Jo + Justynn's Wedding

"As soon as I saw her come out of the room with the dress on, I screamed, 'Jo'!" Her mother laughed as she told the story to those standing in the room. Jo's eyes sparkled brightly as she giggled. "When I saw her cry, I knew this was the dress for me." Jo sat down on the bed beside her mother, admiring the beautiful gown. They held each others hand tightly. You could see by the smiles on their faces just how happy and excited they were for the day ahead. It was time for Joanna - her daughter, the youngest and last child in the Prouty family, to become a bride.

Jo and Justynn's afternoon wedding took place in their neighbor's garden. A gorgeous blue sky stretched out over the guests heads as Justynn's grandfather offered a prayer of thanks and blessing for the young couple's union.

We love being able to shoot creative portraits with our couples. It's so nice to be able to take time in the middle of the wedding day and just have the couple be alone together (with their photographers that is ^_~). It's usually the first time they've been alone since becoming husband and wife and its a real treat to document that moment. We also get to have some fun!

Justynn was a real gentleman. He carried his new bride down the sidewalk from their ceremony site to Jo's parent's house, two doors away.

To Jo + Justynn, we wish we were with you now in Puerto Rico! lol Seriously, we were so glad that we ended up photographing your wedding. I can't say that I've ever met such a calm bride as you Jo! You were cool-headed and stress-free all day long, even when we marched you through the alfalfa field. May that calm and carefree spirit carry you through your lives together. And Justynn... you keep an eye out for all the bugs! :)