Christiana + josh

Getting married during a pandemic is quite an ordeal. It helps to be getting married in the community you grew up in, one where you can lean on your neighbors and your vendors have known your family for decades. Christiana and Josh were married on June 27th across the street from her parents' home where three of their neighbors let them combine their backyards to make the perfect creek side wedding.

Macro shots of a sparkling diamond engagement ring on wooden surface.
Beautiful wedding bouquet with burgundy and pink roses with greenery accents.
Wedding preparation scene in a room with peach colored walls.
Wedding dress displayed near vintage turquoise mirror in peach-toned room.
Decorated wedding reception drinks on rustic wooden table surface.
Wedding preparation moments captured near turquoise vintage mirror.
A first look moment between a bride in her wedding dress and someone in a suit entering through a doorway.
Wedding celebration candid moments in an indoor setting with peach walls.
Intimate wedding moments captured in room with turquoise accents and peach walls.
A joyful family portrait with toddler twins in matching pink dresses.
White wedding chairs set up in rows on a grassy lawn with a decorative arch in the distance.
A woman in navy adjusts a boutonniere on a man's grey suit jacket outdoors.
An outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs facing a coastal house and decorated arch.
A white event tent set up near the waterfront with American flag flying.
Fresh oranges and burgundy drink koozies arranged on a wedding bar setup.
A small floral centerpiece with burgundy roses on a white tablecloth.
A memorial table display with framed photographs at an outdoor wedding.
A black military transport vehicle decorated with stars parked in a residential driveway.
Guest signing guestbook at outdoor wedding reception on white linen covered table with decorative elements.
Vintage window frame with handwritten wedding details displayed on grass near white tent.
Bartender pouring drinks at outdoor wedding bar service station.
Large white wedding tent set up on landscaped lawn with white picket fence and tables.
Row of decorated cupcakes with white frosting and brown wrappers on display at outdoor event.
White wedding reception tent filled with guests on a sunny day.
Three-tiered dessert stand displaying decorated cupcakes with ornate details at wedding reception.
Elegant dessert and food display table under white tent with waterfront view.
Wedding cake with 'Mr and Mrs' topper displayed on cake stand with natural decor.

their story

Christiana and Josh met through online dating and had a long distance relationship to start. Christiana started school to be an x-ray technician after her time in the military and her school just so happened to be closer to where Josh was living in Pennsylvania. Josh proposed last August when they purchased a home together!


Their wedding was filled with their closest family and friends. The wedding party consisted of the bride and the groom, and the bride's mom was her matron of honor. It was the perfect wedding, regardless of the pandemic. All the feels were felt, vows were promised, newlywed kisses were sweet, songs were played, shoes were kicked off, the dance floor filled up, shots were taken, and they were all surrounded by love.

