I first saw Meaghen’s beautiful face as I was editing photos for another CMP wedding (shoutout to Brittany and Pat!). This gal, her sisters and their dad tore up the dance floor and I vividly remember thinking to myself, “gosh, I really hope this gal reaches out to me when she gets engaged!!” Well, fast forward a few years later and here we are!! Meaghen is one of those people that makes you feel welcomed as soon as you step foot into her home and her family is her number one priority. A few things stood out to me on Meaghen and Jon’s wedding day at the Townsend Room. First, as soon as Meaghen put on her gorgeous cathedral-length veil, her enthusiastic pup Charlie proceeded to yank it off of her head and run around their backyard with it. Without fluttering an eyelash she calmly walked inside…rolled the mud-soaked veil into a ball…and threw it in the trash and laughed. One of her lovely bridesmaid’s mother’s immediately went to David’s Bridal and bought her a NEW veil seconds before the first look happened. Talk about a memorable moment!!

Meaghen is one of the strongest women I’ve ever met and her and her family’s strength was definitely tested this year. I remember writing Meaghen a very heart-felt email expressing compassion for what she had to go through a few months before her wedding. I wasn’t sure if I was crossing the “wedding vendor” line, but I honestly didn’t care. I needed to make sure she knew she wasn’t alone. Walking down the aisle without my father was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life and I tried to reassure her that she WILL get through it. I’ve never felt so connected to bride as much as this gal! It’s weird how similar life experiences can bring people together and I’m thankful that the universe made our paths cross :)

My second favorite moment during Meaghen and Jon’s wedding at the Townsend Room was when she hid a Smirnoff Ice underneath her dress and “iced” Jon as he searched for her garter. IT WAS HILARIOUS TO WATCH!!!

Meaghen and Jon sure know how to throw and PARTY and it was such an honor celebrating with these two cuties on their special day!!! Here are some of my favorite images — enjoy!!

 

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