Stacey & Jonas - A Beautiful Backyard Wedding

Stacey & Jonas celebrated their wedding at Stacey’s beautiful family home with their closest family and friends. It was a gorgeous summer Saturday. The ceremony took place under a huge tree, which just happens to be one of Stacey’s favorite spots so it was fitting that it was where she and Jonas said I do.

Here are some of our favorite images from their wedding day.

Stacey’s Mon Cheri gown fit her like a glove. It was so sleek and elegant.

Kiwi, Stacey’s puppy, served as flower girl.

Kiwi helped her momma get ready for the ceremony. I loved that she had her own gown to wear. Isn’t she seriously the cutest?!?!?!

The first time a dad sees his daughter on her big day always gets me. They are always so sweet and emotional.

We headed outside for some portraits.

Stacey & Jonas chose to keep things traditional. So after we finished the portraits of the bride, her family & the bridesmaids we hid her away so we could photograph the groom without him seeing her prior to the ceremony.

Jonas’s nephew served as ring bearer. I love his little bow tie!!

Both families are immensely talented with music. So it was only fitting that the ceremony was filled with beautiful music. First, there was a sax rendition of “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. Followed by a flutist. The string quartet played.

Father of the Groom, Hollis Thoms, composed a beautiful set of pieces for the ceremony. It was performed by brother and sister of the groom, Sonja & Jason.

As the bride walked down the aisle a portion of “Alpine Symphony” by Richard Strauss was played.

“It was a big brassy moment, which fits since Jonas plays the French Horn”. -Stacey

Jonas could not keep his eyes off of his beautiful bride.

Stacey’s father sang a solo for the couple. He sang a beautiful rendition of “Reckless Love” by Cory Ashbury. It was very moving.

The bridal party joined in a group prayer with the couple.

Before heading into the reception we had a little fun with the bridal party. I love this!

The reception started off with some wonderful speeches.

Just after the cake cutting a storm started to roll in. Luckily it was only a brief rain. The couple didn’t let it dampen their spirits. They carried on with the formal dances.