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Matt & Lauren: A Classic Church Wedding | Martha Bowman UMC | Macon, Georgia Wedding Photographer

It was a rainy day in Macon just a few weekends ago on Matt and Lauren’s wedding day, but they didn’t let it get them down! They are seriously one of the sweetest, most genuine couples we have had the pleasure to work with. Despite the fact that it did in fact rain off and on all day, we managed to get some great outdoor shots – even some with a little storm cloud action right at the end of the reception. You could really sense the love between these two throughout their whole wedding and it shows in the photos. Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0001Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0002Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0003Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0004Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0005

How sweet is this “first look” with Lauren and her girls?! They were so excited!Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0006Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0007

Lots of fun details, including the guys’ snazzy socks. Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0010

Lauren gifted Matt with a tie clip engraved with their wedding date. Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0011Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0012Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0013Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0014Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0015Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0016

I love how well everything coordinated between the bridal party, flowers and other details!Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0017Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0018Such a gorgeous bride! Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0019Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0020

The off-and-on rain meant we had to travel indoors for a portion of the groomsmen photos, but they were so laid-back and fun!Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0021Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0022Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0023Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0024Martha Bowman United Methodist Church is really beautiful! Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0025Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0026One of the sweetest groom reactions to seeing his bride for the first time that we have ever seen! Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0027Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0028Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0029Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0030Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0031Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0032Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0033Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0034Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0035Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0036

A super fun and supportive bridal party that braved the humidity!Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0037Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0038Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0039The church has a lovely little courtyard that was perfect for a few intimate portraits of the bride and groom post-ceremony.Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0040Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0041Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0042Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0043Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0044Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0045Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0046Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0047Loved the beautifully plated (and delicious) catering by Celebrations by Alexa! Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0048Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0049Super sweet dances to get the reception started! Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0050Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0051Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0052Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0053Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0054Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0055Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0056Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0057This couple definitely had some dancers in their crowd!Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0058Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0059After one last stormy photo and a bubble exit, this couple made their way onto the honeymoon!Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0060Classic Church Wedding in Georgia_0061

Thank you so much for having us, Lauren and Matt! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

Venue: Martha Bowman United Methodist

Photography: Mandi O’Connor Photography

Florist: Jean and Hall

Catering: Celebrations by Alexa

Bride’s Makeup: Merle Norman

Hair: The Style Company 

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