Going to the Chapel

On Sunday my friends Joe and Leigh celebrated their wedding!!!! Joe is the administrator at my home church New Life, and Leigh is the worship leader! A match made in heaven! ;) They had a beautiful sunny day for their wedding! It was a bit chilly, but lovely none the less! I love fall weddings!! You can't beat the colors! They had their wedding at Arrowhead Acres in Uxbridge, MA. My dear, and VERY talented friend Henk Prinsloo was the head photographer and I had the privilege of lurking behind him taking candid shots and watching him work! There were 250 guests, many, if not most from church! It felt like a big family reunion! One of the most fun weddings I've been to in a while...
Here are some of my favorite shots from the day:

The wedding was under the pines


Here comes the glowing bride! I don't think she stopped smiling the entire day!


Love this tender moment!


The wedding party being arranged for photos...




One of my good friends, Gina!! Isn't she gorgeous?


The happy couple and the flower girls and ring bearer.They look like family...a sign of things to come,perhaps! ;)


More beautiful bride's maids

LOVE this shot of Janel! She's one gorgeous lady!


Best man and groom being their studly selves! :)


I love this shot of RuthMarie gazing adoringly at her husband!




Is this not the epitome of the beauty of childhood?




Sisters by marriage and birth

Love this smirk!


Leigh! You're SO BEAUTIFUL!!!




Henk working his magic!


Work it guys!

Most dedicated ring bearer ever! He adores Leigh and was bursting at the seams with pride that he got to be in the wedding!


Cameras in their faces all day! That's what comes of being a bridesmaid!


My fave!






I had to get a photo with the bride!


A little touch up!










Help a brother out!


Manliness




Henk Prinsloo: Photographer slash Model! ;)


Great idea!


Bevy of beauties!


Kissing: What it's all about! ;)

A weekend of remembrance and celebration!

This past weekend MERCYhouse, the church i attend out here at school, celebrated its TEN year anniversary!!! So many beautiful stories of how lives have been transformed by Jesus' love!!! I have treasured being part of this community of incredible people who are devoted to loving God and loving others!
To celebrate, there was an alumni brunch, a concert with the worship band, and a beautiful service on Sunday morning filled with testimonies, tears, and thankfulness! Here are a few photos I captured over the weekend....

Alumni Brunch




Pastor Robert and Melanie's lovely daughter enjoying some tea!


The Concert led by the amazing Cindy!










Hannah...


The Vita Nova band rocking out!












Cindy rocked her red boots!


A little too much singing for Kayla! ;)