Married! | Elizabeth and Louis

It was supposed to rain that day, on their wedding day.  But after doing a rain dance while out on my morning run (and after many many many prayers), the only rain that fell from the sky were a few drops after the ceremony was over.  But it could have poured and it wouldn't have mattered... because Elizabeth and Louis were getting married!

He had eyes for no one but her.  And her love for him was as warm as the spring day outside.  As her brother walked her down the aisle to give her away, she was overwhelmed with emotion by the family and friends that came from all over the country to celebrate with them as they came together as one.

Elizabeth and Louis... it has been a joy to get to know you and be a part of your journey.  Thank you for giving me the honor to capture your wedding day.  Many blessings!

Grace Church Downtown now meets at the gorgeous and historic Downtown Baptist building.

I love Elizabeth's laugh.

This was her first peek at herself in her wedding dress on her wedding day.  So beautiful!

Elizabeth, your eyes just sparkle with the joy you have.

These ladies were so much fun!

Liz and Louis opted to see each other before the ceremony...
which allowed for some pictures we otherwise wouldn't have had time for.

You two are so fit for each other!

The guys were totally willing to do a few crazy things.

 Gorgeous dress. Gorgeous church. Gorgeous bride.

Liz listening to her sister play before the ceremony.

I love when guests opt to watch the groom for his reaction at seeing his bride come down the aisle!

 As she rounded the back of the pews, Elizabeth became overwhelmed with all the people who had come to celebrate with them.
It was at this point, when I noticed she was getting choked up, that I started crying.
Yes, tears falling down my cheeks!  It was such an emotionally full moment that it still overwhelms me :-)

Even though they saw each other beforehand, Louis still got a little choked up too.

They had just officially become husband and wife...

MARRIED!!!

LOVE this one.

People driving by were honking their congrats to the couple!

There was time in between the ceremony and reception so that her brother, who had walked her down the aisle, could go to the reception to prepare the food...
he not only gave her away but he was the caterer!

 Both of these families are SO talented.  Louis, his brothers, and his daughters sang in the wedding (pictures are in the slideshow).  Liz's brother catered the reception.  And Liz's sister, who was the matron of honor and played her flute before the wedding, also made the wedding cake!

As I mentioned in their engagement post, Liz and Louis met while line dancing.
So, it was only fitting that they have line dancing at their reception which was at Scuffletown!

They were explaining that they were about to receive some line dancing lessons and that
Elizabeth was going to change so that she could really dance!

Even when "arguing" they're adorable.

Mary... the cake. was. amazingly. delicious!

Here's to many more dances as you walk through the rest of your lives together. 

See more of their wedding day in their slideshow here!