Last weekend I shot the simple, sweet wedding uniting Jonathan, Christy and their children.

Christy, her daughter and new stepdaughters spent the morning bonding at the nail and hair salons, getting gorgeous before they became a family. Christy, I was told, even drove through the McDonald’s drive-thru with her veil on! So cute.

Though this was her second wedding, this was Christy’s first wedding dress (she was excited because she’d never had one before) and her oldest stepdaughter (MM) proudly helped her get ready.

A quick candid shot while getting dressed. Christy’s daughter MG is quite the ham! Her other stepdaughter, SM, had a case of the nerves, poor thing.

Before the ceremony, they played Kenny G on the iPod downstairs as well as up in the sanctuary. MM told us she is not getting married for 30 years -  we’ll see about that!

Meanwhile, the groom and IG, his stepson, goofed around upstairs.

IG really, really didn’t want to smile. I have a feeling this is much more his speed.

The ceremony was attended by the family only, with the exception of two officiants, a videographer and me. Well, and the lovely Holly who manned the sound system. It was over pretty quickly and Jonathan swooped in for a kiss that lasted about a millisecond, then sweetly hugged his new wife.

Afterward, they prayed together as a family. I like how IG is trying his best to keep his eyes closed! Ha.

Jonathan and Christy, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your big day! I hope it is the beginning of some of the best days of your lives. (PS – You have four awesome children!)

And Christy, you looked simply beautiful. Congratulations!

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