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I am having trouble figuring out how to start this post. Should I flash back to meeting Justina, Josh’s sister, and taking her wedding pictures when Josh and Michelle were just beginning their relationship? Should I talk about the way Michelle kept telling all of her bridesmaids how beautiful they were in the dresses her mother made for them? Should I rave on and on about the AMAZING location and stunning Sunday afternoon after a week of rain and bad weather? I’m not sure what’s best to start with but I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of these families for the weekend. The Wyckoff’s are a wonderful bunch that I was glad to be reunited with and the Lusts are so welcoming and fun! I hope you enjoy the pictures from their perfect garden wedding!

Michelle and Josh opted for a First Look so we had an hour and a half to wonder around this gorgeous location and take pictures until we couldn’t think of any more pictures to take!

One of my favorite parts…the bike! Josh rented it for them to ride out on. I couldn’t get over it. neither could anyone else!

The ceremony took place in the middle of a field on the grounds. The perfect setting for the beautifully simple ceremony Josh and Michelle had planned.

Their parents came and prayed with them after they said their vows.

Just like that, a moment a year in the making! [ This is the perfect place to point out the Ivy coming out of the bottom of Michelle's bouquet. This ivy was cut from the tomb of the unknown soldiers in Arlington cemetery by Michelle's great grandmother. She buried her husband and her son there and brought this ivy home with her. Since then it has been in the wedding bouquets of Michelle's grand mother, aunt and mother. She carried on the tradition by having the ivy in her bouquet and in the boutoniers. They also planted it in little hand painted pots for guests to take home with them! ]

I loved that their first dance was to the song “Until you” by Dave Barnes. I may or may not have sung along the whole time.

The exit was one that legends are made of. Exit bride and groom on amazing Harley amidst a flurry of rice!

Congratulations my friends. I’m so glad that I could be a part of your day!