Presbyterian Student Center, Athens, Georgia Elopement Photo Story Award

Presbyterian Student Center Wedding Pic of the couple ressessing the outdoor aisle

Presbyterian Student Center Wedding Pic | The couple ressesses down the aisle

The couple ressesses down the aisle, followed by Otis.

Sean and Casper have been best friends since they were 12. In the years since that first meeting, the two have supported each through laughter and tears, difficult transitions and personal resurrections.

It’s not surprising that along their journey, they found themselves attracted to each other in many ways. At age 16, they began to date and in their early twenties, they were ready to tie the knot.

The two chose to attend the same college, the University of Georgia. And while there, the Presbyterian Student Center became a second home to them. Some might consider this surprising since Sean is an agnostic. But agnosticism aside, it was the center’s welcoming and affirming stance towards the LGBTQ+ community that drew the couple to the space.

So it came as no surprise that Sean and Casper chose the center as the venue for their wedding. The ceremony took place in the courtyard next to the center, which was decorated with string lights, a favorite of theirs, for the grand occasion.

It also came as no surprise that Sean’s service dog Otis, who had been at his side, during the years he and Casper were getting to know each other, was the ring bearer for the wedding. To make things even more fun, Sean and Casper invited friends to bring their dogs, as well.

Cali N Tito’s Restaurant, their favorite place to eat and hang out while in school, catered their dinner at their reception.

One of the most exiting parts of getting married, according to the couple, was that they were able stand in front of friends and family and celebrate “the liberation of being themselves.”

BW Image from a Student Center Wedding showing Three dog friends hanging out

BW Image from a Student Center Wedding | Three dog friends hang out

Two dog friends hang out with Otis, the ringbearer, while waiting for the ceremony.

Athens, GA Presbyterian Wedding image showing Dog treats were available

Athens, GA Presbyterian Weddings | Dog treats are available

One of the dogs attending the wedding checks out the "treats."

GA Presbyterian Wedding Reception Photo of Friends watching the cake cutting

GA Presbyterian Wedding Reception Photo | Friends watching the cake cutting

Friends watch while Sean and Casper spread cookie cake icing on each other.

GA Wedding Reception Pic in BW creating during the toast speeches

GA Wedding Reception Pic in BW | listening to toasts

Sean tears up while listening to his parents' toast.

GA Wedding Reception Photo of the dog ringbearer getting the mic

GA Wedding Reception Photographer | The dog ringbearer gets the mic

Sean offers Otis, his ringbearer, the mic during the time for toasts.

Presbyterian Student Center Wedding Event image of friends playing a game

Presbyterian Student Center Wedding Event | friends playing a game

Sean and friends play a game during the reception.