“This story SHOULD begin on August 3rd, 2013…Michael and Lexie both attended a pool party that day; Michael with his roommate, and Lexie with some church friends. Although there were probably only 30 people there, they didn’t meet. Yet.”

Today’s wedding is a gorgeous one – one of those moments that’s so pungent you just want to soak it all up. Rich with an autumn color palette and deep tonal details, every part of it seemed to only compliment the bounty of beauty already present in nature this time of year!

Today we’re sharing the brilliant engagement story, along with the wedding photos from The Cordelle for our featured bride and groom, as it’s too good to miss!

Jenna and Andrew, today’s bride and groom, met at 7 years old on the soccer field, and though they didn’t start dating until age 22, it’s clear this wedding has been many years in the making!

Their beautiful wedding was host to a multitude of stunning moments. We’re especially in love with their bride and groom portraits after the ceremony! The day was bright and clear, and between a dramatic bridal session in the windy field

“My favorite moment was approaching the ceremony,” Chelsea says.  “As I looked at all of the faces of my best friends and family in the moment, it hit me hard! People that I love and have known for so long, all in one place to celebrate love, then seeing Jason standing at the end of the aisle…So many emotions started to rush to me. At that moment I had to say to myself…