Michelle and Matt met online where they matched on not one but two different dating apps. Michelle liked that he had pictures of himself dressed in a Star Wars costume because she had a picture of herself dressed in her Ren-Faire garb. They bonded over ramen, nerdy figurines and a love for adventure. She loves his quick wit and silly Dad jokes, he loves her cute distractibility and love of nature (Michelle is an amazing nature photographer!) The signs all pointed towards these two being absolutely made for one another, and we feel just so lucky that we were able to be a part of their unforgettable wedding.

The weather was really steamy when Conrad and I arrived at Fishermen’s Inn for Michelle and Matt’s wedding. We were delighted to find Michelle and her girls in great spirits, it was so much fun snapping some “getting ready” pics with these girls and then watching Michelle transform into a woodland fairy princess once she stepped into her gorgeous Demetrios gown from Reddington Bridal. Michelle and Matt had their first look outside and exchanged their private vows (handwritten in leather-bound Hogwarts journals, of course!) Conrad and I were absolutely dripping sweat after being outside for only a few minutes, we had a feeling that the weather couldn’t hold and that a storm might be coming. Sure enough, after we finished pictures with Michelle and Matt’s wedding party the sky turned incredibly dark and it felt like someone turned on the air conditioning. We took a few last pictures of Michelle and Matt by the water wheel before the heavens completely opened up and a monster storms rolled in!

Michelle and Matt barely batted an eye as the weather raged outside, it got so crazy that at one point the venue lost power! It was only for a moment, and soon we were celebrating Michelle and Matt’s wedding ceremony downstairs. After they officially became husband and wife we took a few more photos outside (once the rain stopped!) and then enjoyed an amazing evening of good food, laughter, thoughtful toasts and epic music – we loved being a part of this amazing day!!