naturally, Lauren & Ben became friends and started getting to know each other a little better. They started dating in March of last year & got married this past January!!!

To say these two love each other, love Jesus, and love their families SO very much is an understatement. It was so evident in every aspect of their day. They were both the most selfless bride & groom ever, constantly serving others and making their guests feel special & taken care of.

Every detail of their wedding day was intentionally thought out. All the places they chose to do photos had some significance to their story. The front porch of Lauren’s house is where Ben proposed to her, outside of the barn apartment where Ben lived is where they had their first serious conversation about where their relationship was going, the pond is where they took long walks before getting married etc. They also planted two trees on her parent’s farm, so that one day, they can bring their kids to that spot and tell the story of their wedding day & the start of their lives together. I mean…COME ON..how sweet is that?! It was so special to be able to document their story & all the intentional, personal details.

Ben & Lauren, you are carefree, passionate, and joyful people. The love of Jesus gushes from you and it was truly an honor to watch you two become husband and wife. Cheers to forever!!

Also, huge shoutout to my sis Margaret Ann who did a phenomenal job on Lauren’s hair and makeup. And my sweet friend Lexi, for always creating the most beautiful flower magic ever!! This wedding wouldn’t have been the same without yalls creativity- you two are the dream team forever!!

Todd Wedding//Greenville,SC

Some weddings, I just feel really really blessed to be a part of, I feel like God ordained just because He knew id love the couple, and I walk away from with tears in my eyes out of gratitude. THIS was one of those weddings for me.

Darby & Jimmy are some of the most fun, Jesus loving, hard working, smart and genuine people. They both come from really awesome families, are both in the medical field, and both have a heart for medical missions. I remember we were walking through the woods on Darby’s parent’s property during their engagement session as they were telling me all about themselves and I thought, “wow these are some pretty incredible people". That thought was continually confirmed over the next few months leading up to their wedding day.

Darby pulled me aside the morning of their wedding and told me that she and Jimmy met on this day, exactly 1000 days ago! They waited a long time for this day, and it was well worth it.

Watching the love these two have for each other, the Lord, their family and friends was truly beautiful. I remember I was taking photos of Darby by herself after the ceremony, and Jimmy couldn’t stop complimenting her. Their day was all about glorifying God and loving on their friends and family. Photographing their wedding was refreshing to my soul and made me extra thankful that God allowed me to meet these two and be a part of their special day.