Taylor & Dean - June, 29. 2018 - Rustic Reunion 
June 29 couldn't have been a more perfect day to capture the everlasting union of a newly reunited couple, Taylor & Dean. Shortly after they graduated college together where they met, Dean joined the Navy and found out he was going to be stationed in Guam within the year. The wedding was made even more special because they were long distance for two years through all of the wedding planning and reunited only a week before their big day. We got to capture not only their romantic summer wedding but also their homecoming all in one. Full of nerves and excitement, Taylor took special care to pick all of their vendors as she was doing it all on her own. Her goal was to support small local companies and entrepreneurs as much as she could. Their ceremony was held in the beautiful South Church in Hartford, CT where you can be easily mesmerized by the elegant cathedral ceilings and interiors that are flooded with natural light. Between the ceremony and reception they stopped at Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT to capture some beautiful private moments of the wedding party. The bride and groom were photographed in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, a notable memorial honoring those who protect and serve the country like Dean. Their reception was held at Maneeley's in South Windsor, CT. A gorgeous wood filled banquet hall with dreamy string lighting, a perfect place to host their rustic themed reception white they danced and celebrated their love into the night. Now that they are newlyweds, Taylor has moved out to Guam to be with Dean and start their lives together. Looking back on their wedding, Taylor says she wouldn't change a single thing about the people she choose to help them create these treasured memories of their big day.

A huge Thank You to Taylor & Dean for letting us be a part of this huge milestone in your lives. Below are a few of our favorite moments that we captured highlighting the locations, vendors, and incredibly important but small details that made the day so memorable.

The dream team that made it all happen:

Ceremony: South Church, Hartford

Reception: Maneeley's, South Windsor

Florist: Darling and Vine, West Hartford

Hairstyle: Upstyle, Collinsville Color: Miles at Style Points Salon, South Windsor

Makeup: Upstyle, Collinsville

Dress: Lovely Bride, NYC

DJ: Powerstation Events, Cheshire

Ceremony Music: John Cesar Guitar

Photography: The Defining Photo LLC