I met Elmore + Verticia a couple weeks ago. It was such a fun day of celebration as two became one.
I was so excited to meet this sweet couple. Both are students at Jackson State University and are members of the Reformed University Fellowship under the teaching of Elbert McGowan.
It was such a joyful day! Not only was I privileged to witness and journal the marriage ceremony of this sweet couple... I also got to hear one of my favorite brothers/pastors officiate the ceremony.
We met at the Reservoir for the celebration and quickly realized...we're going to freeze! Especially Verticia! Her dress was sooo pretty... It was that fun flowy satiny material. She was stunning, so gorgeous! But hello, fun flowy satiny stuff is not very warm... so we snapped a few fun shots, then went back to the warm for the ceremony.
It made me melt a lil the way Elmore looks at his new wife. There's such tender care and appreciation in his eyes.
Verticia your beauty is radiant! I mean let's face it, you just can't hide natural beauty!
I love these 2 shots, above and below. Not only are Elmore and Verticia overflowing with joy and love for one another. Also, I love the expression of love, joy and excitement on Elbert's face. His love for the people God has placed in his life shows in this uncontrollable cheese ball grin. PRICELESS!
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Shoto
I had to slip this one in, because I just love Elmore's smile... you can just tell he adores Verticia so much!
The Shoto Family :)
Elmore, Verticia and their adorable son Kayden
Sweet love...
Elmore and Verticia, thank you for allowing me the privilege of being a part of your celebration day. I enjoyed every second... even the freezing ones! ;) I pray God's blessings on your new marriage, family and life together. May He continue to grow the love between you evermore in Him.
Merry Christmas sweet Shoto Family. Love y'all!
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