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She had been dealing with it for a few years and in the past few months it had taken a turn for the worst and the wedding was still a couple weeks away. But…she promised, and mothers always keep their promises. They had planned to bring in some help within the next few days, but things just didn’t work out that way. They brought the priest in, and decided it was going to take place right by her bedside.

As joy mixed with sadness they were finally pronounced husband and wife. They turned to her, mom we’re married. And she blinked, one last blink as acknowledgment that she held on, she made it, she witnessed it, she indeed kept her promise. And then… she let go. She was off to a better place, one where there is no such thing as mean mean Cancer, and where her pain and suffering were no longer with her.

Mary and David, I know I said this a million times that night, but you two are truly amazing. Your courage to keep moving during these difficult times is evidence of your strength as a couple, which I truly admire. Mary, I wish I could have been able to meet your mother, but it is clear that she and your father did a remarkable job raising you, and I am sure that she was an amazing woman. I am so excited for what your future holds together as a couple, and thank you for letting me be a part of your day. Love always, Megan Beth

Their ceremony took place at the gorgeous St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish in Bethesda. And their reception was held at the bomb top floor Capital View ball room at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

Hello Gucci.

You go girl!

Really, do I need to comment on how stunning Mary looked?!

And David, looking mighty good too!

I love this one of Mary checking out the new ‘hardware.’

They said they barely have pictures of themselves…yea sure, they look like old pros to me.

Mary and David are the dream couple and trusted me completely, and let me do ANYTHING I wanted. So I was all, hey lets go to the parking garage, they were totally on board! Trusting me completely leads to images like this FABULOUSNESS!!

One of my favorites from the day!

And oh, did I mention they had a surprise for their guests?! There was a DRAGON DANCE. Hell to the yes. Wow. It was amazing!

A moment to remember Mary’s mother.

You guys are so fab!

Her hair was finished and she slipped into her gorgeous dress. She was beaming and all of her girlfriends couldn’t stop commenting on how stunning she looked. Cause, she did. As she made her way to the church she couldn’t believe that the day she had been waiting for finally arrived, her happily ever after, and Nelson was her prince charming. He reached his hand out to comfort her as she got choked up during their vows and gave an extra squeeze of her hand when she kissed her mother thank you and goodbye. Because, that’s what prince charmings do.

Nelson and Stella, Thank you so much for being so fabulous and up for whatever we suggested. You guys are amazing and I wish you nothing but loads of laughter and happiness. Hope you had an whirlwind time in Bora Bora, I can’t wait to see the pictures. Much Love, Megan

And a huge huge thank you to the uber talented Peter Bang for letting me tag along and shoot with him! Thanks Peter, can’t wait to do it again! Next time lets take the Hummer limo to Georgetown :)

Always love a gorgeous lace heel.

Stella’s dog Lacey was VERY protective of her and would bark at anyone who came close…especially someone with a camera.

Loving the black and pink details everywhere.

Amazing image, on my list of top ten favorite, ever.

Nelson looked so dapper in his dress uniform!

This one makes me smile. It’s simple, but full of real emotion.