Amanda and Bennett created a beautiful ceremony together. It was centered on the Lord and on the covenant they were making together before Him. The music being played as it began, "Be Thou My Vision" and "Take my Life" were a perfect proclamation of what was happening.
Read MoreThey were in the same choir and both studying music at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Amanda had never fallen in love before. She had dated a few guys, but never had feelings that grew deeper. She wondered if that's all love would ever be. She even expected the same thing when she started dating Bennett. He, on the other hand, had been attracted to Amanda from the very beginning.
Read MoreDerrick and Leah's wedding venue, Silver Swan Bayside, was perched on the south tip of Kent Island with panoramic views of the Chesapeake and a little beach to dig your toes into. So that's what we did. Leah kicked off her shoes and Derrick helped her down the steps onto the beach.
Read MoreDerrick and Leah chose to have a Sunday brunch wedding, which was entirely as awesome as it sounds. (Who wouldn't want to have a heaping big breakfast and bottomless mimosas at their reception?! But we're getting ahead of ourselves.)
Read MoreTheir wedding day started in the early morning dew on Kent Island, Maryland. They had rented two AirBnB's on opposite sides of the island - Leah and her ladies in a beautiful old cabin tucked away through the woods, and Derrick and his guys in an upstairs apartment overlooking an inlet.
Read MoreJosh and Tabby's wedding reception was SO MUCH FUN! They held it at the Aviary in Lynchburg, and it couldn't have been a more perfect pairing with their boho backyard wedding at Tabby's grandparents' house. Their decorations were beautifully coordinated and practical - most of them even ended up decorating their new home!
Read MoreAfter their ceremony at Tabby's grandparents' beautiful old home, we had a few hours to spare before Tabby and Josh were going to be introduced at their reception at the Aviary in Lynchburg. So we went for a walk in downtown Lynchburg and, obviously, how could we not go out for ice cream too!
Read MoreTabby is a daddy's girl. She has been incredibly blessed to have such a godly father who has loved and cherished her, raising her up to be a godly woman. She wanted to honor her relationship with him with a very special first look.
Read MoreJosh and Tabby wanted to do a "first look, no peek" before their ceremony. They decided to wait until the ceremony for him to see her for the first time, but they still wanted to take a moment together privately before it all started, to pray together and exchange their gifts.
Read MoreAs Tabby grew up, she knew that she wanted to get married at her grandparents' home. The historic home with a wrap-around porch and lush backyard was the perfect setting for her and Josh to commit their lives to each other.
Read MoreWhat a wild end to a beautiful day! Melissa & Jason's reception On the Glen at Glenburn Farm was filled with wild dancing, string lights, a huge photo booth, a POPCORN bar!!, amazing cupcakes, a gorgeous cake, and so much more dancing. They left amidst raucous cheers, sparklers, and a few tears. Don't forget this night, you two. You have so many who love you and will support you no matter what may come!
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