The Villa Wedding

Jessica and Jacob
Bay Shore Club House; Anchorage, Alaska

When we arrived at the Club house, the boutonnieres were all laid out ready for Jake and the boys to wear.

Jacob was looking quite dapper!

What a hoot! His groomsmen were in fine form!

Meanwhile, Jessica was up in the loft finishing up her bridal prep.

A really great way to describe her beauty is… exotic.

She had all of her pretty things prepared for us to photograph.  It made for some fun detail work!

There were so many happy tears through the day.

Finally she was done. All of her efforts paid off because she was STUNNING.

And then when  Jacob came down to join her for the bride and groom photos, instead of a blindfold, he just put a folded napkin behind his glasses. Great solution!

So many gorgeous photos from this set.

When the bridal party came out to join, that was when the fun really started!

This is why I always have a second shooter. These behind the scene photos while I am doing the formals just spice it up! Thanks Leslie, you were wonderful!

Jake was getting a kick out of the fun we were having!

And then there were the flower girls! These sweeties nearly stole the show!

Jessica and Jake have a special relationship with little Miss Aria, so we had to get lots of photos of the 3 of them.

Guests began to arrive to a pretty welcome.  Jessica had thought of everything.

And then it was time..

Jacobs expression was filled with such a look of pride as his bride came down the aisle.

It was very special to have Marla perform the ceremony for them. I know she has guided them through many choices and moments in their lives.

After ceremony, the two took a quick break to just be together alone.

And then joined their wedding party for the signing of the marriage license.

These rings belong together, just as much as these two do!

The reception was perfect! So many beautiful decorations for the guests to enjoy!

I think this was quite possibly one of the most unique cakes I have ever photographed! It was gorgeous!  Chocolate heaven!

 

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Look at this new big beautiful family!  I love how much support this young couple has for their lives!

The children at the reception enjoyed being together!

The guests made a tunnel of their arms, and Jessica and Jacob ran through with big smiles on their faces.

There were many tearful goodbyes!

Jessica blew the crowd some farewell kisses as they drove away to start their new lives together.

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