Being chosen for the job of wedding photographer is always an honor. It means that someone is trusting me with a once in a lifetime event. It’s a tall order…but always a blessing. The blessing is just that much sweeter when the bride is a dear friend. That was the case a few weeks ago when I had the great privilege of capturing Kate and Jacob’s wedding day. Their love is pure, they have a full understanding of what it means to take on the roles of husband and wife, and {most importantly} their relationship stands on the rock that is our savior Jesus Christ.
Oh, and you may remember them from our engagement session over the summer. They were the couple that battled fierce North Dakota mosquitoes between shots. Yeah, that was them.
Anyway, without further ado, feast your eyes on this blissfully sweet day.
For years Kate has kept a journal of prayers and notes written for and to her future husband. Before getting dressed she passed the notebook to Jacob. The man that God answered those prayers with.
I love the tears in Kate’s eyes when her dad came by the dressing room to see her before she and Jacob shared their first look.
Jacob and Kate shared their first ever kiss shortly after seeing each other before the wedding.
After becoming engaged the couple decided to read a Psalm every day leading up to their wedding day. After their first look they sat down to complete the Book of Psalms and pray together. I’m teary even now, remembering the pure joy as they offered praise for one another and the blessing that their wedding day would be.
Kate is a marathon runner. So it didn’t surprise me one bit when she chose to wear her neon sneaks to the park for portraits.
After the girls headed back to the church I took the groomsmen portraits. When we were finished one of them said, “Hey, let’s circle up and pray over Jacob.” Seriously, is there anything better than a Godly man? I don’t think so.
Kate’s youngest sister realized how much she’d miss her big sister, who loyally read the Bible with her every night.
It was a beautiful day. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Aultman!
xo Amy
