James & Julia's Kingdom Hall & Villa Venezia Wedding
On a perfectly gorgeous, sunny fall Saturday,
James and Julia took their vows before God and their closest family and friends; and officially became Mr and Mrs!
If you follow this blog, you might remember his romantic surprise proposal to Julia last fall. Or maybe their amazing styled picnic-in-the-woods engagement session this past spring, complete with a rainbow!
But even knowing how perfect they are together, how the reality of time with them always surpasses even the best expectations, I wasn't prepared for how amazing their wedding would be on every. single. level. How full of love, laughter, sunshine, crunchy red and orange leaves, sweet little lace-clad flower girls, bff's since childhood and from Bethel years, silly teasing siblings, and everyone -they- loved- the -most -together -in- one -room -at- the -same -time -kind of perfect...
The day started at Julia's house, where the guys were getting ready downstairs as Julia and her girls prepared upstairs.
James had these gorgeous hand carved knives for all the guys, and even had one made for his Dad!
The girls first look was just for fun- but her mom was having her hair done while Julia's friend Sara helped her get into her wedding gown; so this really was her own first look!
The bridesmaids let me take their individual portraits on the small deck outside- aren't they all just gorgeous?
After they saw each other for the first time at a picturesque train trestle, it was time for some bridal party hanging out time. Then it was off to the Kingdom Hall for a beautiful Scriptural ceremony.
After the ceremony, we spent a little time outdoors at their incredible reception venue, the Villa Venezia in Middletown / Wallkill, NY. Can you believe how adorable these three little flower girls are? And they were such diligent, perfect helpers to Julia, too!
Congratulations, James and Julia, and our wishes for a very happy forever to you both!!! We felt incredibly honored to photograph your story so far, and know even more beautiful chapters are yet to be written.
If you are a family member or friend looking for the full wedding gallery with professional lab access, thank you for your patience as the photos are worked on in the digital darkroom. Please check back in about two weeks using the access code on the little reception photo cards.
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