As we sat in Panera we laughed and talked about the wedding dress, the planning stress and the photography plan. Jamie sat with her purple shirt and her scarf around her neck. While we talked I couldn't help but notice how when she got really excited she would lean in and her eyes would go wider and she would laugh loudly...After a few short moments of just talking about the wedding, I realized that Jamie was my kind of girl! She actually reminded me a little bit of myself, how I get entirely too excited, I get super loud and out come the belly laugs! Oh man this was going to be one heck of a wedding and the more and more we sat there and discussed the details of the day, the more I couldn't wait to meet this Scott, the man who stole her heart and the man who gave her the to die for ring on her finger!
Not too long after that morning sitting in the Panera, I was waiting in Circle Center Mall for Jamie and Scott. It was a nice and cold December evening and we were about to do the engagement session. I was pumped, after all, I couldn't wait to see what kind of shoes Jamie would be sporting, or the handbag she would be carrying. More than that, I was thrilled when after a few minutes, here came Jamie, gorgeous handbag, cute shoes and Scott! A good 10 minutes later while walking the streets and seeing our breath through the cold air...I totally felt like old friends with these two. This is exactly a perfect match and the rest of the evening was filled with tons of laughing, little gestures of love and a bit of teeth chattering from the brisk air!
So as you can imagine, when I arrived at their beautiful home the day of the wedding, I was beyond elated when I heard a shuffle to the door and there stood Jamie with the hugest smile on her face as she threw open the door. She had wedding hair with a sparkly little tiara, and I couldn't wait to see the dress. Jamie was all smiles from ear to ear. Once we arrived at the church, Scott and the guys were all suited up and nice and calm just waiting in a side room for the day to begin. Soon the ceremony began and Jamie's dad was walking her down the isle. Again, Jamie had the biggest smile but this time so did Scott and it was just really a neat moment to watch while she came down the isle. The rest of the evening was spent at the Bridgewater Club in Carmel with dinner and dancing.
Oh Scott and Jamie! It's taken me a few extra days to get this up because I wanted everything to be just perfect for you two! It was such a fun day with you two and your families and the wedding party made it so easy to photograph! Scott your mom was absolutely darling and your brothers kept me just cracking up the entire night! And Jamie, I spent a few minutes chatting with your mom at the reception and I can see where you get your heart. Wow you guys both just have great families and they made me feel so at ease and welcome to be hanging around with my cameras. Thank you both as well as your friends and families for a great first wedding of 2009! This was for sure one that I would do over and over again if I could! Scott and Jamie I wish you both nothing but all of the love in the entire world and I think you guys will have a wonderful life together as long as you keep Jamie in cute shoes and matching handbags Scott!!! You were a blast to spend the day with and I hope you enjoy the photos!
**side note: Jason with Creative Eye Productions (www.creativeeyeproductions.com) did an excellent job with the video work for Scott and Jamie's wedding! If you are a bride be sure to visit his website and tell him Darci from Bodell Photography sent you! His work is outstanding and his personality is contagious!
