Andrew and Stephanie had an intimate wedding at the Belmont Hotel a week ago. In attendance was of course Stephanie and Andrew, a Love Notes Officiant, their two children, both of their moms and a couple of friends. But it was very much filled with so much emotion, tears flowed and laughter was had. It was the perfect day for these two lovebirds.

With it being such a small wedding, Stephanie and Andrew were hanging out in the room together, and popped champagne to celebrate. When it was time to get Stephanie in her dress, I could tell she wasn’t sure if Andrew should see her or wait until the ceremony. He had already seen Stephanie with her hair and make-up done, just not in her wedding dress. I suggested a first look and she happily agreed. These images below are why I LOVE first looks. Andrew’s expression is priceless!!!!!

The first look gave us a few minutes to do some portraits of them before the ceremony. It also gave them a moment to have time to spend together before they said their vows.

This spot at the Belmont is where Stephanie and Andrew had their first date where they enjoyed each other’s company for 7 hours. So when Andrew wanted to recreate that for a photo on their wedding day, I said Hell Yeah!!!!!!

They were so sweet during the ceremony and you could see how special their love is for each other.

I love capturing all the celebratory hugs and cheers after the wedding ceremony. They are emotionally charged and make for the best candid wedding photos. Ones people will look back on and remember how happy the felt.

She was hamming it up for Dad’s photo.

Congrats Andrew and Stephanie!!!!!! It was such an honor to capture these moments for you on your wedding day.