Poor Bailey’s lips were about to start turning blue. It was barely 40-degrees out, and even though she looked absolutely stunning in her exposed-shoulder and low-back wedding gown, we knew she had to be freezing. Charlie was cold too, but he at least had a few layers on in his suit. So about halfway through their golden hour portraits, we took an intermission, hopping into Sarah and I’s parked car with the heat blasting to warm up a bit!

If taking photos for an hour in a backless and sleeveless dress in December sounds kind of insane to you, you just don’t know Bailey and Charlie. They’re two of the most hard-working and disciplined people we know. Whether it’s Bailey’s marathon-training or long night shifts as a nurse, or Charlie’s long, hard work schedule for a company two time zones away, these two are unbeatable. Yet you’d never know it if you just met them on the street. Their hardworking spirits are hidden beneath thick layers of humor and joy — and always two big, contagious smiles.

Bailey + Charlie,

Despite photographing weddings week in and week out, it’ll never cease to amaze me how touched I feel when I get to witness two dear friends like you get married. Charlie, you and I have been walking together on a journey of faith almost since our friendship began. And to see you and Bailey grow into that together has been a profound joy for Sarah and I. Although we know that the wedding day is more a beginning than an end, we couldn’t help but feel that Sunday was the culmination of so much. But we also know that the best of days for you two are yet to come! And we’re thrilled to be just a small part of them.

With love,
Hunter + Sarah

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