I stink at first looks.

not as in the images I post, I just cannot for the life of me narrow them down. wedding days are just too full with too much story for me to properly narrow it down.

so I declare that I'm not apologizing for too many images in a first look from here on out. ;)

zach and mya's stonebridge manor wedding was a dream to get to be a part of.

three things stood out to me that I want to take note of in recalling their wedding day story:

1. their relationships with their parents. both of them.

the honor, respect and genuine love these parents and zach + mya had for each other was incredible to watch unfold. from zach's first look with his mom who couldn't control her happiness coming out of her eyes all day when she got to hug zach; to zach's quiet moment reflecting family and legacy with his dad; to mya's servant mom enjoying seeing her daughter be bride surrounded by loved ones; to mya's dad who just was overjoyed in getting to celebrate his daughter become zach's wife. their beautiful relationships with both of each of their parents was incredible watch throughout the day.

2. zach. he loves mya. as in looooooooves mya. and it was special to get to watch him be overwhelmed with emotion throughout parts of the day as he took in his new bride.

3. and finally mya. this beautiful woman enjoyed every.single.moment of her day. her smile literally lights up any room that she enters and she c.e.l.e.b.r.a.t.e.d. the entire day in getting to call zach her husband. she is incredibly detail oriented which made the day flow effortlessly and her happiness was contagious to anyone who came within her vicinity. it was an absolute joy to get to spend this beautiful day with such an incredibly kind-hearted happy bride!

I canNOT wait to share more, but here are a few (okay, more than a few - I can't help myself) from zach + mya's incredible day!