It was January 3rd 2009 at the Columbus Bridal show downtown. Jared and I had been invited by Sherri Wilburn to display some work for the OHS booth. We have never participated in a bridal show so this was going to be new to us. Traffic was dieing down due to the fashion show getting ready to take place. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a SUCKER for pretty dresses and lots of glitz. Pllleassse come watch with me!! I begged to Jared. After convincing him to come, we made our way to the closest section where we could lean up against a pole and watch. 5 minutes into the show this beautiful mother and her future daughter-in-law whispers over to Jared how brave he is in coming with me to the bridal show! He chuckles and began to tell them how we are photographers and we got married a little over a year ago. From there we all laughed together at new, funky styles and awed at ones that were beautiful. I knew right then and there that Melissa was a bride I really wanted to shoot. About a month later we got an email from Melissa wanting to set up a meeting. From there the rest is history.
We continued to hang out and grow closer with Melissa and Brandon and they quickly have become some of our best friends. I have been waiting very impatiently to be able to post the images of the happiest day of their lives. From laughing together at silly stories to crying together at cheesy chick flicks….I present to you…Melissa and Brandon!
To check out Melissa and Brandon’s engagement session click here!
Sparkler exits are the bomb :
Stunning Fall colors and a classy bride! : Kandi Mayo did such a wonderful job with makeup!! Contact me for her info!
Vibrant Oranges and Reds :
Melissa has such a vintage look to her :
Sharp blue eyes :
Vintage Black and White :
Gorgeous White House Black Market earings! :
Off camera lighting in the rain! :
Covered Bridge kisses :
Vogue for sure :
Please check out Bella Couture! She is a WONDERFUL florist!
by The Jacobus Duo
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Engagement Photographs | Columbus, Ohio | Columbus Ohio Wedding Photography | Jacobus Westerville Delaware New Albany - [...] and Brandon! Wedding photos click here. Married on October 23rd 2009 at St. Brendans Catholic Church and reception at the Makoy [...]
Liz Rader - Absolutely GORGEOUS pictures! Brandon looks so handsome and Melissa is just STUNNING! It was a very special day – thanks for letting me be a part of it Mel and B! ~ Liz
Stacy Gillam - These pictures are amazing ! I love the night time ones !
Molly Onstott - What gorgeous photos of a very special couple. I am so glad to have been a part of that “time of her life.”
Anthony - Amazing photos, and amazing song. Awesome job.
Abbey Ruppert - I cried all over again! My sister is absolutely beautiful – she is amazing! Awesome pics! (it definatly got me with Dad and Mel dancing)…
ANN HOFFMAN - Melissa is beautiful inside and out, Brandon is handsome and so caring.
What a perfect couple. It was a lovely wedding. Beautiful pictures.
They could both be models. Grandma Ann
Jill Swank - Oh, these are fantastic! You really caught the essence of Melissa.
Liz Miller - Her make up is BEAUTIFUL!! Lovely shots, lovely bride!
Kandi Mayo - OMG! The pictures are amazing! You Rock Rachel!
I was so honored to be a part of their special day.
Melissa made my job so easy:)
The funny part is, Brandon actually contacted me for Melissa so she wouldn’t have to stress out about her makeup. We did a run-thru at her house and the rest is history~ but what a keeper he is!!
The are a special couple, beautiful inside and out.
Kandi Mayo
Makeup artist
Ann Snell - We so anticipated seeing these pictures and we are so pleased as expected!! Fantastic!!!!!!!!! Thank you Rachel & Jared!
Aunt Ann from Colorado