Ryan and Jessica became immediate friends since November when we first met them. It didn’t hurt that we have several dear friends in common as well and didn’t even know it when they first met with us. They are some of the dearest friends and it has humbled us greatly to be such a close part of their wedding. It might be the pregnancy, but I did tear up three times the day of the wedding. I felt so connected to this commitment that they were making. The ceremony that Ryan’s boss, Reggie led was incredibly intimate and one that will go in the file of best that I’ve attended.

Of course the vendors were all of our favorites as well. So between the people and the details provided the day could not go wrong. The Old Edwards Inn just amazes us ever time we are there and we feel like family when we work with them. Their service and quality are just unmatched and blow us away every time. The fact that arriving to Highlands to temperatures that were 20 degrees less than Atlanta just made us love Highlands all the more. Oakleaf was in charge of the florals and as usual they blew us away with their artistry.

Enjoy viewing their wedding. We hope you get a true feel for what the day was through our images.

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Jessica’s gorgeous dress.

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The bouquet Kirk from Oakleaf made for Jessica. Everything is a piece of art and delivered as such.

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This was Ryan’s gift to Jessica. Just amazing.

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Ryan’s boutineer.

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Jessica, off to meet her groom.

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They decided to meet before the wedding so we could finish all the family portraits before the wedding. Such a great way to reduce the stress and let you enjoy the reception. I just adore this moment and was tearing up while documenting it, OK, I was crying not just tearing up.

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More floral details.

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Jessica’s bridal portraits. She holds such a quiet peaceful beauty.

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Time to get married!

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I just love this image Chris captured of Jessica’s dad over watching his little girl’s anticipation to her wedding.

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I have three images like this, one of each girl wiping away a tear. Jessica’s best friend and both of her sister-in-laws.

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They had a time of prayer where both sets of parents came up to give their blessing. What an amazing image of the heritage they were both given.

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I loved that they just embraced for a few moments after their first kiss. They could not get enough of each other.

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Jessica’s grandmother congratulating her moments after the wedding. Truly a moment to treasure.

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Finally portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Boon!

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A few reception detail. The candles Kirk made just for Jessica with her own scent.

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The choreographed first dance!

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I just adore this cake. I love how natural yet graceful it the texture is that wraps around it.

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We had been hearing about this favor for months! Milk and cookies, how adorable. Each guest went home with fresh cookies from New York and milk in a bottle.

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The gorgeous venue of the Farm.

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What a great found detail! Ryan and Jessica had these bottle carriers brought up for the used wine bottles to be displayed in. The event design evolved through the night!

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One last dance before the departure.

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Congratulations guys! Enjoy Bora Bora! Can’t wait to get together when you return.

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  • Jennifer Stuckert - July 15, 2009 - 9:29 am

    These are elegant and capture little bits of each of your personality. I’m sure it was a grand day and an even more important beginning! I’m sad I couldn’t be there. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous photos.

  • Mandy - July 13, 2009 - 4:36 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous pictures! You guys are great. What a beautiful wedding. Congrats Ryan and Jessica!!

  • Jennifer Davis - July 13, 2009 - 10:10 am

    Absolutely beautiful! What a lovely wedding. I am so honored to have witnessed it firsthand. Thank you, Katie and Chris for capturing every detail and encapsulating the essence of this magical event.

  • ruth - July 12, 2009 - 3:03 pm

    wow, fabulous job. Such a sweet and beautiful wedding, that you captured perfectly!

  • Lyndsey Powers - July 10, 2009 - 9:18 am

    These are some of the most beautiful wedding pictures I have ever seen! You guys did such a great job. We can’t wait to see the rest of them. It truely was a blessed day.

  • Janet Boon - July 9, 2009 - 12:27 am

    Amazing photos…I keep coming back to look at them again and again! Can hardly wait to see them all. You guys are incredible!!

    Janet Boon

  • Meg - July 8, 2009 - 8:35 pm

    These are such beautiful pictures. I loved the details. Well done you two!

  • Jess & Ryan - July 8, 2009 - 3:29 pm

    Our wedding was everything we could have hoped for! From beginning to end, you captured it in a unique, vivid, personal way that captured every moment even those we didn’t see! Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts!!

  • Stevi Savage - July 7, 2009 - 11:02 pm

    Wonderful wedding and post!

  • emilie inc. - July 7, 2009 - 10:11 am

    Such a gorgeous event, from start to finish. Beautifully captured!!

  • Cassie - July 7, 2009 - 4:12 am

    Wow! What a beautiful and charming wedding! This is what I want for mine!!! Loved the jewelry! Great captures guys!

