050617-230 Close family and friends gathered at the Celebration Farms arches as the ceremony began.  You could see the joy on their faces as the awaited the start.

050617-256 050617-265 Jacob escorted his parents and Dani's mother to their seats.  The stood, patiently awaiting Dani's arrival.  

050617-268 050617-283 The ring bearers and flower girls did a fabulous job walking down the aisle.

050617-295 050617-305 I love this moment with Dani and her father as they both shed tears of joy before walking down the aisle.  Such a beautiful moment!!

050617-309 050617-314 050617-316 As soon as he saw Dani, Jacob began to cry with tears of joy as well.  It was a perfect moment.  You could see it in their faces, how absolutely happy and in love they are.

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050617-408 050617-416 Before returning to dismiss their guests, Jacob and Dani had a brief moment of quiet.  

050617-427 050617-434 050617-475 Following the ceremony, before heading into the reception, we were able to capture the large family and bridal party portraits.  While it was a bit of a trick to get all the kiddos interested in pictures, they did great!  

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Be sure to come back again and see the final chapter in Jacob and Dani's wedding story!