Spokane, Washington. I should warn you before you continue any further that there’s a polo match here. It happened at the Spokane Polo Club. Before that, the ceremony happened at Manito Park.

I admit that I’m a bit of a sentimentalist, and thus I’m willing to admit that when it came vows time and Will was unable to get a word out through his tears, well, I got the chills. The ceremony was an overwhelming experience, full of meaning and emotion. It’s not salesmanship when I say that this kind of experience makes the hundreds and hundreds of hours I spend pouring through photos every summer worth it. In fact, it’s humbling.

If you’re yearning for more of Chelsea and Will on the web, look no further than their engagement photos here.

Meagan’s an elementary school teacher and her class had plenty of time to compose some well-meaning tips for Darren, as he’s an Irish national and had his visa application denied several times before getting into the country to have a wedding. Originally scheduled for the fall, it happened in the late winter. In the mean time, however, Meagan was busy talking to Darren, immigration officials, state representatives, and vendors, trying to figure out how this whole thing would work. I can’t imagine a more composed bride in such frustrating circumstances.

The ceremony and reception were at Patsy Clark Mansion in Spokane. It was dark outside, warm and comfortable inside, and, I have to imagine—quite a relief for Meagan and Darren.