It was 2 am when Mike called his friend, Ricardo asking for a favor. He needed a wing man. Ricardo hesitantly agreed and Mike filled him in on the way to Bridget’s dorm room.

“There’s this girl I know from high school and I’m in looove with her!” Mike admitted he had it bad for Bridget. Ricardo knew when Mike put his mind to something, he always got what he wanted. Bridget was no exception. Later Ricardo would stand as Mike’s best man, everything coming full circle.

She is the embodiment of grace and class. Who wouldn’t be smitten with her? The thing I love about Mike and Bridget is how real their love is. You can see it in the way they look at each other, the way they kiss, but more importantly how they act. Mike worships Bridget and she is constantly laughing and looking at him adoringly. As a photographer it’s a treat to work with them. Their ability to be natural and in love is something we all strive to find in life. We had an amazing time at their engagement session and I knew their wedding would be fabulous!

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Last minute dress fixing thanks to mom.

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Bridget and her sister, Diana

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I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how loving Bridget’s family is. I used to play in their backyard in middle school. Me and Diana trying to dance like Britney Spears and Bridget tagging along. I remember when she was a little girl. To see how beautiful grow up, its all thanks to her amazing parents.

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He wasn’t crying, he just had something in both eyes. 😉

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Married!

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Love is always in the eyes.

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I loved the pink themed candy bar!

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Many thanks to Emily, my second shooter for rocking out these details.

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These two shots below show the importance of having a great second shooter. I took the image on the right while Emily show the amazing light on the bridesmaids and took the shot on the left.

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Diana during her maid of honor speech mimicking Mike’s first facebook profile pic.

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I love how they have the same laugh!

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Engraved rings. My fave.

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Bridget and Mike, thanks for an amazing, magical day. I loved, loved loved working with you!! All the best!