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Michael & Morgan

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned with a wedding. Morgan and Michael know this reality all too well. I think they hit a million bumps along the way with their wedding planning, most of them happening right before the big day. But I have to say, that those two just kept on going. They chose to not let life’s hurdles get them down, but instead focused on what was important- Marrying the love of their life. If these two survived stressful wedding planning events with that much grace, then I have no doubt they will survive anything life throws at their marriage.

I met Michael and Morgan in person for the first time on their wedding day. This isn’t typical for me, but it is just the way it happened. However, after just a few minutes with them, I felt like I knew them forever. Morgan is such a fun and upbeat person. She has the best laugh and her voice gets all high and squeaky when she is excited…and on her wedding day, that happened quite often. She is also insanely talented! Her voice is simply amazing. 🙂 Michael is kind and loving. The way he looks at Morgan like she is the only girl in the world will just take your breath away. His love and gentleness towards her shined all day long. And together, these two share so many smiles and giggles. They are truly a beautiful couple.

The weather the day of their wedding was hot and humid. The ceremony was tucked away in the woods on a small waterfront access point. The sun shined down right on them and lit up their smiles. The muggy weather couldn’t take anything away from these two! And that evening, clouds rolled in and made a beautiful backdrop for some portraits of them as husband and wife. Here are a few favorites from their day.

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first moments together as husband and wife!
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the had a super fun first dance!
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Then we headed back to the waterfront for some sunset portraits…

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Morgan and Michael, thank you for allowing us to capture your beautiful beginning as husband and wife. We were honored to get to know you, document your story and share in your joy. We wish you many many years of happiness!

If you liked this wedding, you may also like Nate & Amanda’s wedding.

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  1. Traci De Groff Miller says:

    You did an amazing job. Thank you for doing their pictures. They are Fantastic

  2. Danny Reliford says:

    The pictures are beautiful thank you

  3. Johnny DeGroff says:

    Awesome job of catching the love that Morgan & Michael share for each other. Beautiful Pictures!

  4. Dora Hooper says:

    Wow , Morgan & Michael wedding makes you feel like you were there… Beautiful job…

  5. Tammy Kohler says:

    Absolutely Beautiful. Congrats Morgan and Michael. May you have a long and happy marriage that last your lifetime. So Happy for you both

  6. Julie Williams Hiestand says:

    This are amazing. You really capture the happiness felt that day. I love the ones with laughter (they made me laugh). It was a beautiful wedding and you were so gracious and supportive of this special couple. THANK YOU.

  7. Clara says:

    LOVE that full view dress shot in the tree!

  8. RJ G Reynolds Wiley says:

    Yay! Congratulations beautiful pictures

  9. Darren Miller says:

    I am so sorry I missed it. I know it was really hot and you both look so lovely and happy and in the most loving space God can provide. I feel like I was there!! Love you Girl

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