This has been in the works for a couple of months now–really, for about a year!
When Emily and Jacob were engaged I emailed Emily while she was busy being an awesome senior at Ball State University; her wedding would be perfect to submit to this website for featuring.
Well, July finally came and went, pictures were ready, emails were sent, a submission was made, and today, True Love Came Down published the feature!
Jacob and Emily are amazing and so deserving of this beautiful feature. I specifically love this part of Emily’s testimony where she speaks of one of the pivotal points of their journey together:
I think we both grew because of the questions Jacob asked and the research and discussions that followed which allowed God to really penetrate Jacob’s heart. Through those conversations and other people nearby who invested in him, late one night Jacob decided to come to Christ. He became so on fire for God and absorbed everything he could to gain more knowledge. Looking back now we both see how God’s timing was simply perfect and how our relationship is part of a much bigger plan. Thankfully Gods love didn’t stop there, he became our rock through every challenge life has thrown at us. Time and time again God used our relationship to bring us closer to Him and subsequently closer to each other. Before we knew it we had been dating four years, were going through our second graduation together, this time from college, and it was only a couple months away from our wedding!
I’m incredibly honored (and giddy-excited) to call this my first ever feature! Thank you so much for the support, Emily! You are awesomesauce!
And special thanks go out to the lovely ladies at True Love Came Down! Thanks for having me on your blog!
Click the image below to see Jacob and Emily’s wedding feature!
True Love and giddiness,
You guys! I am in love with this engagement session!
Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you to Chris and Marissa!
Chris and Marissa met while attending Oasis Christian Community. It only took them about a year to realize they were keen on one another. I remember when they returned from a summer break and were suddenly smiling at each other with a little something extra in their eyes. I spotted it right away and before we knew it, they were an item.
Chris and Marissa really couldn’t be more perfect for one another! I can’t wait until their New Year’s Eve wedding!
Chris is a video production editor for ABC6 here in Columbus. Marissa is in grad school for public health with a specialization in epidemiology at Ohio State.
First, we walked through campus to capture the two of them at some of their favorite spots.
When I was going through the images to process them, I couldn’t help but giggle; it looks like the squirrel is excited for Chris and Marissa. Teehehe!
I’m positive that I’ll never get tired of jumping pictures.
After our jaunt through campus, we went down town and shot at Millennial Park.
After living in the city for five years, I had never seen the skyline from Millennial Park. It was awesome!
As the sun was setting, we got back in the car and started to head out to dinner. Then, we peeped the sky. It was beautiful! So, Chris pulled into the parking garage by the OSU hospital; we went all the way to the top and caught these epic images! This. People, this!
I love having friends who are up for a little adventure! Chris and Marissa, to whom I lovingly refer as Machrissa, were up for anything! It was great!
Chris and Marissa, I can’t wait until you are united as one before God, your families, and your friends. It’s going to be great!
Love,
John and Ashlee! You’re married! What a fabulous day we had celebrating your love and commitment to one another!
John and Ashlee got married on October 2 in Columbus, Ohio. I’m so pumped to share this beautiful day with you!
Ashlee had a faboulous duo of make-up connoisseur taking care of faces that morning. I loved watching these chicks in action. Great job, ladies!
While the ladies were getting ready, I admired Ashlee’s details of the day.
And the guys were a few floors away chillin’ and watching football.
Dang, John, you can rock a three-piece suit, that’s for sure!
When we moved over to the wedding venue, my hunky assistant and I set up and captured the gorgeous finishing touches. I mean, isn’t Dock 580 just a gorgeous place? I am salivating over the rustic and refined atmosphere they house here.
I love the special moments from the wedding ceremony.
Ashlee’s daughter enjoyed watching Ashlee walk down the aisle. She was so funny! John and Ashlee gave her a special memento signifying that they are not just committing to one another, but to her, as well. She was so mature when she accepted the necklace!
And, just like that, John and Ashlee were pronounced husband and wife!
We escaped the ceremony location for a quickie. Wink, wink.
What a fun–and huge–wedding party! I love when my brides and grooms have an awesome group of friends. Ladies and gentlemen, you were awesome to work with!
I love the beautiful yellow roses of Ashlee’s bouquet. So classy!
But, seriously, folks. Let’s get down to business, here. [No, not to defeat the Huns.]
This. Party.
Seriously.
I love it so much that I pretty much want to share the dedicate the rest of my blog to these fabulous moments.
John and Ashlee enjoyed a beautiful and rockstar first dance to Johnny Cash’s “Rose of My Heart.”
Ashlee danced with her father and John danced with his mother; these dances always make me weepy.
Then, the fabulous Sam Smith, DJ for the evening, rocked out an epic party! Obviously. What fun!
John and Ashlee, thank you so much for trusting me to capture your special day. Love each other always, even if you don’t feel like it.
Love,
It’s been busier than ever over here at Rejoicing Rebecca Photography. Between the engagement of my sister to her Stevie Baby and summer and fall weddings, and even a proposal, I’ve also had a few engagement sessions in there!
On my way back from visiting my Kentucky family at the end of September, I stopped at Ault Park in Cincinnati and snatched the engagement pictures of these two!
Friends and loved ones, may I introduce you to Brett and his adorably precious Kourtney!
