She stepped into her lace wedding gown and as her mom zipped it up and she turned to face her girls, the room fell silent…Emily made the most beautiful bride! Happy tears were flowing and the excitement grew as her dad walked into the room to see her for the first time as a bride. He was speechless as she hugged him tight and then handed him an embroidered handkerchief for him to dry his eyes…then it was time to go see her groom! She walked down the staircase in her wedding gown at the beautiful historic Church Point Manor to meet Jim on the front lawn for their first look…she saw him out the window first and excitement continued to grow…
She walked up behind him and he turned to look at his bride for the first time…Emily looked like she had stepped right out of a wedding magazine and the look on his face said it all…It’s that “I can’t believe I get to marry this girl” look…doesn’t every girl want her groom to feel that way? It couldn’t have been more perfect. And these two couldn’t be more perfect for each other! The first thing I noticed about them is how much fun they have together…they are truly best friends and it was such an honor to see them become husband and wife!
Emily wanted her wedding day to be relaxed, but romantic and elegant and I think it fit those words perfectly. From the beautiful bridal suite, to the fluffy pink peonies,  to their ceremony on the water, to the beautiful details by the always amazing Hannah Hildebrandt Events…it was a day to remember! I hope you enjoy my favorites!
And a huge thanks to Andrea of Andrea Pesce Photography for being my second shooter!
Credits
Bridal Suite | Church Point Manor
Ceremony and Reception Venue | Hunt Club Farm
Event Planner | Hannah Hildebrandt Events
Second Shooter | Andrea Pesce
Wedding Gown | Watters Gown from Pure English
Florist | Johnson’s Garden Inc
Cake Artist | Sweet Emma Lou
DJ | Rodney Charles
June 16th, 2014 at 3:27 pm
Beautiful photos! So fresh looking! Love the colors of this wedding.
June 16th, 2014 at 3:28 pm
Each wedding you do is just more and more gorgeous!
June 16th, 2014 at 3:43 pm
OK OK OK cutest wedding ever. And her daddy/daughter relationship is too precious. And that getting ready room? HEAVEN. You hit it out of the park, as always!!
June 16th, 2014 at 4:08 pm
AMAZINGGGGG Anna! I couldn’t have imagined any better pix! <3
June 16th, 2014 at 4:18 pm
LOVE this wedding! You always do an amazing job! :)
June 16th, 2014 at 4:23 pm
AH! SO GORGEOUS!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!
June 16th, 2014 at 4:32 pm
Oh my GOSH this wedding is BEAUTIFUL!! And girl!! You’re AMAZING! Every photo was beyond perfect. You are insanely talented, my friend! xo
June 16th, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Gorgeous!! What an amazing preparation room!!
June 16th, 2014 at 5:55 pm
This photo shoot HAS to be the prettiest wedding I’ve ever seen! From the venue, the photogenic bride & groom, the gorgeous “before the wedding pics” at the Manor House, down to the sparklers glowing as the couple left the reception, YOU captured everything so elegantly!!!
June 16th, 2014 at 8:04 pm
Looove!!! Super adorable wedding and you’re amazing as always!!
June 16th, 2014 at 8:18 pm
You captured my beautiful best-friend and her dapper husband so perfectly, Anna Marie. Absolutely incredible images!! I love them so much. :)
June 17th, 2014 at 10:58 am
OMG I DIED when I saw the baby lambs. What a gorgeous wedding!! and so beautifully captured.
June 17th, 2014 at 3:59 pm
Mrs. Akins, you have completely blown me away with these photos! The portraits are amazing!! You have quickly become one of my top 3 favorite photographers and this wedding exudes why. Absolutely amazing job!!
P.S. – That shot of the couple with the bride’s veil over top of them…it’s just amazing. :)
June 17th, 2014 at 4:30 pm
What a beautiful wedding! She is beautiful and I love all the details!
June 17th, 2014 at 6:51 pm
So absolutely beautiful. Excellent photography. Glade the Doggies got to go! Everything was put together perfectly!
June 19th, 2014 at 9:51 am
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful pictures!!!
June 19th, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Gorgeous Anna!!!! love it!
June 23rd, 2014 at 2:20 pm
Gah! So much LOVE! You rocked it :)