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It was spring of 2012 and he needed a date to his fraternity’s formal. He’d only seen a picture of her from her sorority composite but was taken by how naturally beautiful she was so he took a risk and asked her to go with him. She quickly found that they had a lot in common and that though she didn’t really know him, people always had the most wonderful things to say about him. Not to mention, in her own words, ‘I thought he was a total hunk.’ They quickly found that their unexpected blind date was the start of a very beautiful love story. Not only did they share common interests but they shared a common faith and therefore a common life purpose. This, as was so evident in their wedding, is the foundation of their relationship and the reason behind all that they do.

Over the next three years, their relationship deepened. Romance, along with friendship, combined to make it into the kind that you choose for forever. She fell in love with his consistency, the way he he treats his friends and most of all the way he loves Jesus. As she says, ‘He’s just really rad.’ Love that! His side is just the same. He was quickly taken by the way she mentors young women as they learn about faith in Christ, the way she cares for others and how she encourages him. Most of all though, he too loves how much she loves her Savior and how that propels her love for him.

So, one day, he tricked her into dressing up and when they got in the car, he blindfolded her as a surprise. He’d done this several times before, for fun dates, so she didn’t think much of it. When he took the blind fold off, she realized he had driven her to a field outside of town that had been special to them both. A place first special to her, where she would go to get away and then it became special to them both. He had set up a beautiful table with pictures, candles and his Bible. It was there that he knelt to the earth and asked her to be his bride.

What I love about Rachel and Harris is that they were more excited about their marriage than they were about their wedding day. Don’t get me wrong, they were super excited about that special day, but it was so easy to see that they had the big picture in mind. A long-lasting, God-honoring marriage and the wedding day was just the beginning of that! It was a day of the sweetest rejoicing with friends and family. Early on, Rachel had told me that she cared more about the candid moments than anything else (my kind of bride!) so I spent the day capturing some of the sweetest moments of her and Harris with their loved ones. Her first look with her dad and mom was maybe the highlight of my day…although, Harris’ face as she walked down the aisle might cause me to rethink that. It was the face of pure delight and joyful anticipation as his bride walked down the aisle to him. This, my friends, never gets old. I am so thankful for clients like Rachel and Harris who let me capture more than just the day by making it about more than just the day. It is such a privilege!

Rachel and Harris, being the photographer at your wedding was simply put, a great joy. I can’t express that enough! I am so looking forward to seeing where your journey as husband and wife takes you. I am confident, wherever that may be, that God has great plans!

Enjoy some of my favs from their beautiful wedding day!

Sweetest moments with her parents.  One of my favorite photos I have ever taken. Such anticipation. 

This photo was certainly not posed. Just the genuine reaction of these two as they exited the chapel having been newly named husband and wife.  They did a ‘first look’ at the ballroom and this was their reaction. Love it! Something Pretty Floral and Perfectly Planned by Pati both did an amazing job! To see more of Rachel and Harris’ beautiful wedding day, view the gallery below. 

A Perkins Chapel Wedding | Rachel + Harris

I was literally singing and crying behind the lens during this sweet couple’s wedding. Literally. Tears filled my eyes and I sang along as their guests joined Lindsey and Eric in worship. It was so incredibly beautiful and I felt privileged to not only document it, but to share in the celebration.

I met them separately through people and church and I can’t even remember which one I met first. They didn’t meet each other until a few years later even though their circles of friends crossed over. It was 2014 and their mutual friends were hosting an Olympic party to celebrate the winter Olympics. He quickly noticed her competitive spirit and he was taken with it. She was equally taken with him. Over the next several months, their friendship grew and so did their interest in one another. That summer, he asked her on a date and from there it was pretty clear.

I remember talking to Lindsey about it all and she told me that she had prayed very specifically that God would leave no room for doubt as to whether or not this man was to be the one she committed to walking through life with for the rest of her days. What I love about Lindsey is that she believes God for His promises and that He can speak clearly to His people. Her faith so encourages mine. Well, God honored her belief and spoke directly to her, giving her an undeniable assurance that Eric was the man He had chosen for her. They dated for about six months and then on a rainy day in January, he asked her to be his bride. Jimmy and I had the privilege of photographing their engagement and I can remember standing with Eric praying before Lindsey arrived. We asked God that their marriage would be one that brought Him great glory and praise, that people who encountered them as a couple would be changed and shown the love of Christ.

Well, 8 months later, I stood in the sanctuary of a church in Galveston and watched as these two sang praises to God before vowing forever to one another. Their guests joined them in song and I remember thinking that God had already answered our prayers. That together as a couple, their love for God and subsequently one another, was affecting so many. Tears flowed and my heart was full as I captured such a beautiful day. I can truly say, they are better together than apart and I cannot wait to see where their journey takes them!

Eric and Lindsey, your wedding blessed me in countless ways but your relationship with God does even more than that. Thanks for being our dear friends and for allowing me the privilege of documenting just a joyful day in your lives. The best is yet to come.

Enjoy some favs of mine from their wedding!

P.S. These two are so full of spunk and joy…please take notice of the heel clicking pics. My favorites.
This is how they felt about being married. Sometimes you just gotta whip your hair.

To see more of Lindsey and Eric’s wedding day, view the gallery below. 

A Galveston Wedding | Lindsey + Eric