Gosh, we must have been 12… Okay, more like 19, but we sure didn’t act like it. Sprawled out on sleeping bags all over the Heberts’ floor, we shared secrets and giggles. Oh you know.. Just the typical happenings of sorely missed slumber parties with Rebekah, Ashley, Sarah, Amy and Pearl. Conversation ranged from music to the weather, to (let’s cut to the chase) that new guy at church with the long hair. It was that night that we all decided Bekah (hereafter referred to as Bah) and this Jonny kid were perfect for each other. Granted, none of us, including Bah, knew too much of this mysterious fellow. But I think it’s safe to say we sensed a little crushing going on on both sides. “Rebekah Jause,” we teased. “What a perfect name!”
Call us prophetic.. Call us whatever you’d like. But three years later, our sweet friend Rebekah Adams became our sweet married friend, Rebekah Jause. Amy was there. And Pearl was there. Ashley and Sarah were bridesmaids. And me? Well, I took the pictures. :)
Bekah and Jonny, I could never properly blog how thrilled I am that you’ve made it this far. (Secretly, I’m most thrilled that we girls were right all along.) ;) And Jonny, thank you for loving Rebekah as much as her girls do. (Or maybe a little more.) You both radiate Jesus and the love, passion and endurance it takes to live out His perfect plan for you. I’m so excited for your journey!!
Bekah told me she had originally purchased different shoes but came to the conclusion that “They’d be no fun for Alyse to shoot.” (Man oh man, I love my brides!) She got these instead, and boy did she pick right! :)
Dear Bah, please give me your secret to epidermal perfection. Mmkay? K.
Jonny, will you LOOK at the wife you have?! Yowsa..
So in love with these next shots, it’s not even funny. I could eat this light like ice cream. (Chocolate chip cookie dough!)
Beeeeeeep. We interrupt your regularly scheduled blog viewing to bring you Bekah’s niece, Miss Renae Baby Sweetness. Yes, that is her full name. And she truly is the sweetness.
Some pre-ceremony bridals. Here I’m all, “Bah! You’re a bride! You’re getting married! OMG, I’mma cry!”
That’s one fiiiine bridal party if you ask me!
These two have class. And now meet Jonny. Wait for it. Wait for it…
Sweetest moment ever. Jonny seeing the one he’s waited for his entire life.
And this shot just does me in! Such fierce love.
Bekah and Jonny honored their parents with bouquets. Meet two Mrs. Jause’s!
Ahh yes.. The kiss. :)
After sealing the deal, we shot around Saratoga’s Hall of Springs for a bit prior to the reception.
Okay, can I just be blunt and say what everyone has been thinking this whole time? Bekah.. Jonny. Your kids are going to be DROP. DEAD. GORGEOUSSS. Wonder why..
Props to my sweet boy for setting up this shot. :)
Jonny and Bah set this one up themselves. Killer shot guys! ;)
How much more dapperly dapperness can one handle? Not much, I reckon.
The first dance. :)
I think this means Bekah really liked the best man’s speech.
And finally.. Tearin’ it UP. (Please note Kate Duffy busting a move in the background. Love you, girl!!)
Happy Thursday one. and. all. :)
Nicole - They both look so romantic and gorgeous. Especially love the shot of the shoes in the tree. Fantastic job!
Sarah - alyse! i can’t stop looking through these photos!
Noël - Great shots!!!
They are a lovely couple
Noah - Alyse,
These are absolutely outstanding. They capture the emotions of the day so well. And the pictures of Renae are truly stunning. You truly have a gift! The one of my dad and Bekah is amazing.
Jessica Z - oh.my.gosh. AMAZING as always! But seriously, I am in love with these images! You, my dear, are meant to do this <3
Chana Meira - I am in tears right now. This was absolutely beautiful and so blessed. There is nothing left to say except to express yet another mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jause! (Excellent work, Ms. French!)
elizabeth adams - dearest alyse, thank you for blessing our kids so very much . you are truly gifted and as said above,”made to do this!”
from jerusalem, lizzie for bill and me
Tracey Drange - Alyse, You are a BRILLIANT photographer!! And what stunning subjects to photograph :) You are gifted at capturing not only beauty, but emotion! Your photos capture moments, not just people and things. Jonny and Bekah were so blessed to have you.
Hannah - beautiful, alyse!! i LOVE saratoga’s hall of springs..we just did 3 weddings there this past weekend!!!!
Daryl Studebaker - Ms. French,
Really, really, really nice work! I’m Rebekahs uncle (and a cinematographer) who was
stuck in LA working and couldn’t make it to the wedding. Your photographs are stunning, and gave me a superb look at a wonderful day. Thanks! You have a great eye – keep up the good work.
ashley - Alyse! These are AMAZING! And the story at the beginning is super cute :)
I want to see them all :)
XOXO
Diana Petrillo - They take my breath away–fabulous work, Alyse!
Alli Gaulin - Alyse, These are FABULOUS. You captured this day with such a connection. Beautiful!!!! ~ Alli, Jonny’s cousin and fellow (portrait) photographer
Andre (dad) - Alyse, Once again… you are capturing, not merely creating moments. There is incredible value in what you do, as you literally love people from behind the lens. I can tell you this… years, decades from now, these images will serve up the same emotion to returning eyes. You have chosen a path of serving and one that will be a great source of personal satisfaction. I am really proud of you.
Lizzie - oh alyse. these are incredible. i don’t even have the words. just wow. wow. wow. wow.
Isabel Shepitka - Thank you Alyse for your amazing gift!!! They are awesome!!
Melissa Garner-Brayton - Alyse….these a simply stunning! Can’t wait to see the rest….and blessings to you on your day this weekend!!!
xo,
Bekah’s (& Jonny’s) Aunt Mimi
Lisa Crouch - Alyse, Bekah’s Aunt Melissa is my dearest friend and she forwarded this to me. I have never seen such work–of course you have the advantage of a beautiful bride. Truly special and every photo taken with love. You are gifted! Let me know if you are coming to Florida!
Mischelle - These photos are absolutly amazing!!! Love them!!
Michelle Z. - Thank you, thank you, thank you Alyse. Since we couldn’t be there in person, these pics give us a glimpse into the precious happenings of the day. Can’t wait to see the rest! And talk about a beautiful bride, not just Bekah, but you are going to be gorgeous too! I look forward to seeing your pics and am praying for you as you take care of all the last minute details for your special day. :)
Cesilia Mena - Alyse…thank God you’re moving to Houston! These pictures are beautiful! I can’t wait to see what you’ll capture at our wedding. Again best wishes to the both of you on your wedding day.
Amanda Shephard - Precious Alyse–not only are you inside and out breathtaking…but you capture equally breathtaking moments with that incredibly gifted eye God has blessed you with (forgive me for ending with a preposition!)Your photos are almost as much of a treasure as you are…and that’s saying a lot. Love you!
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