This wedding was extra special because the bride, Maggie is the niece of dear friends of mine. I have heard of Maggie and her family (“the Hirschbergs”) for years through my friends and finally I got to meet all of them….all because two people fell in love. Cue Josiah Zoulaf…or Zuu as he is called. Maggie and Josiah met in their youth group where Josiah was one of the most popular kids (according to Maggie) and he happened to be close friends with one of her brothers. So he was always at the house hanging out. I think pretty soon his hanging out was more about being around Maggie than her brother. Young love followed and then an engagement and now here they were on a hot and stormy day in late June pledging their love through tears and laughter.
Maggie did an amazing job planning her day down to the last details. Everything had a beautiful summery boho vibe which I loved! With 90+ degree temps, storms in the forecast and a huge bridal party it could have been a very stressful day! On the contrary, everyone was super relaxed, things went as planned and the wedding party was super cooperative (which always makes my job so much easier and way more fun). Personally I loved the dark and moody skies which made the portraits pop. The gorgeous flowers by Sharon Zimmerman were stunning against the shades of blue that the bridesmaids wore. Maggie looked absolutely gorgeous and Josiah was looking pretty dapper himself! They are such a photogenic couple! After dinner and dancing the guests sent Joe and Maggie off with sparklers. Almost immediately after they left the clouds broke loose with a terrific storm signaling an end to the festivities and a perfect day.
It was all so wonderful and I am so honored to have been a part. I loved meeting all of Maggie’s family and celebrating with them. They are such a fun and loving group! Josiah and Maggie, thank you for inviting me to capture this special day for you. I wish you all the best in the world as you continue your journey together! XO
Venue | The Copper Horse Catering | Mission BBQ Flowers | Sharon Zimmerman
Hair | Rooted. Salon Videography | Jon Wyatt