The other night I had a craving for hot chocolate.

So naturally since we didn't have any, I asked Abby (our studio assistant) to see if her mom had any. Let's face it, mom's always have a stocked pantry that includes hot chocolate. Sure enough, Abby's mom came to my hot chocolate rescue!

Then, when I was making morning coffee, I thought what if I add a hot chocolate packet to my coffee. The result was pure genius and is now my drink of choice!

All you do is brew your coffee (we use a Keurig!) and then add a packet of hot chocolate mix, and if you want to get fancy, a splash of milk!

Hopefully everyone will be able to have a lazy Saturday morning tomorrow, and if you need a little hot chocolate, just go to your mom's house!

Some weddings just stick with you.

I have a feeling, the fabulous wedding of Haley and Chris will be one of those for us. From the amazing styling by A Style Collective, to the down-to-earth families and bridal party, to the perfect love shared between the bride and groom... this wedding is one of our favorites!

Enjoy Chris and Haley's wedding!

The unofficial theme of this wedding was a Transitional wedding - not vintage, not traditional, but not modern. Somewhere right in the middle. This led to so many wonderful details, whether it was the adorable yellow bow ties on the men, or the little yellow balls in the flowers.

Haley is truly a beautiful person, inside and out. All day long she treated her bridal party and family with utmost respect and kindness. If there is an opposite of bridezilla, it is Haley! And just look how gorgeous she looked on her wedding day!

Chris had a special gift to open...

... dog-tags from one of his best friends (and the Best Man) who wasn't able to attend the wedding as he is serving our country overseas.

Haley had her own gift from Chris, and quite the nicely written card, too.

A stunning bouquet - with blueberries!

The girls had the. most. amazing. bridal. suite. ever. It was a huge room decorated in exquisite turn-of-the-century linens and furniture.

I'm pretty sure everyone in this photo is thinking, "Wow..."

Last minute finishing touches from Mom.

Right before Haley walked down the aisle, her father came down to see his daughter. He said, "You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."

After the tears were all dry, Haley and her dad were all laughs waiting to walk down the aisle.

What a magnificent church! Also, be sure to notice the empty spot for the Best Man who is serving our country. Such a touching tribute!

Right after the ceremony, we stumbled upon this embrace, right in the first moments of being husband and wife.

What a good lookin' bridal party!

I love these ladies!

Then, it was portrait time with the bride and groom... our favorite. We'd been thinking it was going to rain all day, but the sun peeked out of the clouds and we were able to get some of our favorite portraits ever!

Off to the reception we go, featuring beautiful event design by A Style Collective... who, by the way, is Haley's mother Tina, and one of her bridesmaids, Kirbi.

Three cupcake towers stood behind the wedding cake... such a cute idea!

As a special surprise, a video from the Best Man.

Then it was party time! And this group knew how to have some fun!

...and they lived happily ever after!

Chris and Haley, it's hard to believe your wedding has already came and gone. We have loved every minute of getting to know you guys better, laughing and spending time with you, and meeting your terrific friends and family. Thank you for allowing us to be there for the first day of your marriage!

I have a confession to make. I download sappy songs on Monday mornings.

And why, you might ask?

It's from all of these amazingly sweet songs I keep hearing at weddings we're photographing.

Way back when we photographed our first wedding, the groom and the mother of the groom danced to Goodnight My Angel by Billy Joel. Of course, I got teary-eyed, but I thought it was just a one-time deal. Now I know that is not the truth. I get teary eyed several times throughout each wedding we photograph, but that's not the point.

The point is, my iTunes music is extra sappy and I love it. :)

Just recently I downloaded these two gems... What A Difference You've Made in My Life by Ronnie Milsap (this past weekend's mother-son dance) and Thanks Again by Ricky Skaggs (played during the parent dance at Lauren and Braden's wedding).

Anyway, if you're a sappy song lover, too, or if you're thinking about some good tunes to play at your own wedding... I suggest download those oldies but goodies.

Have a fabulous Tuesday!