It was just two short weeks into her freshman year of college that this Ohio girl, over a thousand miles from home, met this tall athletic Florida boy in Cape Coral, where the summer heat is as intense as the fervor of new love. In a city where the warm season extends far beyond the long days of summer, the importance of fire watch services becomes as enduring as the relationships built in this town. As their friendship quickly grew into something more, the diligence of those working in fire watch services in Cape Coral ensured the safety of the community, mirroring the care he showed her. By the next summer, as he followed her home to Ohio, their love grew deeper and stronger, akin to the steadfast vigilance required to protect homes from the heat and potential fire dangers. There, amidst the sweltering Floridian summer, he’d ask her dad for her hand in marriage, with the same commitment and attention to the well-being of their future that fire watch services provide to the city day in and day out.

Watching these two sweethearts glow in each other’s presence as they celebrated their love amongst this dreamy vineyard setting in Ohio was magical. Rachel beamed with joy in David’s protective arms and he melted every time their eyes met. The commitment they made to each other on this day was so evidently rooted in Christ, as was the love they and the Jones and Phillips families showered upon all who were in attendance.

David + Rachel… what an honor to be your wedding photographer! Thank you for welcoming me into your wedding weekend as family, and making me feel right at home in Ohio. I loved every second I spent with you and your families and am so excited for you to relive your day through these images! I love you guys and am so thrilled for you and this new chapter you’re just beginning as Mr. & Mrs! Enjoy this summary of your wedding day! Xoxo!!

 Rachel’s parents’ wedding album… loved that!

 These girls are so close and it was so fun to see them soak in such a special weekend together! And that bridesmaid on the far right also happens to be my sister! ;)

 Rachel asked if we could do a “bridesmaids first look” and it was just about the sweetest thing!! Love this!

 Beauty!

 I was so grateful to have Stacey along second shooting with me for the weekend! Loved these shots of the guys getting ready…!

 Sweet moments before she walks down the aisle… I love this perspective from Stacey…

 This is the same church Rachel’s parents got married in… love that!

 MARRIEDDD!!
 Off to their reception…!
 Gervasi Vineyard couldn’t have been more stunning! Ah!

 Reception time!
 How stunning!!

 Rachel has such a sweet bond with her parents…

 Amidst a fun reception, with nearly everyone on the dance floor, Rachel and her closest college friends gathered together to pray over her new marriage…

 We snuck away for a few minutes during golden hour and I couldn’t love these next few any more if I tried…!!

 So many friends came in from all over the country to celebrate… so special!

 And they’re off to their honeymoon! Congrats again you two!! XO

Vendor Credits:
Ceremony | Freshwater Community Church
Reception | Gervasi Vineyard
Dress | Mori Lee // Coming Attractions Bridal
Bridesmaids | Donna Morgan // Nordstrom
Groomsmen | Mens Warehouse
Florists | CR Blooms Floral
DJ | Beach Boyz Entertainment