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A Berkeley Plantation Wedding

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We always said that whoever won over Britney’s heart was going to have to be one special man. We honestly couldn’t envision what he would be like. We had MANY talks about this in college. Would he love the same things Britney loved? Would he fit into their awesome family seamlessly? Was she going to meet him when she moved to NYC? What’s he going to look like?! I think we were all so interested in who Britney’s future husband was going to be because we knew that it would take a lot to win over her heart.

I still remember when Britney called and told me that she had “met a boy”. She wouldn’t have called just to say she had a crush. I knew that Ryan was going to be around for a while as soon as I heard her talk about him. They are a perfect match! I’ve always thought “Oh, I hope Ryan knows just how lucky he is!!!”, but now that I’ve met Ryan and have spent some time with him, it’s easy to see how lucky Britney is as well! They are such a power couple, and we absolutely loved capturing their day!

The day started out a little rough, but a few downpours couldn’t steal their joy! They had to roll with the punches, and they did it so perfectly! Ryan and Britney have such fun, calming, and gentle personalities. We always leave our time with them and talk about how awesome Ryan is and how happy Britney seems. She’s waited a long time for this guy!!

Since Britney was one of my roommates in college, this day has been anticipated for so long!! It was so perfectly her. They had vintage pieces of silver as centerpieces and every piece belonged to their grandparents at some point in time! The music, the colors, the food, the dancing…. it all fit them so well!

Michael and I absolutely loved our time with them. I shed a few tears watching this day unfold because I couldn’t help but look back at the last 7 years and realize how faithful God has been! All of our roommates are now married to incredible men and some have even started families! It’s such a fun season, and for Ryan and Britney, it’s just the beginning!!!

To the newlyweds… we love you and we hope you love our favorite moments of your day!!! There were so many that we loved and it was hard to narrow it down!!! Have the best honeymoon ever, Mr. and Mrs. Nugent!

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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