Kiara & Chris

To say that we’ve been looking forward to this wedding would be an understatement. Kiara and Chris are one of the first few wedding couples we ever booked. They reserved their date about a year in advance, back when we only had a few weddings under our belt. We were so honored that they trusted us, and we were ecstatic to be on board. Jamie knew Kiara from some graduate school classes and liked her immediately, but through this past year of being an official part of their wedding day, we’ve grown to really love them both.

Their wedding day was such an amazing day for us. Not just because of the phenomenal decor and the dance party that happened at the reception, though that’s always a plus, but because of who Kiara and Chris are. They are kind, thoughtful and loving. They sent us beautiful flowers when Jamie’s mother passed away, which meant the world to us. They are warm and courteous, and their smiles are almost as big as their hearts. They love deeply. They respect each other and take care of each other, and that love that they share is really inspiring.

We were deeply moved by the words of the officiant during the ceremony, and we even took a quick note in our phones when something he said hit home for us. As we watched both Kiara and Chris look into each others’ eyes and cry tears of joy that this day had finally come, the pastor said this to all the attendees: “You didn’t come here to see how beautiful Kiara is and how handsome Chris looks today. No, you came here to say, ‘by my presence here, I support this marriage and will do my best to help them uphold the definition of love that Paul describes in Corinthians.’” Amen, sir. While we pray that our couples love the photos we take of their wedding and that they are blessed by them, most of all, we hope that they look at them and remember the smiles, the butterflies, the tears, and the real, genuine, Corinthians love that was sealed on their wedding day. You could feel the seriousness in the room when the pastor said that profound statement. Everyone was united, and we were all thinking the same thing – “Yes, we love Kiara and Chris, we support their marriage and we celebrate it.”

We love you guys. Congratulations.

The Creative Team:
Photography: Eric & Jamie
Bride’s Dress: Allure for Bella Couture
Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Cake: Magnificent Cakes
Catering: Hyatt Regency – The Wynfrey Hotel
Ceremony Venue: Prince of Peace Catholic Church
DJ/Entertainment: Keenan Mack
Floral Design: Hothouse Design Studio
Groom’s Suit: Mr. Burch Formal Wear
Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency – The Wynfrey Hotel
Stationery: Village Press
Videographer: Kevin Coleman
Wedding Planner: Elite Engagements