Shawn and Mckayla first met at the wedding of Shawn's cousin, bride being one of Mckalya's best friends.. They quickly hit it off and began dating!!..Three years later, Shawn and Mckayla planned a destination wedding getaway at Atlantic City. This was their fairytale coming true; and though it was far from home, all of their family and friends were invited to share with them this special occasion. Proof that the closeness they share with family and friends, 75 guests traveled to witness the marriage of this beautiful couple!! The day was perfect, sun shone bright and the breeze was just right. Mckayla, stunning as always, and Shawn pledged their love with the sand at their feet, ocean air and loved ones surrounding them..

Mckayla and Shawn, like many couples today, decided to have a first look prior to the ceremony.. So many emotions captured! Any nerves put at ease when they took that first glance and embrace.

"Formal photos" took place at sunset, several hours and several beverages later ;-) Getting the group together, in a straight line and somewhat attentive was interesting!! However as you can see in each image, personalities began to show and entertainment brought to their photos!! Loving these!!!... 

The friendship that started it all :-) ...

One cousin of Shawns, happening to be my dear husband, decided it would be a FANTASTIC idea to drop down to his under armour briefs.. Another cousin, feeling left out of the fitted boxer clan, decided to show off a bit more skin then the rest.. EPIC :-) TY BOYS!! lol how can you not love the personality in this!?!

Beaty and grace returns with these romantic sunset portraits. Colors just right, love so true!!

...And after a wonderful dinner, the fireworks completed this amazing couples wedding day; as they say, they will love one another, "to the moon and back" forever <3