they are the kind of couple that you love to be around.
shannon has the most winsome giggle, and she laughs a lot. because she is truly amused by all of life’s little quirks and everyone else’s jokes. she has this way of accepting and loving that’s not overly sentimental, but genuine. she tells you the truth.
shannon’s dad once said of jeff – “how can you NOT like him?” and if you have met him, you know it’s true. he listens carefully and asks good questions and is not afraid to crack a joke that other people might not laugh at.
but shannon always laughs. but most with jeff. they can’t help but smile when they look at each other.
and to be around them, it’s not like you are intruding on anything. together they really embrace whoever else is nearby.
to be there on their wedding day was a great blessing for me. it reminded me too much of my own wedding, which marked the end of a long and difficult long-distance love. and it felt so real to see them rejoice in this day, because i remembered what it was like to have to say goodbye at the end of a long distance call or hug so tight at the end of a too-short visit.
shannon and jeff, i love that you have found each other. congratulations, friends.
<click here for their slideshow>
shannon + jeff’s first look…
Xoxo,
Em
venue: rengstorff house, mountain view
(delicious) catering: mason cookery
flower design: fairytale flowers by kirsten
coordination: nuree choe
cake: kristen akeley
Ahhhhh, love. :) You capture us so well, thank you for everything (for the thousandth time with more to come I’m sure).
I think I found my new favorite picture 4th one from the bottom. Classic.
We wore those sunglasses over the whole honeymoon…coolest couple in Jamaica!
These are awesome Emily! I love all the details you captured… Your work is beautiful!
I feel like I always say this, but what gorgeous photos of such a beautiful wedding! And thanks for including info on the vendors – that’s a nice touch to the recap post!
em! the shot of them underneath those arches of trees (at least thats what i think they are hahah) beautiful! and the one of her laughing on the bridge! classic! xoxo