Nikki and Matt’s wedding was somewhat of a last minute booking for me. I got a random email from a photographer in North Carolina a few months ago who I have never met saying that one of her couples had to reschedule their day numerous times due to Covid and she was no longer able to capture their wedding on the new date. She so kindly sent them my way and I was blown away that she thought of me and also completely blown away right away by Nikki and Matt’s hearts of gold and willingness to go with the flow as things were constantly up in the air with Covid, mandates, and all that fun stuff. As I got to know Nikki a little bit better from our phone conversations before the wedding, I just felt like she was a long lost friend. I think everyone must feel that way about her though because every person who gave a speech at the wedding mentioned that Nikki is the type of person to wake up every day and think about how she is going to make someone’s life a better place. I mean, what an angel!

Her original photographer shared with me that she was so bummed she couldn’t be a part of their day anymore and sent me a video of Nikki on the Ellen Show a few years back to give me an idea of who she was. I literally cried while watching that clip and immediately understood what a beautiful soul she had. And meeting her officially on her wedding day confirmed that! Both Nikki and Matt truly are the most wonderful humans. Not only does Nikki have a servant’s heart but Matt also literally serves our country as a marine so they’re basically just a power couple.

I can’t even begin to express what an honor it was to capture this day. I wouldn’t have normally been able to be a part of their wedding if it wasn’t for Covid so I guess it’s a blessing in disguise that I got to meet them. Everything was such a joy and these photos bring my heart so much happiness!! I am absolutely thrilled for these two and the journey for their marriage! Congrats Nikki and Matt!

Venue | Barren Ridge Vineyards

Dress | BHLDN

Florals | Wild Scallions Farm

Hair + Makeup | Tease

Planner | The Wedding Wrangler

Catering | Mike Lund Food

Cake | Kathleen

Cupcakes | Sweet Nana Cakes

Ice Cream Sandwiches | Wonderment

Band | The Bellevue Rhythmaires

Videographer | MAO Films

Bridesmaids Attire | Nordstrom Rack

Rentals | MS Events

Barren Ridge Vineyards Wedding | Military Wedding Photographer