Ben and Kristina's Wedding Photography

When I read the email from Kristina I was thrilled. I immediately sent Chelsea an email and a text telling her that we HAD to get this wedding. I had worked with Ben for years at Olive Garden before quitting to more actively pursue photography.

I just remember spending countless hours as a host standing at the door in those horrendous Olive Garden outfits with Ben while we waited for guests to come in. There is one thing that everyone who knows Ben can attest to, that boy loves his lady! He'd flash his boyish grin, show us pretty pictures of Kristina on is phone, and say something like "Isn't she hot?'' I wanted to get this wedding because I knew how much Ben loves Kristina and I wanted to be a part of their sweet love story.

The funny thing is, their love story actually took off at another restaurant...Chili's...I love their Broccoli and Cheese soup. Kristina was waiting tables when a mutual friend brought Ben to lunch with him. She had this odd feeling when she saw Ben that she had seen him before. When he told her his name, it hit her. Ben Bailey! This was the same boy that years ago, when she and her best friend were rifling through each others small town highschool yearbooks, comparing hotties, that Kristina pointed out at the 'most attractive.' She nervously served him his meal, and felt like she hadn't made much of an impression, until he showed up after her shift. They sat in the parking lot outside of Chili's talking/falling in love for hours.

Seven years later here they are at a beautiful vintage venue not far from where they both grew up.

After seeing Kristina I'm sure it's not hard for you to imagine why Ben enjoyed showing her pictures off.

The lighting upstairs was absolutely gorgeous. Didn't hurt that my subjects were also gorgeous.

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I feel like maybe I should give this picture an explanation, but it might be more fun if I don't.