The Downs Wedding

“Show me who your friends are and I will show you your future”. This is a famous quote that we often hear teachers and parents tell children. When I walk into a wedding I get to experience the life that my couples have built. I see the best friend who has been with the bride through her many hardships. I see the best man who makes it his job to ensure the groom has fun with all his men. I see a village that cheers on a hopeful pair.

Show me your friends and I will show you your future… I witnessed on December 23d, 2019 that Elizabeth and Caleb’s future will forever be blessed because of their loved ones. Passionate and gentle arms surrounded them on that lovely winter night. Everyone celebrated with delight as they witnessed the union of two lovers.

I enjoy observing family and friend interactions. I enjoy witnessing inside jokes while at the corner there is a pondering bride… This is what makes a wedding day special. I get to help document these small yet magical details. Congratulations Caleb and Elizabeth, your wedding was phenomenal.

Catering /PEJ Events
Flowers/ Billowing Blooms
Cake / Central Market Westgate
Music/Deejay Chet
Venue: The Brodie Homestead
Hair/ Make-up: Blushnbangs

Melissa + Erwing Wedding

What does Nicaragua and the Philippines have in common? I’ll tell you with pictures.

Erwing and Missy met a few years ago when Missy decided to go to Nicaragua for work. Little did she know in 2014 that she was to fall madly in love with Erwing (from Nicaragua) and that she was going to be in a long distance relationship for a year and half only to realize the inevitable; they were meant to be together.

This began a journey for both of them as they navigated through the U.S system delays and Nicaragua’s socio-political crisis. It was, indeed, a hard patch, but together they overcame what life was throwing at them. Fast forward five years and here we are…

I must say that what I enjoyed most of this wedding was not only to observe true love, but to observe family and what it really means to honor them. One thing that stood out to me during a speech Missy made to her guests was that she grew up with dad being in the military, meaning that she learned to value the times when family was all together. It challenged me, as an observer and a documenter, to value such precious family times. I hope that I was able to capture the true entity of this night. Love reigns.

P.S Missy and Erwing decided to do a “First Look” before their ceremony. I was NOT disappointed :).

Flowers - TGF Flowers
Catering - Evelyn Garcia
Venue: The Union

Giuseppetti Wedding

From time to time we get to observe a love that is timeless, sincere and intriguing. From the first time I met Kevin during their engagement session, I knew he was the perfect man for Stephanie. His dry humor and quiet demeanor complimented the bubbly and joyful personality of Stephanie. Together, a perfect match.

Never have I seen the dance floor revive so much then at the Giuseppetti Wedding. Their guests were true dancers at heart! Perhaps it was the music, but maybe, just maybe, it was also an expression of how much this bride and groom are loved.

Ceremony : Chapel In the Woods
Reception: Augusta Pines
Flowers: Blue Iris Florist
Cake: Desserts by Holly
Make-up: Brushedbydee
Hair- Beauty by Emily Hill
Shoes: J. Cew
Dress: Parvani Vida

Second Shooter: Alysha Olyer Photography