To my baby sister and her hubby….

Happy First Anniversary!!  I love you both, and it has been a joy watching you two grow and love together over the past year. I know the first year of marriage can sometimes be the hardest….you are learning how to live with someone other than yourself, and how to care for your new half.  By the grace of God you have made it through, and our prayer is that it may carry you through all that you face together.  Adam, we barely knew you when we shot your engagement session, and now it is so apparent how much you love my sister.

{I still tear up (ok, I flat out cry) whenever I watch the gorgeous film of the wedding day, by Cincinnati Filmmaker Studio Z Films.}

I am so grateful for the happiness you guys have found in one another, and I hope to be wishing you two a Happy Anniversary 49 years from now too. :)
Much love to you!!!

Our year began on a super high note with the beautiful wedding of Debbi and Chris.  On January 1st, the weather was looking rough as we headed out that morning.  The dark clouds were above, and a fine (and very cold), misty rain was in the air.  We had hoped and prayed that we would have some dry time for this wonderful couple, even though the forecast called for a very gray day.  And it was a gray day in fact….that is, until the moment these two love birds met for their first look.  It was a bit unbelievable.  Chris had his back to Debbi, and we pulled up in the car.  As we walked over, the clouds were parting and sunshine shone for the first time of the day.  It was so unbelievably PERFECT for these two, who are so in love, and were beyond thrilled to FINALLY be saying their “I dos.”  :)

Big congrats to you Debbi and Chris!  Your gorgeous Manor House wedding, surrounded by such loving family and friends, was so incredibly perfect for you two. We were so honored to be a part.  Wishing you love and laughter together for many years to come.  ~jess & brett