Lauren and Jonathan are the sweetest. From their willingness to come to Garrett County and do a “drive around” engagement session to their genuine friendly attitudes towards me as their photographer, simply the sweetest…and such a joy to work with. They were awesome in front of the camera during their engagement session so I knew we’d have no problem making things happen on their wedding day. And what a beautiful wedding day it was! Warm, sunny and the details were wonderful! In true WVU form, everything was blue and gold, including Lauren’s handmade paper bouquet. She and Jonathan are BIG Harry Potter fans so all the bouquets were made of pages from the books! So creative and so personal. I love that in a wedding. 🙂 A sweet and friendly couple, and a beautiful wedding day…it was a good one for JFP, folks! ENJOY!

 

Practicing. 🙂

I loved playing around with Lauren’s bling for these ring shots!

The paper bouquets! So neat…and so pretty!

 

I always take advantage of the bride putting her shoes on. Makes a nice bridal portrait, don’t ya think?

 

The flower girl and ring bearer were pretty fond of each other. 🙂

 

Lauren all ready to go!

 

My mom captured this one and I just love it in black and white!

I like to capture more than just pretty smiles at the camera. 🙂

 

Lauren made a beautiful bride. 🙂

Now for some getting ready time with Jonathan…

He and his groomsmen wore fun socks! Thumbs up in my book! 🙂

 

Little Parker was a little unsure about pictures first, but he was sure about stomping on the bug he found on the ground!

Close-ups of the cute little ones is always required. 🙂

Fun socks for everyone!!! 🙂

The ceremony was held outside on a hotel terrace…

My mom captured this sweet moment. 🙂

The moments in between… 🙂

Such a big favorite for me!

Another favorite! Love that I caught this moment…his hand reaching for hers…

Another one by my mom!

I was so glad my “group hug” suggestion worked with this group! 🙂

 

Get ready for Lauren and Jonathan’s awesomeness in front of the camera!! They’re so great at this! 🙂

 

After a few portraits outside the hotel, we ventured downtown for some pictures in front of the famous and picturesque Woodburn Hall on WVU’s campus…

They look SO GOOD in black and white!

Now this is a classic, must-have bride-groom portrait!

 

These are so cute. 🙂

The magnificent Woodburn!

 

More paper bouquets back at the hotel for the reception!

I filled out a few of these cards…

Including this one! I drew a picture of three stick figures, one holding a camera. 🙂

Please take note of Jonathan’s many faces throughout these reception pictures. 🙂 Sorry, Jonanthan, I hope you don’t mind, but I couldn’t help but notice your expressions!

My mom captured this sweet moment!

 

Father-daughter dance. 🙂

And mother-son…

Cookies shaped like Maryland and West Virginia…the two states from which Lauren and Jonathan come!

Jonathan’s face. 🙂

Hahaha another face!

I think he gets it from his dad. 🙂

 

One final face to end the post. 🙂

Lauren and Jonathan, thanks for being you. I loved working with you guys and am so glad we were brought together for your wedding day! I think everything worked out wonderfully and I hope you’ll enjoy these pictures forever! Let’s take more pictures together in the future…for sure! 🙂