I just adore these photos + back story sent over by the lovely Jasmine Star. From Jasmine, “It all started with her blog post. She was single girl writing about what she looked for in a Christian man…and Whitney poured her heart on the web. A stranger by the name of Drew left a comment. A rather nice comment, so Whitney did what any girl would do: She Facebooked him. And–oh-my-goodness–he was cute! And from Manhattan. Whitney envisioned Drew walking chic New York streets in an oversized pea coat and was smitten. They corresponded over the web and Whitney admitted her passion for sailing, a tradition passed down from her grandfather, and Drew confessed he dreamed of sailing the world one day. Sometimes he worried he’d miss the hills of Kansas. Kansas? Didn’t he mean New York? Huh? No, Drew explained, I live in Manhattan, Kansas.
Whitney fell deeper in love with Drew from Kansas, and when he decided to move to Marina Del Rey, California to be closer to her, he took residence on a boat. He was the first stop on his world tour…little did he realize Whitney would be his passenger for life. They married two months ago and bought a boat for their future trip. Though Whitney started a business and Drew is an associate pastor, their goal is to board their boat in Long Beach and sail away. Together.”
This nautical wedding shoot was styled by Kelly Makes Things, who also provided the vintage Emma Bomb dress. Photography by Jasmine Star.
Thanks so much to Whitney + Drew for letting me share your story + photos! Best wishes on your journey!
I spotted this on JS’s blog and loved this especially her dress. Great nautical shoot.
Thanks SO much, Jen! :)
What a cute story and love the photos. Her bouquet is SWEET!!
i love this shoot. it’s so beautiful. that light! ah!
So adorable! Love the clothes and the story is so sweet.
Jen, awesome post. Thanks for sharing all aspects of this story!!
What a great love story, and awesome pictures from the marina.
What a lovely story!
Carolina
oh i love the dress !!!!
What a fun idea for a bouquet!
Oh, such a romantic dream to sail around the world together! The crocheted bodice on the gown is unusual and so sweet.
So pretty! I love the bride’s style – her dress, hairpiece, jewelry… and her bouquet… with nautical rope! Genious!
SO CUTE!!!!
this is so much fun! the bouquet is awesome!
I love this story! What an adorable couple. I especially love her style. You can totally see her personality shine through in these shots.
Oh wow…that just made my heart melt!
What an amazing story! And just stunning pics from the fab Jasmine Star! Loved this post!
So as a florist I’m usually all about the flowers… but I’m in LOVE with that bouquet!
Jasmine knocks my socks off. This is probably my favorite shoot by her, ever. It’s just so stunning.
beautiful photos!!! thanks for sharing Jasmine!
The light, the sea, cute couple… this shoot is amazing!!! Congratulations!!
This shoot is perfection! LOVE the couple – so stylish and fabulous! Their passion makes the shoot!
What a beautiful session! The couple is absolutely stunning and the nautical theme is gorgeous!
Thank you Jen, Jasmine, Kelly, and all of the kind commenters! SO stoked to see our love story on this incredible blog. I will be telling the somewhat detailed version of how our (cringe) internet romance came about on my site (www.whitneydarling.com) for those who emailed me wondering about the details! Excited to share the best story I’ve ever told.
What an amazing story and such great and unique photos.
A wedding on a boat…what can be more romantic?