TJ and Lindsay met for the first time back when they were in grade school…He was in 5th grade and she was in 8th grade. He used to write her love letters and pass them to her at recess, but she was getting ready for high school and couldn’t be bothered by a 5th grader! Their families were close and went to the same church, but they moved on to different high schools, colleges and careers…

Fast forward 18 years and they reunited through mutual friends at a bar and have been together ever since! I love their story and hearing friends and family talk about it the evening of their wedding during the ceremony and reception was so special. It was always meant to be! 

They are so warm and friendly and I immediately felt welcomed in and a part of the celebration! Their family and friends are the sweetest and made the celebration so special for them!! Kari Rider Events designed the day to perfection and every detail was beautiful! 

TJ and Lindsay, thank you so much for having me capture your day! It was such an incredible honor to be a part of it and I’m so excited to share a few of my favorites! Huge thanks to my second shooter, Brittany, for shooting with me!

Photography: Annamarie Akins | Event Planning and Design: Kari Rider Events| Hair and Makeup: Amie Decker | Band: Onyx | Paper Goods: Stephanie B. Designs | Videography: White Tree Wedding Productions | Catering: Gourmet by the Bay | Cake: Graul’s | Icecream: Scottish Highland Creamery | Florist: Monteray Farms | Wedding Gown: Carolina Herrera