Christmas wedding at Chateau Cocomar--

I've always wondered what the deal with "Christmas in July" was. I guess as hot as it gets, especially here in the south, it makes sense when people host "Christmas in July" parties, bringing a little cold-weather inspiration to break up the hot, humid summer days. 

As I'm writing this, I'm listening to a Pandora Christmas station for a little inspiration. It is pretty nice to imagine playing out in the snow or watching "Miracle on 34th Street" while wrapping gifts. Maybe I'll try to channel those thoughts when I step outside into the 90+ degrees.

When I think of weddings, I don't typically think of winter or Christmas. Usually people seem to associate weddings with spring and summer. But, one of my favorite weddings I've covered during my internship with Katie Lamb Photography was a Christmas wedding. It was an incredibly beautiful and elegant wedding with lots of Christmas touches all around...red dresses, lots of garland with red and gold ornaments, a hot chocolate station and a peppermint candy bar.

On top of the material items that you'd associate with Christmas, I think having a wedding at Christmas is also symbolic of the what Christmas really stands for..new life and unending love...both things that were given to us with the birth of Jesus. This sweet couple celebrated their union, the beginning of their new life together and their unending love for one another in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends, and I'm honored to have been able to help capture their special day.

Check out these sweet angels!

And this mischievous looking little man!

I think the groom is excited to see his soon-to-be-wife!

And my favorite part of every wedding...the first look!

A quiet moment to pray over the bride just before the wedding. Beautiful!

More of the sweet little moments that really capture the love in this family!

In the midst of the chaos following the wedding and before the reception, the bride and groom stole a moment together.

Then they danced the night away!

Bouquet toss from the balcony. Aren't those Christmas decorations gorgeous?

And away to Paris they went!

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