Lancaster Wedding Photography: Marv + Renee

“Daddy, would you pray for me?” she asked, moments before she walked down the aisle. And there, in the little corner of a back room of this church, Renee’s father sat down with her to pray, just as he always has with her other daughters. It was this beautiful quiet moment, a simple heartfelt prayer in the corner of this room, that’s unquestionably the highlight of the day for me.

Speaking of ‘simple’, that’s really how Renee & Marv are. Ever since the first time I met them (which was only a week before their wedding!) there was this overwhelming sense of simplicity that resonated with me. Two people who are deeply in love with each other who were about to make a lifelong commitment that from this point on one will put the other’s best interest before his/her own. In this busy world a wedding has so often became so much more about EVERYTHING ELSE but what truly matters, and it was refreshing to see this simpleness  so profoundly displayed throughout their day.

The cool breeze, the warm morning sun, the blue sky. The day was SO gorgeous, I could have shot outside all day! Renee was simply glowing!

Meet Jasmine. She’s cute. And you’ll see her again soon. (Oh and she just turned one. And that she’s already walking like a pro, which put my own one year old to shame.

A couple of portraits with the bridesmaids..

Marv’s cleaned up pretty good too!

Marv’s groomsmen are all his brothers. I thought that was really, really cool.

Can you tell? =)

The following 2 portraits are taken moments before the ceremony started. SO much emotions spoken through no words.

One of the cutest ring-bearers-flower-girl team ever. No kidding!

Renee & Marv decided to do Holy Communion at their ceremony. It was, once again, simple. And beautiful.

After the ceremony Renee asked if we can take portraits down the road from the church, at this very generous couple’s AMAZING garden. Are you kidding? With how gorgeous the day was, I could have shot there all day!

Bridal party..

I had my work cut out for me – NOT – these guys were easy on the eyes!

I saw this path cutting through one side of the garden and I asked Renee & Marv if they are willing to do this – and I’m glad they did!

And the light was, simply, excellent.

Renee’s uncle brought his Corvette to the party, and we took advantage!

I’ll end this post with a couple of shots from the reception below. Renee &  Marv, thank you once again for inviting me to be a part of your very special day. I enjoy capturing the simple love that you share with one another, and I hope I’ll see you guys again at church soon!