Grace + Patrick // Charlotte, N.C.

Grace and Patrick are college sweethearts who met at a Catholic college in the Midwest. Last month they became husband and wife and celebrated at Grace's childhood home!

They had their ceremony in the morning and we had a short break before pictures and the reception aka time for me to start editing getting ready pictures! The bridal party and I met up at the Beaver Dam Historical House in Davidson, NC for pictures and let me tell you it was gorgeous! 

As the bridal party left for the reception, Grace and Patrick stayed for some newlywed pictures. We started taking pictures before everyone was gone and Grace said we had to wait for them to leave because lovey dovey things were going to be awkward. I don't know about you but awkward is the last word I would use to describe the two of them together. 

We then headed to Grace's family's home for the reception and it put all other backyard receptions to shame. Actually, their home gives Joanna Gaines a run for her money! 

Chicken coop = check / Lockers for the 8 kids = check / Little desks for homeschooling = check

Highlights from the reception included: lots of happy tears, Grace's grandparents leading everyone in singing an Irish song, Spotify playlists (seriously so fun for the bride to pick whatever she was in the mood for), and so much gratitude. I've never met a more grateful bunch!