When it comes to the wedding day, the business of each event taking place can often dictate the events as they occur. This can be both fun and stressful for everyone involved! At Vinnie and Melanie's wedding, though, the contrast of a slow day filled with long moments of peace was perfect for their personalities, and from start to finish time was our best gift.

Vinnie and Melanie were married exactly two years after their first date at St. Luke's historic church in Smithfield, Virginia's oldest church. Melanie wore the sweater she had chosen for this date that began a beautiful love story that would continue forever. With just her maid of honor by her side, we laughed and chatted the morning away as the ceremony time approached. Vinnie, his nerves slowly growing as each minute passed, chose to have his brother Steven stand by his side as he said I do...