I could completely write a book here, so just bear with me! It's amazing to be on the sidelines and watching as Troy and Carrie interacted with their friends, their families and their guests on their wedding day. Truly some fantastic people they have in their lives that I really believe helped to make them into the two they are today. You can't help but smile when you are in their presence and the way they are with each other is simply adorable.
At the very end of the night when I say my goodbye's and I gather my camera bags to leave, I can't help but have the slightest little empty feeling in my stomach. I don't think I can help but get attached to many of my couples because we spend lots of time together through meetings, engagement sessions and many phone calls and emails, but over a short 24 hour period with a rehearsal and a wedding, I feel like I just gained a whole room full of new friends and even a few new best friends! Troy and Carrie, your friends and family were so incredibly fun to be with and I felt like I just flew in for the weekend to enjoy the wedding with them...only with a couple cameras at my side, and a way less appealing accent! It's going to be tough to let you all go, but some of are just going to have to be strong...sniff...sniff! By the way, Carrie, I was tempted to kidnap your cat...or squeeze him senseless! Either way, I decided a photo was in order, and he's probably tucked in nicely in some random box at your home!
One of my absolute favorite moments from the day was the first dance. They had been taking lessons which turned out to be pretty impressive until...well, you'll see in the photo below. The entire room filled with bursts of laughter as Troy tried to get around that dress! It was so cute and they both laughed which just goes to show once again how awesome they really are! I also loved how they exchanged their vows in both german and english, which is something I've never seen done before. And who couldn't leave a story without mention on the ultra fabulous mini cheeseburgers that made a late night appearance at the reception! Everyone loved them, me included!
I've talked enough, and it's time for some photos! Carrie, Troy, I only hope that you are as thrilled with these photos as I am! I wish you the best as you begin your lives in Boston (away from your cat...remember, we took LOTS of photos of him just for you!). I know you will have lots of support and tons of prayers from everyone here, myself included. Thanks again for allowing me, Ashley and Lanette to follow your every move for a day! We had a blast and we'll never forget all of you!
