The Barn at Bridlewood Hattiesburg | Sarah + Chandler

Barn at Bridlewood | Veil and couple kissing | Annie Elise Photography

Where to start with this day?? Chandler & Sarah had the most imperfectly perfect wedding at the Barn at Bridlewood and basically set the bar for how all weddings should be done. They LIVED their wedding day. No prompting needed. Just happy to see each other and happy to get married. Reallyyy happy.

They did their first look, not for the photos, not for the timeline, but for themselves. To talk, to kiss, to fall in love, and to kiss again.

From the moment their inquiry first hit my inbox, I knew this would be a very special wedding. I’ve known Sarah since I was eight and to know her story and be able to document this joyous new chapter was a true honor. These two met on Bumble, but right from that first match were very intentional about their relationship! The first question Sarah asked Chandler was about his faith. He must have given a good answer because just a year and a half later, these two were in Hattiesburg saying their forever “I dos”. We started with their engagement session in downtown Gulfport where I got to meet both Chandler & Noel, the bride’s spunky seven-year-old. All three of them are free-spirited, fun-loving, and have just a contagious exuberance for life.

The girls got ready at the Bond House next to the venue and each of the details contributed to the couple’s story. From her great-grandmother’s silver mirror, to slipping into her mom’s altered wedding dress before her own, to having her very own grandma as a bridesmaid, my heartstrings were tugged all day.

My favorite one liner from the day might be from Noel’s unscripted first look with Chandler. “You’re so handsome, you don’t look like Mr. Chandler.” Such a sweet compliment… or is it? XD

The couple made Noel an important part of the wedding. From walking his mom down the altar with his twin on her bouquet, to his own special first dance, to crashing her bridals and our nighttime portraits, I’m so happy Sarah found such an amazing dad for him!

She’s an amazing labor, delivery & pediatric nurse and Chandler’s a successful realtor. These guys will still be in Mississippi, but they’re officially off the market! Sarah, Chandler, & Noel, I’m so grateful to have been part of your special day, and pray for many happy years ahead!! Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see all the amazing vendors from their day!