Historic DeKalb Courthouse | Decatur, GA | February 14, 2017
I met Mayra a few weeks ago at the Georgia Bridal Show and instantly fell in love with her! She emailed me that night and said I HAD to be her wedding photographer and that all we had to do was meet with Phil and get him on board! I had such a great time talking with her at the show and getting to hear about her wedding plans to Phil, only I didn’t know the entire plan until they came to my house the next week!
Come to find out, their wedding date in August is their formal ceremony and reception; because on Tuesday, they got married at the DeKalb County Courthouse! When I met with them for their consultation, I told them to let me know if they wanted me to come and join them at their elopement. I am so glad they asked me to be there for their special day! Their parents, siblings, and close friends and family were there as well to witness their sweet ceremony.
Y’all, I have never seen anything like this before in going to the courthouse to get married. There was an option to have what the judge called a “quickie ceremony” right in the hallway with everyone else there. He literally went “do you so-and-so take so-and-so to be your wife/husband?” They would say yes, they would kiss, he would sign the paper, and they would leave. It took all of 10 seconds to perform. There were about 7 or 8 couples who did this. It just blew my mind! To each is own and I’m not making fun of anyone, but it was just so interesting to me. The rest of the couples, like Mayra and Phil, waited until they were called back into the ceremony room to get married.
After the ceremony, we spent a few minutes walking around downtown Decatur to take some pictures. The Historic DeKalb Courthouse is next door to the new one and is so gorgeous, so we went over there for a handful of pictures as well. I am so happy I was able to provide them with pictures to remember this special day; and I look forward to seeing everyone again in August for their party at Primrose Cottage!
Phil’s sweet Mama just overcome with emotion
Mothers hugging each other. Their children are married!
Hug from Dad after he’s a married man!
You captured Philip and Mayra completely!!!<♡
Thanks so very much Carolyn! I can’t wait until August! We are going to have so much fun!
What a wonderful day!!
One never knows what the day has in plan for us or if God will even bless us the new day to enjoy. Your day was what we live for and why we pray for our family and their happiness. You two are very special people and we were so blessed to be able to share this moment and our lives together.
God bless you both.
Oh my God!! I am so so happy to see my dear friend marring the love of her life! They are such a great couple! They always make each other laugh, you can see the love they have…it is so special, kind, devoted, sencire, and fun 🙂 I admire you both for have commuted to each other and specially for loving each other the way you do. Love you guys and I wish you an eternity of happiness together. Love Vyvy
Beautiful photos!! Congratulations Mayra and Phil!
Just wanted to say congratulations to both of you. May happiness find both of you each day!
ah, these elopement photos are so sweet…love all the emotion!
Excellent elopement photos, congratulations to them!
Thanks so much Tracy!
Oh my gosh I started tearing up seeing that photo of Phil’s Mom!! What a special day!! Congratulations Mayra and Phil!!!!!
Awe yay! It was a special moment for sure!
I had not seen any of the comments until now … thank you so much everyone! Mandi is an amazing photographer and captured every special moment of that day … so happy I met her at the bridal show! She is truly talented 🙂