
Just minutes after “I do,” my husband and I traipsed into the woods for golden hour newlywed portraits.
I’ll never forget the joy that was just oozing out of us as we grinned and kissed our way through these photos. It was probably mid-40’s outside, and people were asking if I was freezing – but the adrenaline pulsing through my veins kept me cozy. Truthfully, it was like living in a fairytale bubble on my wedding day. After a week of dreadful, gross rain and snowy weather that caused out-of-town guests to miss flights, waking up on November 18th to bright sunshine and “warmer” temperatures was near-miraculous. We had just enough light outside after our 3pm ceremony to capture these precious moments of love. The vibrant, warm hues in the wooded area surrounding us seemed to be a direct result of the glow from our happiness.





I know there were moments when our talented photographer had to pose us, but honestly, it was the easiest thing in the world to keep on smiling and smooching.
Choosing just a handful of these photos to share with you all was the biggest challenge. I love them all so very much. They capture the most spectacular day of my entire life. The Marie Kondo method is to throw out anything that doesn’t “spark joy,” and I can certainly state with confidence that these photos will never, ever be tossed! Looking at them sparks more joy than anything I could possibly imagine.
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Donna says
Forever etched as one of the sweetest, happiest days of my life too!
Liz says
These are so pretty! I love seeing all the detail so your wedding come together!
Hillary Conheady says
These are just so beautiful! Y’all had such a great photographer!!
Rach says
Your photographer did an amazing job! Everything was captured so beautiful and I really can tell how happy you both were!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Liz says
These are so pretty! I love seeing all the detail so your wedding come together!
Laura Adney says
These shots are beautiful! You both look stunning and so much love
Anna English says
These turned out wonderful, and now you’ll have them to enjoy for years to come!
Sarah Lindner says
What a stunning wedding dress – you are a gorgeous bride and these pictures are beautiful! Congrats babe!
xoxo Sarah
Delia Atenea says
You two looks so happy and these portraits are amazing! Love that golden hour light!
Rachel says
Oh my gosh – these photos came out AMAZING! The both of you look so happy and the back drop is gorgeous!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Lily says
Obsessed with these shots! Golden hour is the best.
Monica says
What a beautiful wedding and couple! I can totally relate to your wedding day experience with the cool temps. My wedding day was the same, but truthfully, it felt so nice to me! Everyone else was so chilly, but I was just on cloud nine. <3
Beth says
Beautiful photos! Your hair is gorgeous and I LOVE your bouquet. Best of luck for a lifetime of happiness!
lee says
Oh my gosh these are so stunning!!
Carolyn says
Love how you are recreating these shots! It will be cool to have that over the years. Also, these photos are so sweet, you are truly a glowing bride!
Taylor MObley says
You guys are so beautiful. WHAT A COUPLE! I love the poses and am obsessed with your dress.
Beth says
These are beautiful wedding photos! Your happiness as a couple just radiates!
Natalie says
You guys look great! Your bouquet is so beautiful too!
Deborah says
These photos are so beautiful! I love your dress, your bouquet, and your gorgeous smile! You guys look so happy!
Deborah says
These photos are so beautiful! I love your dress, your bouquet, and your gorgeous smile! You guys look so happy!
Kelsey says
Y’all are so cute!! Love your dress!!
Amanda says
Beautiful photos— you look gorgeous and he looks SO happy!! What a perfect moment to capture and the woodsy setting is perfect.
JASMINE VARGAS says
These are freaking beautiful Stephanie.
Ifeoluwa says
Congratulations on your wedding! You look so gorgeous ! The scenery is so beautiful
Annie Fairfax says
You look so beautiful! Congratulations, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
Annie Fairfax says
You look so beautiful! Congratulations, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
Whitney says
Congratulations!!! These photos are so gorgeous!! I love your dress too. So lovely and such perfect details!
Whitney says
Congratulations!!! These photos are so gorgeous!! I love your dress too. So lovely and such perfect details!
Lina Melo says
Your wedding pictures are more than beautiful! Love the colors, the contrast and I can feel the energy of you two on those pictures.
CONGRATS!
Lina Melo says
Your wedding pictures are more than beautiful! Love the colors, the contrast and I can feel the energy of you two on those pictures.
CONGRATS!
Ifeoluwa says
Congratulations on your wedding! You look so gorgeous ! The scenery is so beautiful
Beth says
These are beautiful wedding photos! Your happiness as a couple just radiates!
JASMINE VARGAS says
These are freaking beautiful Stephanie.
Rach says
Your photographer did an amazing job! Everything was captured so beautiful and I really can tell how happy you both were!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Donna says
Forever etched as one of the sweetest, happiest days of my life too!
Sarah Lindner says
What a stunning wedding dress – you are a gorgeous bride and these pictures are beautiful! Congrats babe!
xoxo Sarah
Delia Atenea says
You two looks so happy and these portraits are amazing! Love that golden hour light!
Hillary Conheady says
These are just so beautiful! Y’all had such a great photographer!!
Anna English says
These turned out wonderful, and now you’ll have them to enjoy for years to come!
Beth says
Beautiful photos! Your hair is gorgeous and I LOVE your bouquet. Best of luck for a lifetime of happiness!
Laura Adney says
These shots are beautiful! You both look stunning and so much love
Natalie says
You guys look great! Your bouquet is so beautiful too!
Lily says
Obsessed with these shots! Golden hour is the best.
Rachel says
Oh my gosh – these photos came out AMAZING! The both of you look so happy and the back drop is gorgeous!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Monica says
What a beautiful wedding and couple! I can totally relate to your wedding day experience with the cool temps. My wedding day was the same, but truthfully, it felt so nice to me! Everyone else was so chilly, but I was just on cloud nine. <3
lee says
Oh my gosh these are so stunning!!
Carolyn says
Love how you are recreating these shots! It will be cool to have that over the years. Also, these photos are so sweet, you are truly a glowing bride!
Taylor MObley says
You guys are so beautiful. WHAT A COUPLE! I love the poses and am obsessed with your dress.
Kelsey says
Y’all are so cute!! Love your dress!!
Amanda says
Beautiful photos— you look gorgeous and he looks SO happy!! What a perfect moment to capture and the woodsy setting is perfect.