Kody & Somer

I first met Somer & Kody when I was in a cappella at JMU. The night they asked me to shoot their wedding was the night of one of the huge a cappella concerts, and I was so excited and flattered that I couldn’t stop smiling all night ! It had been a long time coming, but the day finally arrived: July 5, 2015. Somer & Kody got married !!!!

Down to the last detail, this wedding was beautiful. The location: breathtaking. The ceremony: incredibly heartfelt. The dancing: on point. I had so much fun at this wedding and am so excited to share the photos with you !

 these program/fans came in handy. . . it was HOT !  i love Somer’s wedding jewelry. the opal is totally original ! Somer made all these bouquets with the help of her bridesmaids ! aren’t they beautiful ?  you know me, love a good ring shot . . . what can i say ?   the bridal party !!!!! these robes were a gift from Somer to her bridesmaids and friends !  putting the finishing touches on the dress . . .  and crowning the flower girls !  Meanwhile, in the groom’s cabin. . .   getting ready  Kody !!!!  nothing like a good old fashioned “turn and laugh”  then, as the groom and groomsmen hid out of sight, it was the ladies’ turn !  the lovely bridesmaids (in those adorable dresses that i definitely need to own)  right before the ceremony, the groomsmen gathered to pray together. . .  and so did the bridesmaids and women in the family the walk to the old mill was full of lush greenery just absolutely in love with this location  such a beautiful moment, full of love and faith  i loved this detail !!! it was such a brilliant idea to have the guests throw petals from the bridge  straight posin’  SIBLINGS !  after some family and bridal party photos, Somer & Kody and I snuck off to take some intimate bridal portraits in the beautiful scenery surrounding the mill   a little rain didn’t stand a chance against this photo shoot !  meanwhile, the guests were entertained with a little movie that Kody & Somer had made  then, it was time to PARTY ! there were some serious moves being busted on the dance floor !  the garter and bouquet toss !  (someone caught a little extra piece of the bouquet, still counts !)
 very nicely done, Somer  after cake, music, dancing, and laughing, it was time for Kody & Somer to make their exit !   SPARKLERS AHOY ! we took a few minutes to do a little sparkler shoot of our own before Kody & Somer retired to the groom’s suite 

-Sam