During Becca and Tom's ceremony, their officiant said something along the lines of "if Becca and Tom can't make it, none of the rest of us even stand a chance". That is pretty much exactly how I feel about Becca and Tom. And it's not only because these two are clearly made for one another, but because they are both genuinely some of the best people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and the honor of calling my friends. They are so kind and humble and friendly and loyal and accommodating to everyone they know, including one another. Tough times happen, no matter who you are or who you're with. But Becca and Tom are the kind of people that will be just fine even through the toughest times, and I know anyone who knows them agrees with me. When Becca and Tom are around one another, all they do is smile. Like big, beaming, bright, adorable, super happy smiles. It is the BEST THING EVER (and also very contagious).
Anyway, I somehow won the lottery and not only did I get to call them my friends, but I got to photograph their wedding!! Their venue, Bellevue Barn, was nestled amongst the White Mountains on a beautiful property, with the Fall colors popping all around us. Becca is an incredibly talented illustrator, and she killed the whole DIY wedding thing... all the details were amazing!! I am so, so happy I got to be there for it. It was such an amazing, emotional weekend, and it's left me feeling totally giddy and so grateful that I get to do this for a living.
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Brooklyn, NY || Emma + Jonathan
I still remember reading Emma's hilarious blog post entitled "So, your Emily got married: A guide to handling this tough time in your life" and thinking "this girl is hilarious/the kind of girl I'd want to be friends with". She and Jonathan had eloped not long after meeting - their connection was immediate and intense, and they knew right away that they were right for one another. Since then, I've watched their relationship unfold online with a whole lot of admiration and respect. I've been rooting for them ever since reading that blog post, and have loved getting to know them (virtually) ever since. Although they eloped last May, they intended to have an actual wedding to celebrate with their closest friends and family down the road, and I had the honor of being their wedding photographer!! I absolutely love the unapologetic, passionate, and loving way they live their lives - a certain fire and warmth that I admire greatly (bonus - they both happen to be talented photographers!). I'm so happy I finally got to meet them, their friends, and their families in person while I photographed their wedding day!
It ended up raining all day, but Emma and Jonathan braved the cold and the wet for a first look out by the rose garden before celebrating indoors in the beautiful Atrium.