Sometimes I think it's best to let the photography do the talking. In this case, I can tell you that the couple was sweet-- they met as children in church and their love was one of those that you could feel and see between them. The bride was ethereal as a fairy-- see for yourself! Her bridesmaids were, as far as I could tell, all cheerleaders and obviously amazing dancers, and great supportive friends. The country vibe was continuous on the private property where bride and groom will now also live. A very real fairy tale, is how I'd describe it! So thankful I was there to document the moments and create beautiful photographs for everyone!
This is the sort of thing I live for... I absolutely adore this photo.
Honestly. When they want to run away, I believe in letting them do it. LOL
Want a happy photographer? Let them take their odd photos.
While I'm talking about me, I'm really sad I don't have a selfie of this one. I keep telling myself to start showing myself more at "work" but I forget. I get really caught up in your moments! So instead, let me tell you what it's like to be me on a wedding day. I left my house with an extra hour because YOU NEVER KNOW, and I parked for a while behind a realty place to close my eyes and chill because YOU CANT SHOW UP EARLY AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. When I arrive somewhere, it's always overwhelming. I try to hide it-- I act like I know where I"m going while smiling and totally taking it all in and scoping out where the perfect light is currently, then I cannot wait to hug the bride and check the vibe! The house in this case had loads of pretty spaces to work in, so I shot the details and took photos of the bridesmaids in these super cute mix of plaids and shorts and boots, then on to the bride dressing and details and portraits.. man the sun was killer, so I made sure the bride had an iced cloth for staying cool outside-- but in the end I think I was the only one that needed it. Ha! I wore a black dress that was chic and seasonable (in my opinion) but soon realized I should just change into the black pants and top because the dress was catching on me when I bent down (oops-- not even a first). The rest of the day is a blur-- I think you can see the results. When the day starts you're looking down a hallway of fireworks at the end, but you don't know what's behind the doors and in this case I was SO HAPPY-- the details, the couple, the moments-- this is why I do this! Do you know what Christmas Poppers are? That's what weddings feel like to me-- I know what's in them but I don't know which specific things I will be getting (and yeah, it feels like a present to me).
So, I hope the photos speak for me, that the moments are loud and clear. I didn't include here the family portraits, the grooms portraits, the getaway vehicle (a tractor) post wedding, surprise fireworks after the wedding, dance photos during the wedding.. so many things! What a beautiful (and hot!) (but totally beautiful!) day! THANK YOU for including me, and for the other many vendors I worked with that day, including:
Flowers and décor by Donald Bailey
Cake by Karen's Kitchen in Smithfield
Dj and photobooth with Epix Melody Entertainment
Videography by Brittany for 3Sixty Vision Events