{"id":6021,"date":"2021-12-21T13:20:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T18:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christinachapmanphotography.com\/blog\/?p=6021"},"modified":"2021-12-21T13:20:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T18:20:45","slug":"montana-mike-elegant-fall-wedding-oakland-farm-nova-wedding-photographer-christina-chapman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christinachapmanphotography.com\/blog\/wedding\/montana-mike-elegant-fall-wedding-oakland-farm-nova-wedding-photographer-christina-chapman\/","title":{"rendered":"Montana & Mike | Elegant Fall Wedding | Oakland Farm | NOVA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NOVA Wedding Photographer | Christina Chapman <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annnnd that’s a wrap! Our last wedding of 2021 is in the books, and it was fantastic! This has been the busiest, most joy-filled, and craziest time of our business! It was a madhouse of nonstop travel, countless all-nighters, and many days running on coffee, five-hour energy, and protein bars! We were on the go so much that I didn’t even really unpack until last weekend! I just left my suitcases half packed and waiting for my next run! It was intense but soul-feeding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I spent every minute away crashing at a friend or family’s home being loved on and told to get some rest! When I wasn’t with them, I captured memories for some of my favorite families, engagement sessions for our new CC Couples, and celebrating the wedding days of all of our 2021 Fall newlyweds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can look and seem like everything is perfect on a wedding day. As if each couple is somehow charmed and has a fairytale love story free from struggle. The albums and features give a glimpse into the joy and happiness our couples are experiencing on their day! That joy is absolute; that image of pure perfection as they become husband and wife is lovely to be a part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it isn’t the appearance of perfection that makes it a fairytale; it is the imperfections. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When our couples share their stories with us in a venerable and raw way we learn the challenges and battles fought: the struggles and the work they put into creating a bond unlike any other. We celebrate their wedding in a much deeper way! There is victory; there is love. There is an enduring commitment to building a life together that they both love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is precisely what Montana and Mike have done; they put in the hard work, humbling themselves and learning to honor each other and their relationship. They endured a long-distance relationship, and together they made it work. Montana and Mike most certainly look like a fairytale, but their unbreakable bond is created from mending the cracks and pouring into their marriage. The mending is what builds strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montana and Mike’s prayer together before their ceremony allowed me to see their love for each other in a new way. It was quiet and honoring love, a love that is grateful for forgiveness and commitment. A love that will never stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montana and Mike, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for sharing this wonderful season of your lives with us! I know that you both will shoot for the stars, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! I’m so excited for you both, and I hope you have a fantastic time in Jamacia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XOXO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christina<\/p>\n\n\n\n