Laura and Mark | Decatur Wedding Photographer

Historic DeKalb Courthouse | Decatur, GA | April 12, 2015

Laura and Mark’s wedding this weekend was a blast! I could say it would be one that I would say was full of “surprises.” We had a fun day full of laughter and just plain fun. I did Laura and Mark’s engagement session a few weeks ago and just had a blast laughing with them; their wedding day proved no different.

They got ready at their home in Downtown Decatur and did their first look at their home. It was a perfect intimate setting for them that will carry great memories from here on out. I love that we did their first look at their house.

Our first surprise came when we got the Old Decatur Courthouse. We were setting up our equipment and meeting with the other vendors for the day when all of a sudden we heard the fire alarm go off! It got set off accidentally, but we didn’t know if we should go outside or what. I wasn’t going to risk getting caught in a potential fire, so I grabbed my equipment and headed outside. Well we turned this little surprise into a positive. All of the family was outside with us, so instead of having to wrangle everyone together later, we adjusted our timeline and did family pictures then! How’s that for flexibility?

I loved the pictures we captured of Mark and Laura after we did the family pictures. We kicked everyone out and made them go inside so we could have some one-on-one time with them and get some great pictures for them. Once again, Mark and Laura just laughed and smiled the whole time. It wasn’t hard to capture great pictures of the two of them!

The second surprise (that Ben and I knew of) came after the ceremony. Laura and Mark brought in a gospel choir from Event Performance Entertainment. They walked in and sang “All You Need is Love” from the Beatles. All of the wedding guests were surprised and loved it. It was so much fun capturing these moments! I loved it! The choir did an amazing job!

Our final surprise (that Ben and I also knew of) came at the end of the evening. Laura and Mark after walking out to sparklers, left in a horse-drawn carriage with their children. It was so cool and the perfect ending to a great day! Congrats Mark and Laura! I hope that your wedding day was everything to dreamed it would be. I truly was a fun and joyful day! Thanks for including us in your big day!

M&M’s and wedding rings! I love a first look! Love Mark peaking through the porch to see Laura! Laura and Mark seeing each other! I absolutely love Mark’s face as he sees Laura! This is why I LOVE first looks! Signing the ketubah together as a family! Gorgeous Laura and flowers! Such happiness! LOVE this! Sweet moment together See the subtle change in Laura’s face as Mark is making her laugh… Great friends to celebrate Laura’s big day! Mark and Laura and their children Mark and Laura’s gospel choir! “All you need is love!” All I can say is “WOW!” Gorgeous wedding reception! Ben and I had fun taking pictures of these mini creme brulee’s and strawberries First dance happiness! Absolutely loved this cupcake wedding cake! The kids loved it for sure! And they lived happily ever after…

Wedding Vendors:
Dress: Sweet Elegance Bridal
Florist: 2000AD Flowers
Ceremony/Reception Venue: Old Dekalb County Courthouse
Wedding Coordinator: Endive Catering
Hair/Make Up: Molly Walsh
Music/DJ: Complete Music and Video
Videographer: Complete Music and Video
Wedding Cake: Gigi’s Cupcakes
Caterer: Endive Catering
Grooms Tux: Mens Warehouse
Gospel Choir: Event Performance Entertainment