Joye + Jeremy | White Chapel Wedding | State Line, MS

When I drove up, Joye’s dad was sweeping the front steps of the little white chapel in State Line, Mississippi. He didn’t know who I was but greeted me and cheerily asked, “Will you be joining us for the wedding?” So genuine. So kind. So humble. That was every single person at their wedding.

And did I mention fun??! We had a blast through groomsmen photos and one of Jeremy’s guys decided to hijack the first look. Unfortunately, Joye and Jeremy are literally best friends and Jeremy could tell just from the sound of walking that this was not his soon-to-be wife (he said Joye wasn’t that quiet :). Although we didn’t “get” Jeremy, he seemed happy enough to see his buddy.

Joye – with the help of her maid of honor, Marantha – had written a song for Jeremy. Right after their first look, she sang it to him! All those jam sessions paid off because this girl’s voice brought the house down!! So glad Brent and Ridge, their awesome videographers captured the whole thing! While the song wasn’t to me, it pulled all the heartstrings; looking around, I clearly wasn’t the only one feeling things.

Before the ceremony even began, the couple started with worship. With the acoustics in the little chapel and the heartfelt outpouring of song and heart from those in attendance, it was impossible not to feel the presence of Jesus. (If you don’t want to have to pause your scroll later, I’d recommend grabbing tissues now) Between their unity candle, partaking of Communion, exchange of rings, and their parent’s blessing, they promised the rest of their lives to each other in a little white chapel, that simply glowed with natural light.

The day was a complete testament of God’s grace and goodness in both of their stories. Before ever meeting, both their families were involved in ministry. Even both their dads were pastors! But truly, their lives and legacies (passed on in Joye + Jeremy) will be their greatest sermons.

Even at her own wedding, Joye remembered and prepared gifts and handwritten notes for the people who had most impacted their lives. Her gratitude was unmistakably genuine and it spoke volumes about the care and character of those surrounding them.

Sidenote: be sure to read her note on the handkerchief! It may or may not have gotten drenched during the chapel ceremony…

Their wedding was travel-themed because “Love is a Journey”, isn’t it? If you haven’t yet, check out their Engagement Session with all the ways they included that theme! These two were so adventurous, they braved July heat and wadded through waist-high grass for the last of their bride and groom portraits. Give them a big empty field and these two are right at home.

Honestly, with just each other, I think they could make their home anywhere. Enjoy the journey, ya’ll!!