Earlier this month Steven + Kimber were married at The Mansion at Tuckahoe in Jensen Beach, Florida. Together with their closest friends and family, they kissed and cried and danced like tomorrow would never come. I’m always a little nervous when I show up to a wedding - especially a destination wedding at a venue I’ve never photographed - having never met the bride and groom. But from the moment I arrived to the rehearsal, Steven + Kimber and their amazing families welcomed me with open arms and open hearts - and even insisted that I enjoy a cupcake. …leaving me beyond thankful for the incredible couples I get to work with and all the sweetness they bring to my life.

Steven + Kimber, you're just the type of couple I wish would have a yearly vow renewal on every anniversary! Your wedding was a dream to photograph and your families were a joy to work with. But more than anything, you both are a delight to know. Thank you for inviting me to fly across the county to document your story and thank you even more for making me feel like we'd known each other for years. You really are the best and your kindness meant the world!

Ceremony time!

After the ceremony we grabbed a few quick bridal party portraits...

...before capturing Steven + Kimber in the lovely Florida sunset.

An epic reception entrance...

...and quite possibly the cutest cake toppers ever.

See the sweet couple below? Curious as to what their names are? COLTON + MICHELLE!!! I mean really, what are the chances?!

Many thanks to the stellar vendor team Steven + Kimber brought on for their wedding day. Brenda at En Vogue Event Planning was so helpful and kind to Colton and I. Her team went to great lengths to insure no detail of this day was forgotten. And the staff at the Tuckahoe Mansion went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Never have I felt more welcomed and appreciated than by these kind, kind people. They filled our tummies and refused to let me run out of water – leaving me to focus on more important things like capturing Steven and Kimber’s love. I wish I could wrap you all up and bring you with me to every wedding! xoxo –M.

Yesterday, on our drive home from the Bay area, someone thanked Colton for his service as a Veteran. This struck me as especially unusual given that, until recently, my mental image of Veterans included little more than the handsome grey men who tell the most excellent stories and join each other for dances at the VFW hall. The fact that Colton, my young, able bodied, extra handsome husband, is a veteran is still a little surreal. Right now Cole is curled up at the other end of the couch while Conway sleeps on the floor beside us. We just brewed a fresh pot of coffee and we're settling in for evening. Our life is simple and I wouldn't have it any other way (though I'll admit we've been enjoying an adventurous whirlwind of travel this Fall). It was a long year but I'm so, so incredibly grateful and blessed and thankful to say that all is right in the world again.

Here are a few little snapshots of Colton's return from Afghanistan. Many thanks to our new friends, Mathieu Photo, for capturing this sweet moment for us.

We're the fortunate ones. My heart is heavy and goes out to the men and women who have given everything and to the families who ache for their return. I wish there was a way to take all your pain away but all I can say is Thank You. Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou.

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