You can view the entire gallery of their images here!

It’s funny how traveling for a wedding can bring together people that live in the same city and never get to hang out! This was the case with many guests as well as that good looking married couple in the back Kyle and Kristin of the red suitcase engagement session!

Random fun fact: Aaron and my husband Josh have the same awesome wedding band.

She has been tying his bow ties for years so it was only fitting that after much double checking of the blindfold, she tie bow tie his for their wedding day!

She spoiled her groom with some sweet Ray Ban sunglasses. Suffice to say, he liked them.

One of my very favorite bridesmaid photos I’ve ever taken.

The reception was sweet and intimate, with one of the best seating arrangements I’ve ever seen (head table nestled between table rounds in the center of the seating rather than awkwardly placed at the front) but it had it’s hilarious and entertaining moments as well. Enjoy this snip it of their wedding or click here to see the full gallery!

As soon as Sarah and Peter were engaged, I was hoping I could some how be a part of the celebration. As I got to know Sarah and hear about her relationship with Peter I knew their wedding was going to be a full on party celebrating God’s work in their lives and a break of a crazy time for them academically and career wise. I don’t know that I’ve ever been happier to know that a couple was escaping to their honeymoon than I was for these two!

Sarah’s family worked together to craft many of the details you’ll see below! Hand painted signs and personally crafted wreaths are just the tip of the iceberg. We’re talking an awesome guestbook, incredible dessert table and live Karaoke to end it all. It was a crazy, hot day and night but I wouldn’t have missed it for the world! You can view the full gallery of their images here.

Each of the women who walked down the aisle before Sarah carried blooms that created this gorgeous arrangement that was placed in front of the alter.

There are over 300 years of lasting marriage on both sides of their families. This is my favorite “husbands kiss your wives on the cheek” picture that I’ve ever  taken. So many generations, promises and role models!

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I know, jumping photos of groomsmen are a little cliche, but these guys were really fun with this part.

Now on to the big show. Emily and her bridesmaids were all delivered to the ceremony site via classic cars. Yes, you can imagine how fun this was!

The beautiful home in the background belongs to Emily’s parents. It was perfect for the ceremony.

The heavy threat of rain loomed over the ceremony & all through the wedding party and family photos. It began to sprinkle at the very beginning of the reception but was generous enough to give time for the guests to enjoy the amazing landscaping that had been done for the wedding.

I loved Emily’s Tiffany blue accents!

Golf carts were used to bring the guests from the parking to the reception, and just because it was fun, for us to drive around in to take pictures!

Oh, the rain I mentioned, it held out for a while and then came and came and came. Emily didn’t let it bother her, her guests stayed and enjoyed themselves, not bothered by the driving rain.

And in the end, the reception turned into a giant dance party in the rain. I mean, does it get better than seeing all your favorite people sloshing around and dancing despite the crazy weather? I think Emily and Daniel would submit that it does not.

It wasn’t too hot that day and the sun poured its light just right over the intimate ceremony.

Solmon said his vows to Angi in English and she said her vows to him in Thai.

There may have been some tears shed by me (center) and several other bridesmaids.

Certainly one of the most memorable moments from the entire day was the post ceremony soccer match. Now, that might seem strange if you don’t know this pair personally but they met playing soccer, fell in love on a sports ministry trip and the wedding was planned with the end of the world cup in mind, lest there be any conflict of interest on the honeymoon. The reception also featured a FIFA station and the guestbook was a soccer jersey. During the post nuptial match, the bride and her ladies took on the groom and his men. We even had an official complete with red and yellow cards to make sure everything was above board.

were were all announced and took the field with great excitement. To be honest, no one was sure how this would go over, but it ended up being awesome.

The girls won fair and square off a pivotal penalty kick by the new Mrs.

Angi’s goal from the beginning was to create an event that her guests of all ages would enjoy and remember. She was spot on with her planning from Bocci, chalk art, bubbles and a photo booth. Not to mention amazing American and Thai food combinations, Jimmy Cakes cupcakes and lots of watermelon. She LOVES watermelon.

There was even a little bit of happy dancing.

I love a wedding with a good cake smash and this one was certainly good.

and just like that all our striving and planning was over! It was one wonderful day.

To schedule your session shoot me an e-mail at sabrena [at] scarterstudios.com. In the mean time, enjoy these photos from other mini sessions!

Such bold and vibrant colors were a dream to shoot!

Classic Julie wasn’t so bad either, lol.

aaanddd…more detail lovin

Love the engagement photo guest book!

So, the truth is that we faced some very ugly flood-like rainstorms during this crazy day. Inbetween two big storms we had a ceremony, well part of one, but I’d have to say that it was totally worth it!

One of the best reactions I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of!

Totally worth it for THIS entrance!

inbetween these two pictures it rained, a lot, and so we moved things inside, and in the end they were just as married as they would have been if we’d stayed outside. Plus, look at those faces!

a brief carriage ride for the newlyweds

Loved those moody skies!

My absolute favorite from the whole day

A great meal was served, toasts, cake AND dancing! Lots of hilarious dancing.

See, they agreed that the dancing was hilarious.

I snuck them out for a few more pictures and then they had a beautiful escape and traveled the whole 50 yards to their honeymoon silo!

It was brilliant and beautiful. I’m so glad I could be there!

My, oh, my, how I was LOVING this vehicle!

See the picture below: a groom tearing up as he waits for his bride. Well, it was beyond welling, for both of them! Full on tears from start to finish. Emily’s started before the wedding when she accepted a phone call from him and through a tear smile relayed to her bridesmaids, “He’s just so good to me.”

The mist turned into a drizzle but I really don’t think Emily or Michael had a clue. They were pretty wrapped up in each other. It was just lovely.

It was beautiful and brief and then just like that they were husband and wife!

There weren’t many tears after that, just big joyful smiles.

Props to my intern Julie who lined this shot up!

Just a few horses in a pasture with mist rising up off of it, no big deal!

Loved their moms who held hands several times and celebrated God’s goodness together.

a sparkling exit

in the classic car

so classy. Thanks for letting me be a part of your celebration Emily & Michael It was such a pleasure to be there!

I loved that my job was to get details, like this monogram on the grooms shirt!

After the marriage contract was read he raised a white handkerchief  in the air to signify that he accepted the terms.

Then he was carried, like a sweet super hero, to see his bride for the first time in 3 days.

She whispered prayers to him.

She carried a book of prayers that was also carried by her Grandmother and All 3 of her great aunts. She got teary eyed as she explained to me that they all had long and happy marriages and she hoped that she and Gerald would too.

I also remembered, after months and months without warm weather, that I really love outdoor weddings!

The wine used for the blessings.

After the ceremony the bride and groom are whisked into a room where they spend 10 minutes of uninterrupted alone time together. Gerald gave her a beautiful sapphire engagement ring to compliment the simple band he gave her during the ceremony.

I can’t help but think he looks just like Michael Scott in this picture. Anyone?

She had the best facial expressions all day long!

and boy oh boy was there celebration and dancing!

Instead of traditional cake they had an ice cream cake and a sundae bar!

With the same cake topper that grandma used.

Lots of hugs and just like that. They were off!