Crystal Springs Wedding: Michelle & J’Max

Making friends with our brides and grooms is definitely one of my favorite perks of the job. We’ve known Michelle and J’Max for about a year now and can testify to their great taste in pizza, friends (clearly..) and each other. ;) Dylan and I were so grateful to be able to capture their long-awaited wedding day on New Year’s Eve and are pretty proud and excited about these images! M & J – We love you. No, really. We love you… And we THANK YOU for the opportunity to document your new beginning. We are pumped to see the life God has for you, together, to unfold. AND, we hope you enjoy this sneak peek!! XOXO!! :)

A little hint of New Year’s Eve decor, and the most gorgeous Vera Wang gown for the most gorgeous bride.It was love at first sight for these Carlos Santana’s. Every girl loves her sparkle!Michelle… I hope you know how beautiful you are. (Shout out to the lovely ladies of Blush & Co.!)LOVE how simplistic the florals were. Simple makes for lovely. Thanks to FiftyFlowers.com and the bride herself!
Not going to lie.. I kinda want to make this picture on the left my OWN profile picture. ;)Such a sweet and fun group of girls. Thank you for everything, ladies!!The gentlemen were looking extra sharp that day. Also… I could have shot in this light foreverrr.J’Max is by far one of the most personable, friendly guys we know. And I think it shows on the bottom right. :)The groomsmen gifts were definitely befitting for a New Year’s Eve wedding. And waaay dapper.After first shooting the girls and then the guys, it was time for the first look! Michelle and J’Max were actually the couple I wrote about in THIS post on why I believe a first look is the BEST choice a bride and groom can make for their wedding. I’m glad I could convince them. Because it got me this sweet shot. :)Planning for a first look within M and J’s wedding day timeline allowed for the following series of portraits to be shot in natural light. With their ceremony starting at 7:30PM, it was definitely the way to go! Plus, I’m kinda’ giddy about them…I. Cannot. Take. The. Fierceness. AND! Many thanks goes out to POP Video, for being so easy to work with and capturing the fierceness right alongside us! We can’t WAIT to see your marvelous work!!J’Max sure knows how to turn on the GQ-smolder just like THAT.Have I mentioned that I love Crystal Springs? If one thing is true, we did not want for beautiful scenery.Give it up for the most punctual and well-dressed wedding party EVER! ALSO – do you SEE that adorable 2012 top-hat? Michelle went all out. ;)Upon arrival, guests were greeted by the most fabulous display of old clocks alongside M and J’s guestbook. Oh, and I swear I asked Dylan what time it was about three times before realizing I could look in ANY direction and find out for myself. ;)A ribbon backdrop for the altar, and one breath-taking Michelle, flashing us a smile.
The image on the right? I think J’Max was happy or something… ;)My favorite part about a wedding ceremony is right after the vows have been made. No one really celebrates until the pronouncement of “husband and wife” or the kiss… But after those vows? That’s it! You’re MARRIED!!! BAM.This setup… The tables, the chairs, the centerpieces with baby’s breath and clocks and gold-colored ornaments. It was all too perfect. Special thanks to All Star Catering as well. The food was DE-LISH.You know what they say.. Ranunculus are a girl’s best friend. Unless those aren’t ranunculus. :)Guests absolutely ate up these photo booth props. And I assure you, there was glitter everywheeere.Frost Bake Shoppe changed my life with these cupcakes. Tastes like MORE.Time for the first dance. These two spared no fancy-ness with their moves! Also, a big shout out to our DJ friends at Rock N’ Robin.It’s moments like these that validate why I do what I do. You can read the emotion so clearly. Just LOVE these two!!

Happy Friday!! Leave Michelle and J’Max some love and congratulations! :)