Marissa & Mike first met on a school bus over 10 years ago. Even then Marissa knew there was something special about him. Fast forward 8 years and Marissa saw Mike again at a skating rink. Her friends knowing she has had a crush on him convinced her to skate with Mike. The rest is history.  

Marissa loves how Mike can just light up a room with his personality. She loves how boisterous and handsome that he was as well.

Mike brought Marissa back to the skating rink to ask a re-ask a life changing question. He pulled her into the center of the rink, got down on one knee and re-asked her to marry him. Of course the answer was yes! 

Marissa and Mike got married at Dryland U.C.C. in Nazareth. The church was beautiful with stained glass windows and lots of light! 

Diamond engagement ring photographed on light blue fabric with shallow depth of field.
Modern brick church exterior with large windows and pointed roof against cloudy sky.
Wedding processional in church with guests taking photos from pews.
Wedding ceremony in progress at church with brick wall and attendees visible.
Wedding ceremony taking place at church altar with officiant and couple exchanging vows.
Traditional wedding ceremony with ring exchange at church altar.
Black and white photo of a traditional church wedding ceremony with guests seated in pews and a large Jesus figure on wall.
Wedding ceremony in church with pink lighting and traditional decor.
Wedding celebration with guests blowing bubbles outside glass-windowed venue.


After the ceremony we headed off to capture formal photos at Louise Moore Park. I love that I barley had to tell Marissa and Mike what to do. They were just so happy and in love that it absolutely showed in their photos! 

Romantic couple share intimate moment on grassy lawn during wedding photoshoot.
Newlyweds sharing romantic moment on green lawn during wedding photo session.
Wedding party in formal attire poses on green lawn with bridesmaids wearing light blue dresses.
Wedding party in formal attire posing outdoors with mint green bridesmaid dresses.
Wedding party in mint green bridesmaid dresses posing on grassy lawn.
Bridesmaids in mint green dresses holding white floral bouquets.
Four groomsmen pose in black suits on a grassy lawn with a rustic wooden fence in the background.
Groomsmen in formal black suits walk playfully across a lush green lawn with trees in the background.
A romantic wedding photo of newlyweds sharing an intimate moment under blooming spring trees.
Wedding couple shares tender kiss against lush green garden backdrop.
Couple stands together in meadow of tall grass holding white floral bouquet.
Black and white portrait of couple sharing intimate moment with white bouquet.
Romantic couple embraces in tall summer grass during wedding photos.
Bride in fitted lace gown poses beside serene pond with white bouquet.
Couple in wedding attire stands together by tranquil pond surrounded by greenery.
Elegant couple shares tender moment in garden setting with soft green foliage.
Newlyweds embrace under dramatic weeping willow tree during outdoor wedding.


During their own photos, the rain decided to start. They were super cool with getting a little rain on them as we finished up a couple spots.


We headed off to LT Country Gardens for the reception where they celebrated their new life together with friends and family. 

Elegant wedding table setting with turquoise napkins and white floral centerpieces.
Row of sparkling champagne glasses with turquoise napkins arranged for an elegant event setting.
Couple celebrates joyfully under floral wedding arch in traditional ceremony exit pose.
Newlyweds share an intimate dance moment with soft lighting and brick wall backdrop.
Illuminated M&M wedding decor letters displayed on blue wooden box with white roses.
Couple cutting their unique blue car-themed wedding cake together at their reception.
A decorative blue car-shaped wedding cake sits on a white table with a miniature couple topper.
Wedding couple shares a joyful moment together against a brick wall backdrop.
Couple shares their first dance in an elegant reception hall with warm lighting and decorative wall sconces.


I learned later that Marissa's parents also met at a skating rink. Fate at work!