I love the way love finds people.  Every love story is beautifully unique, and Cody and Lauren's is no exception.  These two first met one another on the street outside an old theater-turned-church in small town Plain City.  Cody moved from Oregon, and Lauren was working towards her degree at OSU.  They'd both recently started attending the small-town church when Lauren first noticed Cody and casually asked the pastor's wife about him.  Several weeks later, Cody's eyes were opened and he saw her for the first time.  That Sunday he chased her out the doors of the church, afraid she was walking out of his life never to be seen again.  She laughs when she tells this part of the story because he was a bit out of breath when he caught up to her to introduce himself.  They hit it off immediately, and the rest is history.  

They tied the knot several weeks ago, surrounded by family, friends, and their new community from the theater-turned-church.  Love stories may not be playing on the big screen at the theater-turned-church anymore, but the greatest love stories were never in the movies anyway.  They're happening all around in real life, and Cody and Lauren's love story is just another evidence of God's goodness.

Starbucks for the bride? Check.

Kisses for his grandmother.

Cody was beside himself with excitement to see Lauren.

Fun fact about Cody:  He EXPRESSES how he feels with words, action, and much emotion.  So when he saw Lauren in her dress, there was lots of expressing.  Such a priceless moment!

His gift to her...

…and she surprised him as well.

Their vows were sweet, funny, and deeply meaningful all at the same time.

Gorgeous and delicious cake made by the lovely and talented Brenda.

The shoe game yielded lots of laughs.
First dance as Mr. & Mrs.

Tired, happy, and with hearts full and shoulders sun-kissed, they were farewelled with sparklers and sent off into the sunset.

Congratulations again, Cody and Lauren!  It was an honor to photograph your day.

• Special thanks to Blythe Amber for her assistance in capturing the day.
• Also, shout out to Sarah Helmuth.  You know what you did.  You are a rock star, and a moment rescuer.  Thank you for making everything run smoothly.