The wedding of Maggie and Nathan was a direct reflection of who these two are- sincere, simple, loving, and intimate. I first “met” Maggie via email over a year ago. She wrote me out of the blue telling me how she wasn’t engaged yet, but when it happened she knew she wanted us. Since then she has been an avid blog follower and all around studio3z supporter. :) When she wrote me saying she was engaged, and was ready to book, I was SOOO excited!! It meant so much to be there for her on her big day because I knew just how much the photographs would mean to her.
Then I got an email that she moved her wedding date from May 2010, to October 2009. :) Well, we did some shifting of things around, and we made it happen. And I can’t tell you how glad I am we did. Brett and I just adore Maggie and Nathan, and seeing the love they share with one another and their amazing families warmed our hearts immensely.
Maggie and Nathan were married at her parents’ home. The small intimate ceremony went perfectly and was filled with so much emotion…truly a beautiful day.
Maggie had this adorable grin on her face while getting ready. Every now and then she busted out with a, “I can’t believe this! I am getting married TODAY!”
As she was getting her dress on she was trying to remain calm. She was breathing and trying her hardest not to cry. :)
Nathan and the boys were off-site getting ready.
Check out his amazing smile!
Hellllllo good looking!
Maggie was such a STUNNING bride…
as she was walking out her front door I said, “STOP!! Come back!”
Nathan wasn’t so bad himself. ;)
Maggie and her beautiful girls!!
I don’t even know what to say except, I dig!
A few final touches….
so lovely….
she was peeking out the window down to the ceremony site.
Right before the ceremony Maggie lost it when her Mom came over to hug her. So so sweet.
Their ceremony was in their front yard, under this amazingly decorated tree.
One of the most sweet and heartfelt ceremonies.
Then we played around with the bridal party…
Can you guess which half of studio3z shot this? Can you guess where he was?
Yep. TOTALLY WORTH IT though. ;)
Their first dance was sweet as could be.
Later we went out to do portraits of the two of them.
We can’t say “Thank you” enough that they set aside time to spend with us. It paid off…these are some of my favorite I’ve ever taken.
so in love with this shot!!!
We went looking for Brett who we found (oblivious) laying in Poison Ivy. Yeah. Not cool.
He’s had it since then….but he got this rad ring shot in return. :)
So I kept telling her how she looks like Natalie Portman, but laying here she reminded me of Angelina Jolie. I think it’s safe to say, Maggie, you are GORGEOUS!!!
I’m thinking canvas for this….YEP for sure!!
(Brett, I forgive you for making us walk down that hill.) :)
Maggie, thanks for your patience. :) Nathan clued me in on how anxious you were to see the photos!!
What can I say about you two?? You are so sweet, kind, beautiful inside and out, and your love for each other and God is so evident in everything you say and do. It makes us so happy to be a small part of your journey, and we can’t wait to see you go through the years together. :)
Thank you so much for having us there on your big day! You both are just beyond precious.
much love~
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THE most perfect portraits EVER! And that bride? HOT TAMALE!!! Oh, and yes yes yes… groom = stunner :D My favorite is the one above the black and white laying down shot… RIDIC!!!!!! You so rock :)
Amazzzzzzzzzing!!!! Breathtaking photos!!!! Your guys are soooo good at what you do!
Holy hotness!!! these are stunning!!! You did a fantastic job! my fave is the one from the tree looking down! yowzers!!
OH MY GOODNESS, I love them. Thank you two SO much for capturing so many special memories. I can’t wait to see the rest of them!!! AHHHHHH…I’m freaking out :) :)
This might be you all’s best work yet! My goodness they are really beautiful! I can’t even pick a favorite!
I LOVE that the bride took her hair out and those last shots are just to die for! AWESOME!
BEAUTIFUL WORK guys! Awesome. :)
STUNNING! That field is a total photographic gold mine. Love, love, love all of these x 100.
brett and jess, these are some of theeee most beautiful images ever!!! the time you two took after the ceremony was so completely worth it…just LOOK at what you captured for them;)
breathtaking, really!
I cried. You captured it as perfectly as it was. I love your work!
SO SO SOOOOOOO beautiful! My favorites are the ring shot (gotta give Brett some credit for that one!) and the shot right above it – straight outta a magazine girl!!!! What a STUNNING couple!
