There’s was no more perfect way for James to start off the day of his wedding to Teresa than by going back to the city where it all began. Though they call San Francisco home now, James first met Teresa in Ann Arbor. It was the start of sophomore year of college at University of Michigan and a pretty girl sat down next to him in his German class. It took him a few minutes to look away from his phone and when he realized Teresa sat next to him, he said hi & introduced himself. They quickly realized they were both engineering majors and soon became study partners, which led to becoming good friends which led to true love. To kick off the wedding day, James & his groomsmen all met at ate hip barber shop in Ann Arbor, Taylor & Colt, for hot shaves and fresh cuts for the wedding day. Meanwhile, back at the Inn at St. John’s Teresa’s mom & sister helped button her into her dress and place her veil, making sure she looked perfect on her walk down the aisle to James.
One of my favorite parts of their Inn at St. John’s wedding day was Teresa’s first look with her dad. He teared up when he saw her for the first time and it was such a sweet moment to witness between a dad and his daughter. Her dad also had me laughing when he donned a Michigan hat for his father of the Bride speech! After all, it’s where their love story began! Another highlight for me & also all the guests judging by the cheering & the applause they received was their first dance!! Teresa & James are ballroom dancers & were on the team at Michigan (along with another one of my couples Chrystina & Jin) and they did a beautiful choreographed first dance. They literally looked like they were floating on air the entire dance and I was in awe!!! It was also fun to see all their ballroom friends on the dance floor twirling all around & dancing!
Teresa & James, it has been a pleasure getting to know you both and I’m honored to have photographed your wedding. I hope you love these photographs of your amazing day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love & happiness!! Much love, Jen. xx