Kourtney was one of my fabulous students when I taught at Scott High School in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. That was before I married The Hunk and moved to Ohio. So, Kourtney used to call me Miss Coyle. And now she’s my client. And who knows what she should call me? Mrs. Evans? Rebecca? This is an identity crisis on my part. But, for the most part, former students from Kentucky who are social with me call me Rebecca. What I need is a cool nickname. Any ideas?
Anyway, Kourtney and Brett are getting married in May!
Unfortunately, two things were working against us: A high school homecoming dance and overcast skies.
Have no fear, friends! I can still deliver. Peep our fun time!
Doesn’t Kourtney just make you smile? She has some of the happiest eyes I’ve ever seen! Of course, I’m partial to blue eyes, but Kourtney, I love how happy your blue eyes are!
Kourtney also owns and operates Kourtney’s Kookies. I’m seriously hoping to get a taste of these delicious cookies if she makes her own wedding cookies. (For Kourtney only: Please, oh, please!)
Kourney, I’m so happy you’ve found your fabulous other half with whom you will serve Jesus. I can’t wait to capture your special day! Happy planning!
Love,
Oh my gosh, you guys. You guys! If you’ve met Nikki and Brian, you know they are two of the kindest people you’ve ever met.
I met Nikki and Brian when we had engagement pictures in May. Wow, that seems like just yesterday! Time sure flies! Speaking of fun times, let’s talk about their big wedding day!
We started off my meeting up for a first look and a few portraits at Mt. Airy Forest.
These two seriously have fab-you-liss friends. Check out their wedding party–keep in mind: “party” is the operative word!
When I grabbed Brian for some groom pictures, he was gushing with happiness. He said, “She’s my best friend!” And, if I may tell his little secret: He loved his vest and tie. He said he was going to have to wear vests more often. Hold him to it, people!
Nikki, you are gorgeous! Your makeup was perfect! Beautiful!
Nikki and Brian held their wedding at the Maple Ridge Lodge in Mt. Airy Forest. The sky was completely clear! It was beautiful!
I love seeing a groom’s reaction to seeing his bride. Even though Nikki and Brian had a first look, he was overcome with emotion.
Nikki and Brian had a first for Rejoicing Rebecca weddings: a Canine of Honor! Kona was not happy at the rear of the party, so, mid-ceremony, joined the center of the goins-on with Mom and Dad. What a precious moment! :)
Nikki and Brian love their little Kona baby!
I always love learning more about my couples during the reception. A peep into their lives is, without fail, provided courtesy of the speeches! These two rocked their speeches! Nikki is a rockstar friend and supporter of Brian and Brian is quite literally a rockstar guitar player–even though he wouldn’t pick up my guitar when they came over a couple weeks ago!
I love wedding reception pomp! Speeches, dances, cake-cutting, and tossing of things!
When I met Nikki and Brian for engagement pictures, I learned that we have a mutual friend: Nikki’s brother is dating a former student of mine. Jayme caught the bouquet!
Nikki and Brian, you two threw a smashing reception! Check out this party!
Nikki and Brian, you two are so kind. Love one another, even if you don’t feel like it!
Love,
It all started with a Facebook message. Michael sent me a message on August 3, 2015. I wasn’t expecting what I’d read: He was planning on proposing to his girlfriend! What!?
I know Michael from when The Hunk and I were pastoring on campus. He is seriously a great guy. Michael is friendly, gentle, and loves Jesus. He graduated from OSU with a mechanical engineering degree and works in Cincinnati.
He gave two possible dates: September 19 or 26.
From there, we started putting together plans. Most importantly, I wanted to be sure that we could make plans without Lizzy seeing anything pop up on his phone. So we switched from Facebook messaging to email and used the subject line: Turbo Conference Updates. This subject line, he said, would be of no interest to Lizzy.
I love keeping other people’s secrets! I love helping people plan surprises, so this was so exciting to me!
This surprise was going to be easy for me to capture because I had never met Lizzy.
One think to keep in mind when you’re doing what I do–capturing moments: Plans are just plans. They pretty much always change–sometimes for the good and other times not. Keep that in mind as I proceed.
So, first, Michael and Lizzy sat down and Michael gave Lizzy a gift.
Michael had made Lizzy a book of pictures of the both of them. The Hunk and I were standing off to the side with my camera.
And, with no warning, the people at the pavilion decided it was time to clear off the gazebo. So, we all got up and moved to the grassy hill.
One thing Michael didn’t tell me was that the book was really long.
It’s a good thing Michael had told me that Lizzy was expecting a proposal at some point; he was totally cool with me being invasive with my camera. She knew what as up as soon as the book was opened.
I peeped Michael opening his bag to get the ring out of his bag.
Of course, Michael proposed. And from my vantage point, I could hear Michael ask Lizzy, “Will you marry me?”
And Lizzy said, “Yes!”
And sweet Michael said, “Thank you.”
Isn’t that sweet?
Congrats, Michael and Lizzy! I am so honored to have captured your special moment. And, Lizzy, it was so great to meet you! You are so cute and I look forward to seeing you again soon! Enjoy planning your big day!
Love,
Michael proposed. Are you planning a proposal? If you’re looking for coverage of your special proposal, shoot me an email!