Ryan and Jessica were married last weekend in Highlands, North Carolina at The Old Edwards Inn. So many gorgeous details and moments to share with you, but for now I wanted to just get you excited for what is to come. We’ll be posting more tomorrow so be sure to come back to see!

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  • Jon & Katie Ostrander - July 13, 2009 - 9:46 am

    Beautiful wedding. Amazing details. Very creative. I simply adored the graceful design of the cake. Spectacular job!

  • Jennifer Bess - July 10, 2009 - 9:51 am

    I loved each and one of these photographs…they really capture the love and gorgeousness of the whole evening. I can’t wait to see more!

  • Jill - July 8, 2009 - 3:43 pm

    I saw these last night on Facebook, but so glad to see them again today. These pictures are beyond beautiful, and it was so great to sit and remember this amazing night! By far the most intimate and amazing ceremony/reception I’ve been to. I’m so glad my two favorite moments you posted pictures of above!

    #1-The long embrace after “the kiss” was too much! I just remember watching Ryan tell Jessica “I love you soo..sooo much”
    #2-The last dance few really just watched, as we were all getting our sparklers ready. The entire tent was emptied, everyone waiting on the departure, and there they are, just dancing. It was priceless.

    Ryan and Jess are just amazing and I’m so honored I got to be there to celebrate the beginning of a new journey together! 🙂

  • Nancy Parks - July 6, 2009 - 4:23 pm

    Love this one… can’t wait to see the rest!!!! You two are amazing.

We thought you all might want a little baby update. 🙂 We are almost half way. Just a week or so shy of twenty weeks. We went today and saw our little baby. Clean bill of health with all legs, arms and organs in the right place! We are so thankful for a good report. We’ve not been so great at taking any pictures of my progress or life in the last few months. So we though we might share a few pictures with you. Enjoy!

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  • Kaye - July 8, 2009 - 8:25 pm

    So exciting! Ann is 21 weeks along tomorrow, so your babies will be close together. You will be great parents and we are so happy for you!

  • emilie inc. - July 3, 2009 - 12:16 pm

    Your baby bump is adorable! Keep the pictures coming! xo

  • lexie - July 3, 2009 - 10:21 am

    so glad to see pics! you look so cute! i love the little bump!
    blessings

  • brandy j - July 3, 2009 - 6:53 am

    YEAH! Baby will be here before we know it! So thrilled for you guys=) And yes, you are both glowing:o)

  • Amory - July 2, 2009 - 2:46 pm

    Katie ~ You look beautiful! I am really excited for you guys!
    Blessings ~ Amory

  • Tracy - July 2, 2009 - 10:58 am

    Congrats you two! Isn’t life amazing?
    It was so great seeing both of you this past weekend!
    Talk to you soon!
    Tracy

  • jeramy - July 2, 2009 - 10:43 am

    great news guys! happy for you.

  • Jamie Worley - July 2, 2009 - 10:09 am

    SOOOOOO cute! All three of you! 🙂

  • Maggie - July 2, 2009 - 8:42 am

    Wow Katie! You look incredible! And so adorbale with a little baby showing! So glad the check-up went well. It looks like the door to the Dr.’s office behind you..

    Love you guys!

  • Bride to be 7/7/09 aka..Erica & Matt - July 2, 2009 - 3:12 am

    Love it! You both are glowing!!

    Have a safe flight! ….the 3 of you 🙂

    See you tomorrow 🙂

  • Airika Pope - July 2, 2009 - 2:46 am

    You are so cute! We’re so happy for you, and can’t wait to see you in person tomorrow night!

  • Meredith - July 1, 2009 - 8:21 pm

    Katie you look stunning! I am so happy for you guys! Parenthood is such an amazing journey, I am so excited for you guys to be on it!

  • Jane Cato - July 1, 2009 - 7:50 pm

    Absolutely adorable!

  • ruth rackley - July 1, 2009 - 7:40 pm

    It’s about time I got to see that baby bump! you guys are too cute. You real should keep us inquiring minds updated more.
    Ruth

  • Rachel LaCour Niesen - July 1, 2009 - 6:42 pm

    Hey, it’s your baby’s first portrait session 🙂 So sweet to see your beaming faces!

    Rachel

  • Andrea Taylor - July 1, 2009 - 6:01 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your faces say it all 🙂

  • Cass - July 1, 2009 - 5:28 pm

    AHHHH!!! So cute! It is true what they say…you’re glowing!!! And he must be having the sympathetic symptoms, because he’s glowing, too!

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