Hilary and Jon

During my Respiratory Therapist days at Nanticoke, I became friends with the beautiful bride you are about to see below. Hilary was one half of my lucky charm, and her sister Bethany was the other. I swear, when they were both working on my shift, I had a good day. Thinking back on it now, I’m beginning to wonder if it was because I was one of the lucky few who they would invite into their nurses lounge whenever they had secret delicious food items.

I really count myself as lucky. It has been 2 years since I have worked in a hospital, and I have been given a chance to still be a small part of her life. Seeing Hilary and Jon on their wedding day was truly magical. Also, a side note: Hilary, Jon is one of the few grooms I have ever seen make himself right at home on the dance floor. He’s won my heart as well!

As soon as I walked in, the girls of Bombshell Beauty Bar filled my head with enough compliments to make my head giant for a few years. Not only do these two do hair and make up, but they were also the bartenders during the reception. I see a monopoly in the making.

Jon slammed it out of the park with his letter and gift to Hilary. One of the most powerful moments for me to witness throughout the day.

Jon was nothing but smiles the entire time he was breaking into his gifts.

Hilary put together this little box for me to take a photo of the rings in. Girl is on top of it! Also, Check out her custom garters as well! Support the boys in blue! They are out there everyday risking their lives for all of us.

There is to much beauty here we needed two cameras to capture it all.

The gifts that the Bride and Groom came up with were pretty amazing. Here is a custom pocket book for mama, papa received an engraved tie clip and custom tie, and in case you missed my story they made a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on behalf of my daughter. No joke, I got teary eyed just writing that last sentence.

Hilary, stop the madness. You are just gorgeous!

Shortly after, Jon’s brother proceeded to choke him out.

That first look.

Best dressed person of the day was Mason, hands down.

It’s a different kind of hug, but I like it.

Best formal portrait pose ever.

I walked in and Jon said “Oh good, you’re here! I wrote this for you.” Then I woke up from that lovely dream. Before the ceremony though, he grab the guitar and started to play a little ditty. It was awesome.

Get yourself a girl that looks at you like Hilary looks at Jon.

Vanderwende Acres is an absolutely beautiful wedding venue located in Seaford. Check them out, and tell Sarah the Wedding Coordinator I said Hi :P

Wedding dresses make the perfect netting to capture critters.

As soon as I took it, I was like “Yup, that’s the blog cover.”

She has such a beautiful, fierce look. And I have a special place in my heart for finger guns.

This photo booth pose.

Vanderwende Acres literally has everything for everyone.

Fairy tale lighting.

Mom Mom did not leave herself out of the party. Her chair was right on the dance floor, and she was tearing it up.

Jon kept pushing the cake up towards Hilary’s nose, and she kept bending back trying to avoid the inevitable.

Commanding the entire dance floor is a pretty cool super power.

Uh, Jon…

When Hilary and Peggy twirled in perfect sync.

I know you have been scrolling to look for it so here it is. My favorite dancer of the night is actually two people. Mike and Danny with the combo move.

They went to take their selfie at the photobooth but the instant camera was destroyed. They said “I don’t understand how this could even happen.” After attempting to fix it, they walked away, Jon tripped, and the camera fell off the table.

This was such a fun wedding, and it was so nice to see some of my old hospital friends all over again. It doesn’t get more fairy tale than an officer marrying a nurse. Two people devoted to each other, and to helping those in need. If you have never done so, thank an officer and/or healthcare worker. It may seem like something small, but in reality it’s a huge gesture.