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Wedding - Sedrick & Tonya

This Wedding was extra special to experience knowing Tonya and her son, Ashton’s back story. Tonya was a part of an amazing ministry/foster care and Ashton was placed in her care when he was born. To Ashton, Tonya has always been Mommy.

In April 2018, I asked Tonya and cute, little Ashton to help me bring my vision for my Cuddles With Mommy Sessions to life. Since then Tonya and Sedrick met and fell in love. Now a year from that adorable session, Tonya married her other half and Ashton now has a Daddy. <3 Yup, cue the tears.

Sedrick and Tonya’s Wedding was intimate and emotional. Tonya walked down the aisle to “Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop”, the song that literally sums up their love story (read about it here). Everything about their special day was uniquely them and perfect.

One of my favorite moments captured was right before the ceremony began… the Bridal Party all gathered around Sedrick, Tonya, and Ashton and took turns praying blessings for their future. Be sure to check out those pictures below. <3

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Vendor List

Venue: Gracepoint Baptist Church

Dress: ModCloth

Bouquet: Designs by Vogt’s