For two years Rachael prayed, journaled, waited, and hoped for the guy that she was sure she was going to marry. She didn't tell anyone about this little dream, but kept it tucked away in a corner of her heart that was reserved for only the most important dreams. Chris was older, and a family friend, but there was really no reason to think that he might ever be interested in her. On top of that they lived states apart, rarely saw each other, and when they did he barely even talked to her. But that didn't sway her certainty. She was going to marry that boy :)
She had no idea that for most of those two years he was thinking about and praying for her... and waiting for her to grow up a little. And soon after she turned 16 he asked permission to write to her, to get to know her better. For two years they wrote and with every email, letter, and phone call they loved each other a little more.
So when he proposed to her this spring at her favorite spot in South Carolina and she said yes, it was the culmination of a 14 yr old girls little dream and the beginning of a lifetime together.
Chris & Rachael's, your wedding was gorgeous and sweet in every way. Thank you for letting me be a part of this happy day!
Jessica Shae
Their story is SO sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteLove these Jessica, especially the one where her veil is flying away!
Jessica, these shots are beautiful! I have been to Cantigny several times and I've always thought the gardens would be perfect for a wedding shoot. :) Wonderful job as always!
ReplyDeletesweet story, sweet photos. and I agree with Olivia--love the one with the veil flying away!
ReplyDeleteso so sweet. love their story. and all those pictures on the water are fab. :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you write the couple's story for every photoshoot you post :) These pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always!
ReplyDeleteLOVE their story!! So sweet :)
ReplyDeleteaww I love this :) and ohmyword their story is so precious. <3
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful and pure.
ReplyDeletethis kind of story makes my heart ache in a good way. lovely pictures Jessica. :)
ReplyDeleteAwwww,what a sweet cute couple.... lol,love the shot with the runaway veil.
ReplyDeleteJessica, thank you for telling our story so beautifully! It was a dream come true to have you capture our day. Thank you for doing such a gorgeous job! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a presh story! :) And beautiful photos. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute story! I love your pictures as well. How much older is he?
ReplyDeleteHe's almost 6 years older. I'm 19 and he's 25. :)
DeleteNot that big an age gap. There is a twenty year gap between a friend of mine and her husband. Beautiful wedding.
Deletetheir story was absoloutely precious - they are such a sweet couple. and when there is a love like that, age is only a number. ;]
ReplyDeletethe photos you took were marvelous, Jessica. great job!
Beautiful. Just ... so beautiful. What a sweet story! Gosh, I love it! <3
ReplyDeleteahhh, lots of love here from me!!!!!!! you score yet again, jess :)
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