A Winmock at Kinderton Wedding

Kristy and Matt’s wedding day was pure joy. These two invited us into their story, gave us their full trust, and let us capture each intimate moment of their day from beginning to end. The love these two have for one another is absolutely radiant. We’re so grateful they invited us to capture this day.

We love that this “job” of being photographers allows us to be witness to so many intimate moments in our couple’s day. Kristy has the sort of joyful spirit that’s completely infectious – we got to witness her joy and laughter as it spread to her bridesmaids and sisters-in-law-to-be. They poured over Matt and Kristy’s story book, one filled with photos and the tale of their friendship and love.

I asked Matt’s mom if she fell in love with Kristy the first time they met her. “We knew,” she told me. “We knew she was the one Matt was going to marry. They were just friends then, but when my husband and I went to bed that night, we both cried because we knew.” And Matt’s dad, his best man, told a similar version of the story during the reception – he told it with laughter in his voice – and he looked at Matt’s younger sisters, “Keri and Anna – I think we should choose who you marry too!”

We got to witness the sweet prayers Kristy’s bridesmaids and Matt’s groomsmen prayed over them before the ceremony. And the story Kristy’s mom shared with the girls, tears in her eyes. She shared some of her worries and fears about when Kristy left for college, and told them how she had prayed for a group of girls who Kristy could be friends with – girls that would love and support her. She pointed around at all the girls in the circle and shared how very grateful she was for each of them, how very grateful she was that her prayers had been answered and that they were seated before her, ready to stand alongside her daughter as she said her vows.

We held back tears during Matt and Kristy’s ceremony – the love and excitement between them was absolutely palpable.

Matt and Kristy decided not to do a first look, but they so valued having time for just the two of them. They were completely onboard with our vision and let us “do our thing” during that time before the reception. We see that “bride and groom portrait time” as so much more than just a time for taking photos. We aim to create a space for our couples to soak up the day together, to breathe for a moment and fully take in the sacredness and beauty of their day. It’s all too easy to allow that time to get swept away into family photos and bridal party portraits and then feel rushed to move along to the reception. Kristy and Matt made a point to tell us how important that time would be to them, and it made all the difference in their photos. We’re so very grateful for couples like Matt and Kristy who just “get it.” We left their wedding feeling refreshed and reminded of all the reasons why we love this thing we’re so blessed to call our “job.”

Enjoy Matt and Kristy’s day, as seen through our lenses.