Thursday, June 25, 2009

coming soon: drew & mandy.


**I need a couple more days but I couldn't wait to show you this one...how's our cougar?!

troy & carrie: married.

**click on the shopping cart (below the pictures, in the black slideshow box) and click on Troy and Carrie's last names to view and order photos from the wedding**

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!












































                              

Friday, June 12, 2009

troy & carrie: the rehearsal.

I've just had the pleasure of getting to know some of Troy and Carrie's guests who have come from all over the globe to be here for their wedding tomorrow. It's going to be a gorgeous wedding and I'm really excited to be a part of it all! Here are just a couple of photos from tonight.


Monday, June 8, 2009

khoi & lauren: married.

**click on the shopping cart (below the pictures, in the black slideshow box) and click on Khoi and Lauren's last names to view and order photos from the wedding**

Lauren rolled up in a horse and carriage as the crowd waited for her arrival. You could hear the hoofs of the horse beat against the pavement as her friends and family watched and gasped. It was really something out of a fairytail and the look on Khoi's face was nothing but proud. Lauren was nothing but smiles as she walked with her dad down the isle.

Thanks Khoi and Lauren for being so much fun to be with for a day! You not only have been so incredibly easy going and sweet and fun, but you have also been great to talk "camera" with! I truly enjoyed each time we got together to talk about your wedding day and I would welcome that opportunity again, any day! I personally think you were both made for each other and I wish you nothing but the happiest life ever!

They were married in Greenwood, went to Costa Rica for a fabulous honeymoon, and are now beginning their lives together in North Carolina!

Enjoy your photos! Here are just a few of my favorites from the day!