the first time I met with leslie & jim we were at the church where they were to be married. It was after sunday service and I was blown away as I entered the sanctuary – it was easily the most beautiful church I had ever seen! and it was only a stones throw away from MICA, I was stunned that I had no idea it was even there. so with my mouth still hanging open, the three of us sat down in a separate room to discuss leslie & jim’s plans for their wedding. this is truly a modern day brady bunch! leslie has three daughters while jim has three sons and as I listened to their story, I knew I wanted to be there when they said “I do”.  one of the reasons I love shooting weddings so much is that I’m really a romantic at heart. I believe in happily ever after and although it took me until I was 32 to find mine  when I hear stories like leslie & jim’s, I know that it exists everywhere for everyone and can happen when you least expect it!

leslie and her girls

jim and his boys

the whole huge happy family!

seriously….. look at this church!!!!

so I thought that I had as much eye candy as I could stand with all of the ornate finishes and stained glass of the church, but then we headed to the reception which was held at the hotel monaco. if you live in baltimore and haven’t been – GO! it is stunning! once leslie and jim had some time to greet their guests, I stole them away for some shots

leslie was radiant! I LOVED her dress and once I wandered into the lobby, this couch screamed to be photographed with the beautiful bride

the grandchildren couldn’t wait for the cake cutting

leslie and jim – I loved being surrounded by all of the love that is your family. the joy and happiness filled every moment of your wedding day and I felt extremely grateful to be there to document it all. much love to you both!