There is always a point during a clients’ wedding where I get lost in the moment and just watch two amazing people really interact with each other in an inspiring and loving way. Saturday’s moment happened when the ceremony ended and I watched Stacy & Jonathan walk back down the aisle after being pronounced husband and wife. I have never seen such joy on someone’s face and it was completely obvious that they had very supportive and caring family and friends there to share in their special moment. As they walked back down the aisle toward me, Stacy & Jonathan had giant smiles and made it a point to shake hands, hug and kiss almost everyone who came to watch. When they reached the steps up to their private area, I found myself wiping away tears and had the biggest urge to give them a hug. The music throughout the ceremony was touching and sweet, the friends and family clapped in unison the moment the newlyweds kissed and everyone was grinning as they made their first walk and Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz. Stacy’s father walked into the private area after the ceremony and it was obvious he had been crying too. As soon as I saw his face, I lost it all over again. Ugh… I am such a sap!

Message from 30 North

30 North was such a beautiful back drop for the evening’s events. We were able to begin setting up early and the staff was fantastic. (They even pumped up my flat tire… yes, I got a flat tire. Not the greatest part of the night.) The building is a restored bank, complete with vaults and teller areas. The classic ceiling was the perfect match to the chocolate brown, ivory and french blue color scheme and the giant windows let in amazing natural light. Fletcher from Music Box Productions kept the dance floor moving all night with some really fun music, Lynn from Clever Bumblebee provided the beautiful flowers, Pronto! created a delicious cake, and Tapestry made the really tasty food. One of the best details of the day had to be the weather. What a perfect day!

I finally had the opportunity to work with Jess and Nate from Mod 4 Photographic and let me tell you, they are as awesome as everyone says they are. I have been stalking their blog for months and I was completely ecstatic when I found out that they would be photographing Stacy & Jonathan’s wedding. They are the perfect mix of fun and professional and seemed to get every necessary shot without being obtrusive or overbearing.

The Happy Couple

Overall, the wedding was perfect. Everyone had a blast and even when the night was ending at 1 in the morning, there were still people crowding the dance floor. I helped clean up and headed out the door around 2 AM. I was completely exhausted but drove home with a smile and thinking about all of the intimate and sweet details that rounded out the perfect day.

Congrats Stacy & Jonathan! I am so happy that you chose me to be there on your big day. I couldn’t imagine being surrounded with a more loving couple and their amazing friends and family. I wish you both the best and really hope that we run into each other again. You two are fantastic and made this one of the best weddings I have ever been a part of. XOXO

**Update: Check out Mod 4′s blog for a sneak peek of Stacy & Jon’s pictures.**

Couple: Stacy & Jonathan; Bliss Weddings Services: Customized Pure Simplicity; Venue: 30 North; Cake: Pronto!; Music: Music Box Productions; Photography: Mod 4; Flowers: Clever Bumblebee; Catering & Linens: Tapestry; Valet: A1 Valet; Chair Covers: Hana Ayer