When I asked Hunter how he and Natalie’s love story began, he couldn’t help but break into a huge grin. He shared how they had been good friends for quite awhile. Natalie laughed as she added, “I liked him for a long time, but he only saw me as a friend.” For Hunter, everything shifted on a monumental day when they were hanging out and Natalie came in closer to him, draping her legs over his while they talked. In that simple moment, something clicked for Hunter. From then on, he knew — he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

Surrounded by their closest family and friends, at the beautiful Mathews Manor Micah’s Meadow in Springville, AL, Natalie and Hunter celebrated the beginning of their forever in the most joy filled day!

There were so many special moments – but my absolute favorite was when Hunter first saw Natalie coming down the aisle. He held it together as she walked toward him, but the second everyone sat down, he couldn’t contain his emotions anymore. A huge, genuine grin spread across his face as he looked into her eyes, and the joy he felt in that moment was contagious. It was a pure glimpse into how deeply he adores her.

My second favorite moment came at the end of the night. As the wonderful celebration came to a close, Natalie and Hunter shared one final, private dance — a quiet, sweet moment just for the two of them to soak in their wedding day.

Congratulations, Natalie and Hunter — your love is truly something special! It was such a joy to photograph your special day! God bless you two and your marriage!

Enjoy my favorites from the day below, and you can view a few more HERE.