I read your blog regularly and these are my favorite pics of yours ever!!! Love them all!
this bride and groom are gorgeous. love her dress! these are amazing shots you guys took!
Fabulous. These are some of the most beautiful wedding images I have seen!!
So sweet and wonderful! Love it. Stunning work, as always!
These are amazing! Such beautiful photos. I love them all!
These photos honestly made me tear up. I randomly came across your blog because I have an obsession with photography and related blogs. I love your work and just might be one of those girls who asks you to photograph my wedding (if i ever get married) !
HOLY SMOKES!!! AMAZZZZINGLY PERFECCT! My favorite wedding of yours!!!! STUNNING!!!!
Absolutely stunning! I love Maggie’s sweet expression during the vows. Great job capturing so many beautiful (and fun) moments!
brilliant work.
Wowzer!!! These portraits are stunning!!!!! You guys knocked this out!
i just found your site today and thank goodness i did!!! your work is absolutely amazing!! i’m in blown away…jaw on the ground.
i’m so excited to follow your work and watch what you do! amazing!!!
Completely fantastically stunningly beautifully breathtakingly sublimely [run out of adjectives here] AMAZING. Wow, these photos are absolutely gorgeous.
These are so BEAUTIFUL! Each picture is better than the next!
you guys rocked the camera…again! such a beautiful couple. such a sweet wedding. this shoot looks so organic in the midst of tradition. love it.
Definetly one of the greatest shots you´ve taken so far! Great portraits, awesoe details and perfect capturing of emotions! Best from Germany, Alex
They are incredible photos, Jessica (and Brett :)) My favorite are the ones Brett took from the tree. She is way prettier than both stars you mentioned. Extremely photogenic. The photos are amazing considering they were taken at her parents home – you’d never really know it. You did a great job hiding things in the background. Wish you all would post daily. Go shoot some more so you can!
These images are spectacular! I love that she let her hair down after the ceremony. Sooo beautiful. These photos are just gorgeous!
THIS WEDDING SHOOT IS FREAKING AMAZING. What a beautiful couple!
I never, ever comment on other photographer’s blogs…but WOW. This particular set of photos… who seriously couldn’t comment and tell you how incredible they are?! BEAUTIFUL!
These wedding photos are just gorgeous!!!!! They have a “Anthropologie” feel to them. Love it and LOVE her dress!! Great job again guys :)
rad. so glad she took her hair down for some shots! it was stunning up, but DANG beeeautiful down!! i agree with bobbi. that shot is perfect. though the kissing with the grass in the foreground…makes me feel warm and fuzzy. well down folks!! way to be hot, bride and groom!
Your best wedding every – ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!
absolutely gorgeous! and she so does look like natalie portman…i couldn’t think of who she looked like until i saw your comment ;)
Too capture these kind of moments … on such a special day … almost (Ok I said almost) makes me want to say “I do” all over again. If this isn’t inspired motivation to start pointing & clicking again …then nothing is! Thanks Jess + Brett !!!
Love this wedding. So beautiful and innocent. I love how she just let her hair down after the ceremony. Absolutely stunning!
Gorgeous bride, gorgeous groom, gorgeous wedding and gorgeous photos. Just stunning.
As the mother of the groom, I am so amazed that you captured not only the event with such detail, but the emotions of the entire day as well! I still tear up looking at these shots… and I look at them often! Looking at these photo’s I can re-live each second of the day with such happiness. Thank you for sharing that day with us and doing such a fantastic job!
I…CAN’T…BELIEVE IT! These shots completely one-upped even MY wedding photos. (which I never thought could be possible) HOW BEAUTIFUL!
Ok, so I’m extremely late to seeing this session and completely new to commenting on your blog! Although I must admit, I have been stalking you for a while ever since I saw your family session on Bobbi and Mike’s blog quite a while ago. This is quite possibly the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever seen. I feel like all wedding photographers should aspire to greatness like this! I am truly inspired!
P.S. You also have a BEAUTIFUL family. :)
This is my perfect dress! I have been searching the web high and low for something like this. I know you are the photographer but I was wondering if you would know where Maggie’s dress was from? You don’t even know how happy that would make me! Comment back on here, or my email is ladyany2003@gmail.com. Thanks!