Friday, May 18, 2012

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Payne

Beautiful accessories!


{a post from Mrs. 1985Luke}

Weddings are great, and this wedding was beautiful. But there is something about true and honest love that makes a wedding even better. Mike and Staci's personalities compliment each other so perfectly. Staci is the girliest, bubbly, loving person, and Mike is more of a soft spoken, funny guy. When Staci would start to stress over an element of the wedding, Mike would just stick his face in hers with a funny scrunched-up expression until she laughed. They're just sweet.

A note about Staci: I had to write this blog myself because I think Staci and I are soul sisters. She is me, only boho, but in general, we have a mutual love for girly things, Jesus, and Anthropologie. Which brings me to my point: the dress. Pretty much the most unique, beautiful, vintage-looking wedding dress I have ever seen close up. Straight from Anthropologie's wedding line BHLDN, the dress was the most delicate, amazing thing. Paired with layers of pearls and anthro pumps? Yes, please. 

A bit of back story: Staci and Mike hit more than a couple speed bumps on their road to the aisle. Within the few weeks leading up to the wedding, she was hospitalized, they were thrown a few financial surprises, venue surprises, and Mike's father had a heart attack while on business in London.WAH!!? Because a bride doesn't have enough to worry about right?? With every little hiccup, Staci would text me (I would freak out for her!), but she always responded so gracefully. She once said "I just want to marry this man, and have a beautiful day, and just rejoice." Staci, boy did you get your wish!


Staci and Mike married in a candle-lit room full of family and friends, serenaded by their good friends (including singer songwriter, Allison Sattinger, who sang Staci down the aisle to Kari Jobe's "My Beloved." So darling.) We loved working along side Mike's best man, of Aqua Vivus Productions, and can't wait to see their wedding video!


Staci and Mike: we wish you a lifetime of love, fun, and blessings! Thanks for letting us be a part of your day!








Anthro! Anthro! Anthro!





Patiently waiting for Mike to arrive outside for their first look.











A little wind decided to visit us while we were shooting. But Staci is a pro and worked it!


Precious flower girl.
Adorable ring bearer.

You know... when there are tennis courts nearby and the lights are on, you just have to get a little goofy!







If you notice the picture in the middle, it was taken out on the balcony of the restaurant. On one side is the balcony, then the other side you can see in to the ceremony. Turned out to be a pretty neat shot!



Mike and Staci, we're blessed to have you guys in our lives! 

-BreAnne and Luke





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