Matt and Kristen are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing them for several years now, as they were a year ahead of me in school growing up. I had only witnessed their marriage through social media up until this past weekend, though, when I was lucky enough to be able to capture their vow renewal.

These two are the real deal. Their vows were some of the most beautiful words I’ve heard spoken between a married couple. After six and a half years of marriage, the words they exchanged were much different than those of newlyweds. They were words that reflected how they had grown together as a couple and how the inevitable highs and lows of marriage had made them stronger. I felt so privileged to not only have been there but to be given the honor of capturing these special moments for them.