Looking through Dave and Mara’s photos made me smile! She looked like a modern day pin up girl with her red lips and straight edge bangs. Mara was chic, professional and kind.  And Dave…

Dave was that handsome man that swooped her off of her feet by taking her out for coffee. Being a strong and focused woman, Mara set her standards high. She told him that if he wanted to go out on a date with her, they could go out for coffee bright and early on a Sunday morning. (Mind you, they were in college.) Shocked that Dave, obliged to a Sunday morning date, Mara quickly started to fall head over heals for Dave. This… This was their beginning.

At the start of their wedding day, Dave and Mara had the sweetest gift exchange in their respective hotel rooms. These moments are always fun and suspenseful. Will they like it? Will they make a funny face? Will they cry? Will they laugh so hard that tears burst out of their eyes? Scroll down to see the most adorable gift exchange and the rest of Dave and Mara’s city wedding at the Painted Bride.

Taken while shooting with Vanessa Marie Photography.

 They both read their notes sent from their soon-to-be spouse.

They were both surprised and excited.

They were both delighted and full of laughter.

Dave takes a moment to breathe in that he is about to marry the love of his life.

Mara did not want to wait to kiss her husband! Dave pulled back in confusion but decided he wasn’t going to wait either.

Of course, giggles bursted throughout!

The priest gently reminded them that the couple usually waited until he announced, “you may kiss the bride”.

 Finally, they were Mr. and Mrs.!