I love these two…it could be Sophia’s easy going, playful demeanor and big green eyes, or it could be Chad’s dimples, but whatever it is, these two have a permanent place in my heart! I have been waiting for their wedding for nearly a year now, so it was exciting to finally see all the planning and ideas come together into such a beautiful day.
This post is long. I had too many favorites to share with all of you. Congratulations Sophia and Chad! I am so thankful that I have made such wonderful friends out of being apart of your celebration! You two are made for each other and I love you both!
May God richly bless your marriage! Friends and family may view the full session HERE
-Amber Lea
A few details from the day:
Hair and make up: Staci Strait
Dress: David’s Bridal
Bling Shirts for the Bridal Party: Impressions Promotional Products
Ceremony: Palmcoft Baptist Church, Phoenix
Reception: Tatum Ranch Golf Club
Flowers: More information coming soon!
Sophia’s father passed away a few years ago, and she and her mother wanted Chad to have something special of his on their wedding day. Sophia’s mother gave Chad her husband’s cufflinks for him to wear. It was a very precious moment.
Sophia and Chad didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony, but they did want to take a little time before it started to pray together, and calm their nerves. They opted for a “first touch” rather than a first look…I was pretty impressed that neither of them gave into the temptation to peer around the wall!
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Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful job, Amber! You are amazing. Thank you so much for capturing the beauty of my sister’s Wedding Day!
Peggy: Felt like I was there myself! Beautiful pictures and a beautiful bride!
Alison: What a wonderful job you did capturing the entire day! Really enjoyed following along!
The pictures are AMAZING! Sophia could not be anymore gorgeous….simply stunning. Chad looks like the All-American-Hunk! The pictures are so sweet, poignant, and capture the “loveliness” of this beautiful wedding. Beautiful photography and beautiful bride and groom and wedding party.
I am so grateful that the pictures capture the inner and outer beauty of Sophia and Chad who planned such a wonderful wedding day! Thank you, Amber, for your amazing heart and talent! You made all of us feel special on such a special day for our family.
Thank YOU Gail, for having such a wonderful daughter to work with
I loved meeting your family–what a lovely bunch of folks! I am so glad that I could contribute to the love and over all feel of that special day!
I teach with Gail, and have never met her daughters. You really have captured the essence of the day and the love that was so present! I am sure her father was looking down with love for his family as well. Thanks! Sorry I don’t have a daughter that is ready to get married in Arizona (I live in Tennessee).
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Thank you for your kind words! I had an amazing time shooting this wedding and I have come to love Sophia and Chad, so I was doubly special for me to be involved! I do travel, and I would love to see Tennessee, so don’t count me out for any future weddings you might have!
Thank you Gail for sharing the day with us. Sophia looks gorgeous! She and Chad show how much they love and respect each other. Everyone looked so happy and relaxed on this special day. Amber did a terrific job with the pictures. Now relax and enjoy the rest of the summer.