Elizabeth and Zach’s wedding day was the most joyful day! I have never been around a more joyous and caring group than this one. Their family and friends made me feelextremelyy welcome right from the start.

Liz and Zack’s bridal party was just hilariously amazing to work with. I always love when bridal parties are so willing to go along with the weird ideas and poses I might tell them to do, but these ladies and gents were all for it (they also accepted me almost tripping into everywhere we went so props to these people for just laughing along with me).

One special and unique addition to their reception was two packs of playing cards on each table. Zack’s welcome speech to his friends and family stated that he and Liz really bonded with each other and their families while mostly playing card games, and they wanted to make that a possibility for their extended family + friends that evening — how SWEET.

Liz’s smile was absolutely contagious. You could tell that she and Zack are completely, madly in love. Through different degrees and states, they’ve stayed together for the long haul. I can definitely tell that these two are just “meant to be”. Their kind and humble personalities make me want to become BFF’s with them and their friends + family (because I could get in on some great game nights, I could tell).

The rain held off ALL DAY until after pictures!! What a beautiful blessing. Thankfully, the storm passed through while it was still light out and we got to take a few portraits with a RAINBOW in the background — blessed with couples that would willingly walk outside in the rain to grab “that shot” 🙂

A note to the couple:

Liz and Zack, THANK YOU for making me such a special part of your wedding day! I am just so overjoyed to have been blessed with spending the day photographing the beautiful union between you two. I cannot wait to show you your final gallery, but until then enjoy your sneak peek and ENJOY HAWAII!! 🙂

Special thanks to the following vendors who made this day extra special!

Recetion Venue: Festival Center at JMU

Gown Designer: David’s Bridal

DJ/Band: Mike Morris

Caterer: Aramark at JMU

Invitations: Vistaprint