Embers Rising Photography

She made a wish and two came true. 🥲 These babies melt my soul. Oh my lord. If I could just quit my job and follow these girls around, documenting their every step forever.. I would. (And I can say that because we're friends and it's not weird 🤣)

The look that my daughter gives her says it all. 🥲😭

Introducing.. Brandon & Serena Manning 🤍
11.18.2023

I heard there was a wedding over the weekend? Oh yeah, just my BEST FRIEND. 🫶

When I say I was honored to photograph this day.. Listen. You don't understand. The love that these two have for each other? Unmatched.

Like seriously? My soul is bursting. Take a peek into their weekend! Friday night they had a massive sleepover party at the wedding venue with the bridal party, all 18 of us. The night was filled with laughter, love, and a boat load of yummy drinks & snacks. Saturday morning was a whirlwind of hair & makeup, decorating, planning, and definitely a few dance parties. And once this party started? Ohh lemme tell ya how much fun it was!!

I'm just saying- this bridal party needs a special moment of appreciation. We all blended together instantly. We clicked together like a freakin puzzle.. Even though a lot of us didn't know each other beforehand. All of these ladies and gents will forever hold a special place in my heart.

The aunts. The uncles. The parents. The friends. The little cousin who said "Wow a princess" as Serena walked down the aisle.
The cute dessert table. The speeches. The sweetest guest check in- everyone signed a quilt square for Serena's mom to make into a quilt for them to cuddle up with forever. The insane amount of smiles, hugs, and laughter filling this absolutely huge venue.

The love was overflowing.

So if you haven't noticed, Serena & I both share the blessing/curse of rambling and oversharing... So if you're still here reading, I hope you can feel the love pouring through this wedding preview. If I got the chance to hug you on Saturday, thanks for loving these crazy lovebirds as much as I do.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Manning!!! I can't wait to annoy you, spoil you, loveeee you, and document your family for the rest of your life together.
.. Now I'm going to go cry happy tears as I scroll through these for the 49553575th time, and thank all things holy that this girl is going to be right by my side as we plan my own wedding.