Their entire family knew about the setup….and so did their friends. Apparentely, everyone knew it was a good match, they were all just waiting for April + Josh to figure it out for themselves! For their first get together they met at a house party.ย ๐ Josh was immediately attracted to April’s spirit and fun personality! He loved her smile and the way she laughed. And man!! Their chemistry…was instant.ย He asked her out that night, took her to dinner later that week and in Josh’s words “that was it!”
For April + Josh’s wedding they were excited to be married in one of the prettiest months here in South Louisiana! The weather was perfect and the ceremony was held near the water under a large oak at Rip Van Winkle Gardens. ย
Their wedding palette was black, purple, and ivory and the day was every bit as perfect as they imagined. April wanted a short dress with feathers because originally they had envisioned a beach wedding. However, Summer (April’s sister) and their mother had her try on a long dress which she feel in love with it……which then changed their venue plans. <–this story is awesome. ๐
April knew she still wanted an outdoor wedding with an indoor reception; so this was how they decided on Rip Van Winkle Gardens. Josh loves the outdoors so having their wedding overlooking the water was exactly what they wanted. April + Josh’s wedding day could be described as elegant, classy…and a lot of fun!
Officiant:ย Danny George
Prep/Ceremony/Reception: Rip Van Winkle Gardens
Catering: Imonelli
Florals: Germean’s Flower Shop
Event Rentals: Party Central
Wedding & Groom’s Cake: Crystal Weddings
Wedding Dress : Pearl’s Place
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Watters & Watters
Bride’s Hair + Makeup: Amy with Revolution Salon
ย April’s jewelry and of course, her wedding ring are all so beautiful! They were the perfect compliment to her gorgeous gown.
While I was shooting with April, Amelia was with Josh and his groomsmen!
ย April + Josh opted to do a First Look! I LOVE when a couple does a first look…and according to April + Josh,
they were so happy they did as well!ย It allowed them to see each other and have a moment with just the two of them before their ceremony.
Josh was the FIRST to see April.
After their first look, we were able to shoot with them during the daylight hours and then shoot all family portraits!
ย Josh’s expression when he saw April for the first time.
ย First looks are SO beautiful!!!
ย Josh absolutely adores April! ๐
ย It was a gorgeous day…and really, wow…April, you are stunning!ย
ย Amelia and I had a blast shooting at Rip Van Winkle; the locations within are perfect!
ย Ok…for real! These two little girls are SO sweet and SO adorable! And they LOVE their “Uncle Stinky.”ย
ย Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Book!
It was quite the emotional day…with lots of love being shared.ย
ย After the wedding, April and Josh allowed more time in their wedding schedule for Amelia and I to photograph them together!
Because they prepared time for this,ย we were really able to capture some great moments with just the two of them!!!
We even walked all the way back to the large plantation home to shoot!
ย This is my favorite photo by Amelia on April + Josh’s wedding day. The sunlight…the love…AHmazing!
ย This peacock was trying to steal the show! lol…and MAN! The sunlight was perfect as it set on this lovely couple.
The dancing….
ย …even a surprise dance for Josh and his sister!
……….. The Newlyweds!!!
ย Congratulations!
ย April + Josh,
I am happy that your day was so smooth…and so perfect! ๐ You two have such a passionate love and I look forward to keeping up with the two of you over the rest of this lifetime as your love grows! ๐
You were both a true JOY to work with and I am so honored to have been a part of this time in your lives.
Catherine
OMG! I cried again ๐ this is amazing. I love every single picture. You’re amazing!!
Wow Cat!
OMG… Catherine you are amazing..I love all the picures..
WOW! Gorgeous!