Sophia and Chris sat together at the front of the church. We had all just listened to the words of the Gospel, and we readied ourselves for Father’s homily. To Sophia and Chris’s right, a colorful mosaic depicting the corporal works of mercy stretched across the wall. The many colors danced together beautifully, and their […]

Evan held the microphone in his hand. All eyes were fixed on him as he thanked the people who helped them make it to their wedding day. He turned his attention to his beautiful bride, Madison, who was listening to him from their sweetheart table. He reflected aloud about how Madison made him feel. It […]

Emily and Justin are getting married during the Christmas octave. This is a pretty cool fact in and of itself, but as we talked about their wedding date during their engagement session, we found out some more fun things. They were picking a date for their wedding and realized that Sunday, December 31st, is the […]

When we were dating and discerning marriage, we spent a lot of time talking about families and all the work God can do through them. Deciding who you’re going to marry is a big deal. Your spouse (in most situations) is the only family member you get to choose. Husband and wives will always differ […]

Before a Nuptial Mass begins, guests are often looking for familiar things. A glimpse of the bride and a peek at her dress, the groom as he sees his bride walk down the aisle, perhaps the mother of the bride or groom wiping away a tear. Our minds paint a picture of what these moments […]

When we hear the word “heart,” we think of love, and vice versa. The two are intertwined. Colloquially, we speak of the heart and love almost interchangeably at times. “Follow your heart” often means to pursue what you love. Being around those whom we love can cause a flutter in our hearts. When JJ proposed […]

We had just finished Erin and PJ’s photos at the church. Before heading back over to the Craddock Terry Hotel for their reception, we checked in to see if there were any other photos they wanted at the church. PJ’s face lit up as this question reminded him of something. Yes, they did in fact […]

We’re always excited to hear from our couples about the planning process for their wedding. Each couple focuses on something unique and we get a peek at what their wedding day will be like. There are often small or large pieces that are causing stress, as well as pieces that they are looking forward to […]

Leandra and Joe stood in the lobby with their bridal party while they waited to be introduced. They passed the time talking and laughing. Each of them wore a pair of heart-shaped glasses with their names showcased along the bottom of the lenses. Their family and friends were waiting to greet them on the other […]

We love the idea of living a simple life. Think of all the best parts of minimalism and apply them to the Catholic family: detachment from things, plenty of time for prayer, the ability to focus on what is most important, etc. Although we pray for simple and contemplative lives, the world makes it hard […]