I’d known Reginna for quite a while.  Her station at the salon was right next to my dear friend/stylist so when the conversations got loud, Reginna couldn’t help but get involved ;)  I loved her sweet demeanor.  There was just never any drama.  She was kind to everyone and I swear, was always smiling.  So, when I found out Reginna was engaged, I couldn’t wait to talk to her about what she had planned!  Initially, she and Trayson  had envisioned a summer outdoor ceremony, possibly in the same woods where Trayson proposed, with lots of rustic, hipster details that suited she and Trayson to a T.  I knew it would be fabulous.  We started planning and shot their fabulous engagement session on a FREEZING cold morning in November and I remember thinking I’m so glad it will be warmer for their wedding!

A few weeks later, Reginna called back and said…we’re moving the wedding up.  We just want to be married.

And when the day came, months earlier than the summer wedding they initially thought of, it was perfectly suited to them.  The day was cold and there was snow on the ground, but they didn’t care.  The ceremony was inside their church and it was one of the most memorable I’ve ever witnessed.  Their desire at the end of the day was to be united in marriage in front of God and their families and start their lives together.  And it was perfect.

I almost always ask my brides to show me a picture of their dress. Reginna could only show me portions of her gown as it was being made.

Yes, you heard me.  Reginna MADE her own wedding gown!  I’m still in awe.  It was FABULOUS!!!!!

Reginna is a stylist at Salon Vera Joley and we used it as her getting ready venue.

Ok, seriously.  Just flawless.

When it was time for their first look, Trayson waited for Reginna to approach.  One look and he just melted.  I love getting to be part of this from afar.

I cannot say enough how FABULOUS all these girls were.  You can’t see the goosebumps (or their boots to keep their feet from freezing off), but they’re there!  The guys were great too…but they were a little better clothed for the frigid temps!

A little joke…the guys passed a plastic glow ring to Trayson when it came time to exchange the rings.  I love the pink glow on his face!

Right after the ceremony, the church stayed filled and the guests enjoyed a praise and worship time with the newlyweds.  Talk about moving!

It’s been more than a year and I feel like it was yesterday!  I talked to Reginna tonight to get permission to share some fun news….She and Trayson are expecting!!!!!!!!  Due late-summer and sure to be as sweet as mom and dad!  Congrats!!!