A Saint John the Evangelist Church & Musket Ridge Golf Club wedding: Theresa + Stephen - Jennifer McMenamin Photography

A Saint John the Evangelist Church & Musket Ridge Golf Club wedding: Theresa + Stephen
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The priest who officiated Theresa + Stephen’s wedding shared such a lovely story about the start of their courtship during his homily at their ceremony. Father Cassian’s mother and Theresa’s mother are good friends. So when Theresa first met Stephen and told her mother about him, Nancy picked up the phone and called her longtime friend to ask whether her son might be able to say a little prayer for the pair. Father Cassian did one better than that. From the tiny town in Italy where he was living at the time, he offered Mass in the couple’s names. Due to time zone differences, the Mass, Father Cassian told the assembled wedding guests, happened to occur at the same time that Theresa and Stephen headed out on their very first date half a world away. It obviously went quite well. Theresa and Stephen, a major in the US Marine Corps, could not have been any nicer to work with. The forecast for their wedding day was not great. But they calmly and happily modified outdoor photography schedules and plans for the Marine Corps sword arch outside the church. We kept our eyes on the radar and simply ducked outside for photos between downpours. If either one of them was fazed in the least by the weather or the changes it required, they sure didn’t let on. Instead, they simply seemed completely thrilled to be marrying one another, no matter the circumstances. Here are many of my favorites from their wet, wonderful wedding day!

I started my day with Stephen, his father, his groomsman and his brother, Joseph, whose wonderful wedding to Jenny I photographed several years ago. It was tremendous fun to see and photograph them all again. As was the deja vu when I snapped a photo of their father helping Joseph with his tie. “Wait a minute,” I actually said out loud, “I think I already took this picture.” Much laughter ensued.

Theresa arrived, looking lovely as can be, just moments before walking down the aisle to Stephen.

Married!

After a few efficient family and wedding party photos at the church, we headed over to the Musket Ridge Golf Club for the reception — and a few games of dodge with the rain.

A few reception details.

Stephen’s Marine friends inform him that the price of passage is a kiss.

“Welcome to the Marine Corps, Mrs. Lebo.”

A toast from the father of the bride, a retired US Air Force colonel.

After the first downpour ended, we dashed outside for a few photos of the newlyweds in gorgeous light.

The kiddos in attendance were ridiculously cute.

A couple of toasts.

A first dance.

A pair of parent dances.

And lots and lots of fun and frivolity.

It was tremendous fun to meet Jenny + Joseph’s new addition, little Nico.

Many, many congratulations, Theresa + Stephen! I could not have been more thrilled to work with you or for your new adventure tackling Stephen’s latest assignment to South Korea!

Credits:

Photography: Jennifer McMenamin Photography, LLC

Ceremony: Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Officiant: Father Cassian DiRocco

Ceremony musicians: Pianist Kevin Myers and flutist Corrie Sandy

Reception: Musket Ridge Golf Club

Bridal attire: Casablanca Bridal gown from TLC Bridal Shop

Hair & Make-up: Daisy’s Salon & Spa

Bridesmaids’ attire: White House Black Market

Groom’s attire: The US Marine Corps

Florist: Ory Custom Florals

Cake: Ed’s Country Bakery