Jon & Sarah | Rose Garden Wedding | Raleigh, NC

This summer, I was lucky enough to be working for Fresh Photography by Jeff and Melanie Mansfield as the associate wedding photographer. I was thrilled when Sarah inquired about hiring the associate to shoot her and Jon’s wedding. As soon as I met Jon and Sarah, I knew we made a perfect fit.

Their story is so sweet. Here’s a little snippet, Jon had Sarah’s elementary students hold up signs saying “Will you marry me?” while he hid in the closet during one of her classes.

They both expressed a deep desire to honor God with their relationship. Sarah had a promise ring, given by her father when she was a teenager, which symbolized her commitment to saving herself for her husband. During the ceremony, she gave the ring back to her father, who then handed it to Jon. What testament to the sacredness of marriage.

The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden at the Raleigh Little Theatre, which is absolutely breathtaking in early July. And Jon’s expression when he first saw Sarah that day shows just how breathtaking she was! Love it!

They had some unique traditions included in their ceremony. Not only did they include the purity ring exchange, but instead of a unity candle, they had “unity water.” The couple poured clear water from two small vases into one large one, which had food coloring in it changing the water to blue. I think they may have invented something knew as far as wedding traditions go.

Jon & Sarah, thank you for being so sweet and real. May God bless you with steadfastness and marital bliss! Jeff and Melanie, thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve this couple on one of the most important days of their lives.