Gallaher Mansion Wedding | Emily & Alex

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When I first met Emily almost two years ago, we had an instant connection and shared vision for everything a wedding day should be: one full of love, focusing on the bond that brings everyone together. Emily and Alex met shortly after he returned home to the U.S. after being overseas in the service. It was a pairing that fit perfectly, like the two of them were always meant to be. Years later, their Gallaher Mansion wedding day would bring them together as husband and wife, and would go on to be one of the most thoughtful and wonderful events we’ve seen to date.

What struck me most about Emily and Alex’s bond was their gratitude for one another. At one point during the reception, Emily and I had a moment to talk, and she said, “I am the lucky one. I am just so lucky.” She said this as she gazed across the room at her new groom. The statement really made me understand why these two are so good for one another; they don’t take each other for granted.

Emily and Alex decided to do a first look so that they could have all of their photos done before enjoying cocktail hour. This was such a great decision, making everything run so smoothly for them. Some of my favorite images below include their bride and groom portraits, the vantage point from the church choir loft, and finally, one of the ring images. Alex’s grandfather had passed away just a few short weeks before their wedding; when I photographed the three rings in a row, a beam of light (seen below) was cascading over Alex’s wedding band. Prior to snapping the photo, there was no light in the background, but when I looked back, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Alex’s wonderful Mom and I shared a moment looking at the back of the camera, because it was something spectacular. I truly believe that our loved ones have ways of showing us that they continue to wrap their arms around us, even if they aren’t physically present. Emily and Alex’s wedding day was no exception. All I know is that their day was filled with love all around and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it.

Emily and Alex, we thank you and your families for having us on your amazing day. So excited to share some highlights below! I hope you cherish these memories for years to come.

: Emily, you are BREATHTAKING.

: Just loved their first look!

: This willow tree was SOMETHING ELSE.

: These next few were literally taken inside the tree. The beauty of it is unmatched.

: I cannot stop looking at how gorgeous Emily was on her wedding day.

: Such a nice groomsmen group!

: I can’t take it – the beauty of the florals against the dress with how adorable this group was. They are true friends through and through!

: We got so lucky with the sun angle during this time of day!

: One of my favorite images to date.

: THEY ARE MARRIED!

: Palmer’s Flowers – such a wonderful job!

: I know that Emily and her cousins will cherish this image with their sweet grandmother.

: Loving Emily’s outfit change for the reception!

: This was the image I was talking about above. It still makes me stop in my tracks.

: Emily’s family made homemade limoncello – very near and dear to my own Italian family!

: Alex’s best man made a video for the speech instead of traditional speech. It included all of the groomsmen and fathers involved – and I was definitely crying my eyes out. The thoughtfulness was unreal.

: Emily surprised Alex with a milk and cookie bar! She said that he had done so much for her that she wanted him to have something special. It was the best.