When I was little, I used to pretend I was a horse. Or a wolf. Sometimes a tiger. Whatever suited my fancy. I was one of thooose girls. I didn't really play with dolls or put on lipstick and wear my mom's heels. Instead, I created elaborate stories in my head and played them out for hours, sometimes days, until the story was complete.

As I got older, I thought for a time that I wanted to be a writer. Instead of acting out the stories in my imagination, I tried to put them on paper. I would sit down and start these grand novels, only to begin another one after a few chapters in the first. I had every intention of finishing them. I just... never did. Apparently writing isn't my strong suit.

Then I found a camera. Jackpot. I found a way to stop time. To tell real stories. The kind of stories that should be remembered. Need to be remembered. Stories full of life and love that beg to be preserved and shared.

So I guess you could call me a story teller. A really, really ridiculously blessed and happily married story teller who can't cook but laughs a lot and has three dogs. I love my life.

And I'd love to tell your story : )

The Point Restaurant Wedding: Jessica + Martin

“400 years,” the minister said. “I wish you guys 400 years of love.” Why not endless years? Because, he explained, if you always have it, you sometimes take it for granted. So he wished them 400 years of love. A love so deep and so strong that they’d never take it for granted, that they’d always feel as much, if not more love, than they felt in that moment. The moment when Martin looked passionately into Jessica’s eyes, and vowed to take care of her as long as they lived. The moment Jessica blissfully took his hand and slid the ring onto his finger. And the moment they sealed it all with a kiss, nearly bubbling over with happiness. He wished them that kind of love. I have no doubt in my mind that’s the kind of love they share. And they always will.

Martin and Jessica, I hope your first week of marriage was simply fabulous. But more so, I hope that every week after is even better!! Thank you so much for choosing me to document your wedding! It was an honor and a pleasure, to be welcomed so warmly by you and your families. Too bad we can’t do it again every weekend ; ) I wish you guys nothing but pure joy in your new lives together! 400 years of it : )

Jessica began the morning getting ready at her mom’s house.

LOVED the ruffles on her heels.

I adore the moment a bride puts on her dress. They are always thrilled. And Jessica was no different : )

Also, how stunning is she?!

After she was ready, we headed to Sugar House Park for their First Look. And I have to add, these two had one of the most adorably tear-jerking First Looks I’ve ever had the honor of photographing…

A dashing couple, if I do say so myself.

Rawr Jessica. Just rawr.

After the First Look we headed to The Point for their ceremony and reception.

Married : )

We headed outside for a few more pictures before dinner.

I simply had to grab a few more of Jessica, she looked so beautiful.

Then we headed back up for dinner and dancing!

Thanks to One Sweet Slice for the amazing cake!! (Yeah, it tasted just as good as it looks.)

As I was putting this blog post together, I realized the majority of the guest pictures I was choosing are pictures of kids. What can I say? They had some darn cute kids at this wedding! Haha.