Alice Millar Chapel Wedding - Lauren & Zack

We can always tell when a couple has been together for a long time. There’s a sense of ease and honesty that only comes with history. Lauren & Zack have known of each other since high school. Though they didn’t really become friends until college, their circle of friends was a tight knit group that has known each other for a long time. The comfort of having so much history made for such an emotional, joy filled day. It comes through in Lauren & Zack’s nature with each other. It’s the little things that make for the best moments. It’s how Zack always knows when Lauren needs a decisive mind, and how Lauren knows the right moment to tease Zack. The elegance of the Hotel Orrington and the breathtaking beauty of Alice Millar Chapel were the perfect backdrops for Lauren & Zack to celebrate their love, surrounded by all the people who helped get them to this special day! Here’s to several more years of comfort and love!

One of the unique aspects of the Hotel Orrington is that they offer options for where you get ready on the wedding day. We love that Lauren & Zack picked the gorgeous rooms at the Orrington (instead of the conference rooms that are sometimes used). The renovations and the slated windows in the suites provide a gorgeous getting ready space for everyone, and allow the comfort and space to set a great tone for the day!

One of the highlights of the day was Lauren & Zack’s first look. The happy couple had decided to write notes to each other before they saw each other. Zack had inadvertently misplaced the card, and quickly wrote down his thoughts on a piece of paper at the hotel. The emotion of his honest, heartfelt message became obvious as Lauren teared up reading it. It was a great example of what really counted on this wedding day: the connection between Lauren & Zack. It’s always amazing to see how relaxed two people become once they see each other, and it’s a clear sign they are meant to be together.

Lauren had always know that she wanted a classic church ceremony for her wedding day. Specifically, she loved the idea of gorgeous stained glass windows. Alice Millar Chapel was an obvious choice. All of the vibrant colors can make it tricky for a photographer, but we love the challenge. Every time we are there, the images are always so unique. Each couple’s day has a slightly different hue, based entirely on how the sun came through the glass on that day!

Another AMAZING moment: The ray of sunlight that came beaming through a window at the reception for their First Dance was perfection. You never anticipate natural light for a ballroom reception, but just as the sun was setting, it shown straight onto Lauren’s dress. We immediately turned off our own flashes and embraced the impromptu, perfect serendipity of it all! Those photos are some of the best of the day, and are among Lauren & Zack’s favorites!