“Love her but leave her wild.”

— Atticus

1394.

These cuties joked all weekend that they have all be waiting 1394 days to celebrate and everyone needed to “party accordingly.” Which everyone was more than happy to oblige. Everywhere they went their hype team (wedding party) would start a chant, “Murphy….Murphy….Murphy.” They would start quietly then get loud and jump around and throw their hands up in the air, it was SO much fun to be a part of! I think after all was said and done, if Kat and Chris could have chosen to have their “normal” wedding last year verses their covid reschedule now, they would have still chosen this. The anticipation was well worth the wait.

You can’t have a covid reschedule without the quintessential drink of choice, Corona. We were joking that they nearly went out of business when the virus first hit, now it’s the favorite drink at every rescheduled event. The weather even gave them a nod of approval as it was the most gorgeous sunny day, complete with a slight drop in temp to welcome fall.

Chris and Kat wrote letters to each other and read them during their first look. I think this might be my new favorite way to greet each other. So heartfelt, and allowed them to say everything they wanted to say to each other in the moment and also started the portraits off on a genuinely love-filled note.

This day was 100% worth the wait and I am so grateful these guys stuck it out and grew stronger together as they rescheduled all their plans. Thank you so much for including me you guys! So happy you are officially #finallythemurphys :)

The Vendors who made the day possible:

Photographers: Cynthia Viola with Guillermo Delgado

Venue and Coordinator: Aubriana with The Oaks at Salem

Her Dress: Stella York from Michele-A Bridal Boutique

His Attire: Kenneth Cole Reaction from Men's Warehouse

Bridesmaids: Kennedy Blue

Groomsmen: Egara from Men's Warehouse

Her Ring: Belloring Etsy Shop

His Ring: Gentlemen's Junction Etsy Shop

Her Perfume: Coco Chanel (Chris chose this for her just before the wedding) :)

His Cologne: Dior Sauvage

Hair Stylist: Taylor Burgos (Chris's sister)