justin + tria : allied arts guild menlo park

October 6

he kissed his bride. as they walked hand in hand down the aisle, their smiles were so wide, their hearts ready to burst. their only thought: we are married!

and then something unexpected.

from behind, the first few notes rang out. and voices of friends and family members began.

and they sang from the front of the church as justin and tria turned to see.

“…all you need is love, love. love is all you need.”

and in that moment their faces scrunched up and tears streamed down their faces, and behind my lens i fought them back as well.

a huge chorus had gathered at the front of the church to sing to their bride and groom. it reminded me of my favorite movie, but it was more than copying a movie. it was real. and it was beautiful.

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

justin and tria, to have friends that love you that way, and to be a part of your day, to see you guys smile and cry and laugh together, was a blessing.

click here to see a slideshow of their day.

here are the other moments of your day that i loved. starting back at the beginning.

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

tria and her sisters wore bracelets with their mother’s scarf woven into the links in memory.

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

justin seeing his bride for the first time.

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

( below is my favorite shot of aaron’s)

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

tria and her sisters.

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

palo alto menlo park wedding photographer emily scott gem photo

love is all you need.

xoxo

Em

ceremony: first united methodist church, palo alto, CA

reception: allied arts guild, menlo park, CA

cake: rachael myers of sweet tooth confections

flowers : anna of artistic florist

catering :done by the allied art’s guild in house caterer cafe primavera

music: two faithful

to see their slideshow click here.

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  • tria

    Ah! I am still at work but looked at the pictures anyway — almost cried! Emily, you captured some amazing moments I didn’t even realize had happened! Thank you so much <3

  • Meesha

    Emily and Aaron,
    The images are gorgeous and touching! I love the details and the intimate moments you caught.. I feel like I am in Tria and Justin`s shoes, totally in love! thank you!!!!

  • http://kristanhoffman.com/ Kristan

    I’m a little late, but I’m an old college friend of Tria’s, and I LOVE how you captured their wedding day. Truly lovely.

    • Em

      yay! thanks Kristan. you are so sweet!