Fairytale Christmastide Catholic Wedding | Siobhan + Michael via Spoken Bride

“I wish I could say that I felt calm and at peace, but at times quite the opposite was true, especially leading up to our vows. At almost the moment I reached the altar, I was overtaken by anxiety and fear of entering into the sacrament. I think it was the devil’s last attempt to keep Mike and me apart.”

“Imagine my surprise when we received the wedding photos and video. Throughout the day, I was smiling—not the “performance” smile I put on for photographs, but a real smile that radiates a profound joy.”

-Siobhan, bride

A few days after Christmas last year, I made the drive out to Stamford, Connecticut to capture Siobhan and Michael’s long-awaited wedding day. In addition to their ceremony at the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, this deeply spiritual couple incorporated elements of their Catholic faith throughout their wedding day.

Siobhan and Michael’s wedding is live today on the Spoken Bride blog! Click here to read Siobhan’s full reflection and see more photos of this unique fairytale wedding.