I always ask my couples to tell me their stories because I love to know about the details that brought them together.  I think that Rachel’s sweet summary can do more justice than my own words.  So . . .

“Jason and Rachel met in January 2008 at the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion in Tampa.  Although they had several mutual friends, and had (according to Jason) been to at least one party where the other was present, they had not yet made acquaintances.  While greeting some of her friends with hugs, Rachel saw Jason looking at her and said, “Am I supposed to know you?”  They spent the day together at the parade and talked through the evening at which point they exchanged phone numbers . . .”

“Several days later, with still no word from Jason, Rachel was convinced by a friend to call him and invite him to happy hour.  They spent the entire night talking so exclusively that at one point, they looked up to see their friends walking out the door, having paid and left without them even noticing. . . .”

“After that, Jason and Rachel’s relationship progressed quickly.  Before long there were nightly telephone calls, dates to friends’ weddings, introductions to family, and weekends away.  It became clear to the couple and to their families and friends how much Jason and Rachel valued and cared for each other.  Through job changes and health issues they have supported one another, letting their love for each other grow stronger every day.

They are excited to see what the future holds and where their love may lead them.”

If their wedding is any indication of their future, it should be blessed and beautiful!  Enjoy these images from their day.

And, special thanks to Erin from Memories by Erin Leigh for being such a fun side-shooter and wedding guest!

Check out these images and more from their wedding and after party in their SLIDESHOW.