June 28, 2017

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Wedding | Rachael & Mike

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Rachael & Mike | Sharon Lynne Wilson Center

Rachael & Mike’s Sharon Lynne Wilson Center wedding was a beautiful day from start to finish. One of the most amazing things about being a wedding photographer is being able to witness firsthand the way two people in love interact with one another. Rachael & Mike are just perfect together.

Rachael incorporated so many beautiful and meaningful details into her wedding day. Her shoes were amazing burgundy suede shoes with a chunky wooden heel, and she wore the most gorgeous dress in Champagne-Mocha color. We loved the heirloom hairpiece she wore all day as well as the many sweet heirloom details she carried with her. Mike had some amazing details as well. The cuff links he wore were his grandfathers. It is an amazing honor to carry heirloom pieces, clothing, or personal belongings from parents, grandparents, (or great-grandparents) on your wedding day. It’s such a beautiful testimony to marriage, family, and the future!

Family was a huge theme from Mike & Rachael’s Sharon Lynne Wilson Center wedding. Both of their families are filled with such caring, sweet people. You can see at once how Rachael & Mike have become the kind and genuine people they are. The wedding ceremony was filled with personal moments, from their hand-written vows to the tree planting ceremony. Watching their parents smile, laugh, and cry with joy was another beautiful thing we enjoyed from their day.

After the ceremony, we snapped some windy family photos in the new outdoor patio area at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center (it’s gorgeous!); and then we trekked to the paths of Mitchell Park to grab a few extra pictures of Mike & Rachael. I’m so glad we did. It was well worth the windy trek. 🙂 Believe us when we say it was really hard to narrow down our favorites! The earthy vibe of the woods was a perfect match for their wedding day. The guests enjoyed a beautiful dinner as we listened to the toasts and wishes from their parents and best friends. Following dinner, guests enjoyed a breath-taking sunset, outside games, and an epic dance party! Rachael & Mike, surrounded by family and friends, danced the night away in the outside air. The wind, the smell of the grass, the way the outdoors adds life and energy, add vibrancy to all of this that we will not soon forget.

Enjoy these favorites from Rachael & Mike’s Sharon Lynne Wilson Center wedding~

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