I couldn't be more excited to finally be sharing the story of Drew and Mandy! I had never laughed more with a couple like I did with these two! When we met, Drew was cracking me up within minutes of the word hello. Mandy was gorgeous and even though I was all nervous because our meeting place at Starbucks had closed and we had to divert to Subway, she just seemed so cool and ready to go with the flow. She's been the same ever since and I could not have met a better couple to get to spend tons of time with! I was lucky to spend time with them for the engagement session, and even more lucky to see them both when they were in Ryan & Heidi's wedding a few months ago. I think next time I could probably even join in on the sorority song that they always sing...how does it go girls..."Never $%#* on a PI PHI!" It's quite a catchy little tune!
So as lucky as I've been to have met Drew and Mandy, I think the two of them are the lucky ones to have found each other and are now beginning a life together. Hopefully, it will be one filled with tons of laughter and good times and I can't think of a better way to explain their wedding day, than to just talk about some of my favorite parts. Let's just begin with a rather cool December day. Add in a ton of bridesmaids, groomsmen and a handful of ushers who couldn't have been more amazing for braving the air and doing some photos outside! Toss in a few shots at the local bar, but not before almost getting ran over on Illinois Street. I promised you they couldn't run over a bridal party of 20 something! So glad I got to have a protege photographer for the day! Drew and Mandy, I had no idea you were going to bring along a master photographer for me to utilize for the day...and now I'm totally spacing and I can't think of his name! Ah but he was fun and great for doing the talking (ok, yelling!) for me when my voice was going away! The night ended with some fantastic dancing with moves I've never seen as the drinks were flowing! Heidi, just wait til you see the cute one of you and Ryan! So funny! One of the best parties I've seen in a long time it was almost tough to leave!
Drew. Mandy. I wish this didn't have to end. I almost know that song by heart! I almost know each and every one of your friends names by heart...all but that one guy man oh man I'm sorry! You all have been tons of fun to be with on your wedding days, and thanks to Heidi and Ryan for introducing you to me, and to each other! I've probably only scratched the surface as to why you were lucky enough to have such a huge bridal party! I can only imagine it's because your friends love you as much as we're starting to! You were the best end to my 2009 weddings and I can't thank you both enough for letting me into your lives and your wedding day. Mandy, I have to thank your sweet and adorable mom and dad for everything too. They were wonderful and I enjoyed meeting them. Also, Drew, your mom just cracked me up! I almost peed my pants for a second when I gave her the ring and we laughed about not dropping it, and then she did! The look on her face was priceless...if only for a second, and then we found it!
As you can see, I could write a chapter in your book if you'd sit long enough to read about me gushing over you two! You're just the cutest you guys! I hope you make each other laugh forever and I wish you tons of happiness! Here are just a couple of some of the ones I loved! Enjoy your photos and slideshow!
*Special thanks to Mark Beecher of Grapevine Productions . The reception hosted by the Ritz Charles, was held at the Indianapolis Arts Garden, with special thanks to Abby.