Wedding party walking together on landscaped garden path.
Wedding party members in formal attire walk along a landscaped garden path.
Two attendants in matching pink dresses walk along a garden path carrying baskets at an outdoor wedding.
Wedding guests seated in folding chairs watch ceremonial activities on a grassy lawn.
A couple walks down stone steps at their outdoor wedding venue.
A couple descends stone steps at their outdoor coastal wedding venue.
Wedding ceremony guests stand during an outdoor celebration with white chairs on a lawn.
Wedding party and guests gather on a lawn with white chairs and a coastal backdrop.
An outdoor wedding ceremony takes place with guests gathered on a lawn.
An outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on a lawn with white chairs and guests gathered under tall trees.
An outdoor wedding ceremony under an arch with guests seated on white chairs.
A wedding ceremony unfolds on a grassy lawn with white chairs and a large house in the background.
Wedding guests seated on white folding chairs on a lawn with a beautiful waterfront house in the background.
A waterfront wedding ceremony with rows of white chairs and guests viewing from both sides of a stone path.
An intimate outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on a lawn with white chairs and decorative greenery.
Bride in lace wedding dress poses in garden with purple and pink flowers.
Summer wedding portrait in blooming garden with pink and purple flowers.
A wedding portrait on a white porch with a beautiful pink and burgundy bouquet.
Summer garden bridal portrait featuring white lace dress and pink bouquet.
A series of outdoor groom portraits in grey suit with burgundy accent.
A couple walks away down a garden path surrounded by greenery and white fencing.
A couple shares a tender moment in a garden with purple flowers and a pink and white bouquet.
Loving embrace captured in garden setting with colorful flowers and natural greenery.
Elegant bridal portrait in a garden with vibrant purple flowers and natural landscaping.
Garden wedding photography with rustic fence and purple floral landscaping.
Beautiful garden wedding photo with lush landscaping and bright summer flowers.
A touching moment between newlyweds in a garden with pink and white flowers.
A couple poses on a white porch with a pink and burgundy floral bouquet.
Detailed lace wedding dress train spreads across garden path with purple flowers in background.
Wedding portraits of a groom in grey suit with burgundy tie standing on grass.
Multiple angles of a groom in formal attire sitting and standing outdoors.
A romantic wedding kiss in a garden setting with a beautiful floral bouquet.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment in a lush garden setting with wooden fencing.
A couple smiles together outdoors with purple flowers and greenery in the background.
Romantic couple moment photographed in lush garden with vibrant summer blooms.
Lace wedding dress against colorful garden backdrop with purple flowers and rustic fence.
Portrait series of a groom in grey suit sitting on stone wall with burgundy tie.
A groom in a dark suit sits thoughtfully on a stone wall outdoors.
Romantic garden bridal portrait with flowing lace dress and floral bouquet.
A wedding party of four poses in a garden with purple flowers and waterfront views.
A wedding group photo with family members in a garden setting with purple flowers and greenery.
Wedding party members pose in formal attire against a backdrop of lush greenery and flowering plants.
Wedding group photo with bridal party gathered in front of decorative garden landscape.
Wedding celebration group photo in garden setting with purple flowers and evergreen backdrop.
Joyful wedding party poses outdoors with beautiful garden and water views in the background.
Wedding portrait in a garden setting with colorful flowers and greenery.
Large wedding party gathering outdoors with mix of formal attire against garden landscape.
Extended wedding party group photo in garden setting with water view and trees in background.
Family portrait in garden setting with vibrant purple flowers and rustic fence.
Couple poses with infant in garden setting with purple flowering plants and water view.
Family portrait in summer garden setting with blooming purple flowers and wooden fence.
Couple shares their first dance under an elegant white tent with wedding guests seated at tables in the background.
Dancing couple celebrates their special moment on a wooden dance floor under a large outdoor wedding tent.
Romantic dance moment captured at an outdoor tented wedding reception with guests watching from white chairs.
Wedding couple shares an intimate dance moment on parquet flooring under outdoor tent reception.
Couple shares an elegant dance at outdoor wedding reception with seated guests in background.
Couple dancing during wedding reception under white tent while guests look on from seated area.
Reception dance captured under white tent with guests seated at tables on manicured lawn.
Wedding celebration features couple dancing under white tent with reception guests seated at tables.
Intimate dance moment on wooden floor during outdoor tented wedding reception.
Couple dances on wooden floor during daytime outdoor wedding reception under white tent.
Guests seated at round tables under an elegant white tent canopy at a daytime event.
Wedding guests gather under a large white tent for an outdoor reception celebration.
Group gathered around a black food truck labeled 'Mission BBQ' at an outdoor event.
Mission BBQ food truck parked outside for catering service.
White event tent set up on a grassy lawn for outdoor celebration.
Large white tent with tables set up on rolling green lawn for outdoor gathering.
Tables and chairs arranged under white tent canopy for outdoor celebration.
Party guests dancing on wooden dance floor under white tent at outdoor celebration.
Elderly woman smiles joyfully while holding baby at outdoor celebration.
People dancing and mingling on wooden dance floor at outdoor tent event.
Wedding party gathered near waterfront dock during outdoor celebration.
A group stands together on a dock by the water on a cloudy day.
Wedding party poses together on wooden dock near marina with boats in background.
Three women in floral dresses pose on wooden dock by waterfront.
Three women in formal dresses pose together on wooden dock by the water.
White wedding tent setup at waterfront venue with wooden pier leading to celebration.
Group portrait of women in floral dresses on waterfront dock.
Group lifts wooden plank together under event tent at outdoor celebration.
Couple cuts their wedding cake together under white tent at outdoor reception.
Wedding couple shares cake feeding moment at outdoor reception under tent.
Newlyweds playfully feed each other wedding cake at outdoor reception.
Newlyweds playfully feed each other cake during their wedding reception under an outdoor tent.
Couple shares romantic moment while cutting their wedding cake at outdoor reception.

congratulations to the stauffers!

I wish you both nothing short of a happy, fulfilling marriage and I can't thank you enough for letting me play a small part in your big day!