What’s missing from that picture!? OH! THE BRIDE!!

The party starts in the next post!!

THIS blog post is all about the bride & groom!!

I wasn’t sure how that shot would turn out – but I love it!!

And I might love it even more in black & white!!

I MEAN – SERIOUSLY!!!

GORGEOUS!!

STUNNING!!

ALWAYS make sure to set aside time for shots of the two of you at some point in your wedding day!!

There is SO MUCH emotion in that photo!!

Patrick – the best man – supporting Corey as he watches his bride walk down the aisle.

The emotion in Corey’s mom & the excitement in the officiant!

Cue the tears!!

I have to stop here and tell you a little story.

Cait had written a letter and given a gift to Corey. At the bottom of the letter she wrote – make sure you turn the gift over when you open it.

So – he turned the box over to open it. There wasn’t anything on the bottom – so he didn’t think much of it. Must be she wanted him to open it upside-down.

After the ceremony – she asked him about the watch. Did you like the inscription on the back!?

What inscription!? She said – remember – I told you to turn it over when you opened it!!

And I realized that so many conflicts in marriage and ANY relationship are because of things like this.

Corey wasn’t wrong in turning the gift over. He understood what she said differently than what she meant. Neither one was wrong.

It was a sweet moment that didn’t turn into conflict but I thought about how many times it CAN and DOES turn into conflict.

And how even 16 years after saying I DO to my husband – we are STILL learning this!!

Cait & Corey – I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately and making a point to be clear and extend grace in my relationships.

And hat I pray and hope for in your marriage is that you always strive to communicate well and give grace abundantly!!

Corey & his best man have matching wedding bands!!

Next up – pictures of the bride & groom!! You DO NOT want to miss those!!

I LOVE that shot!!

THAT DRESS!!

Cait’s sister surprised her with some mementos on her bouquet!!

Isn’t she absolutely stunning!?

STUNNING!!

She is READY to meet her groom!!!

I met Caitlyn when I took her sister’s wedding photos several years ago!!

I was SO happy for her when she met Corey! An even more excited when they got engaged!!!

They had been looking forward to their wedding day long before they even met each other!

I was SO excited when she asked me to photograph their day!!!

Cait & her sweet little niece who happens to share my name!!

THAT DRESS!!!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!

I thought this was absolutely GENIUS!!

Corey ALWAYS wears a hat. ALWAYS. SO they ALL wore hats – with the wedding info one them!! PERFECT SOLUTION!!

Cait – that was a BEAUTIFUL gift you got him!!

Guys – you made my job easy!! THANK YOU!!

I’ve got LOTS more to show you from this wedding – so keep tuning in!!

She is the CUTEST!!

OH MY HEART!! I love those shots!!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!

Those are some of the sweetest shots EVER!!

Roni – THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to be part of your special moment!! I am truly honored to give you these memories!!

Roni messaged me and asked if I might be available last-minute for their adoption ceremony!

I was!!

ADORABLE!!!

I’ve got LOTS more to show you from their special day!!

I’ve been taking Lauren’s photos for TEN YEARS!!!

I first met her when she was pregnant with her oldest!! And now – they have FOUR kiddos!

Aren’t they BEAUTIFUL!?

Lauren – thank you SO MUCH for asking me into your lives every year – for the last TEN years!!!

I’ve known Megan for OVER 10 years! Jared grew up with her husband!!

GORGEOUS!!

I LOVE scrunchy noses!

Those last shots are almost ALWAYS my favorite shots!!

Megan & Joe – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to spend the evening with you!!

Felicia set up the mini-sessions in her backyard!! Well – her back field – but around here – it’s the same thing!

I ADORE THAT SHOT!

AHHH!! That one too!

ADORABLE!!!

Felicia – thank you SO MUCH for arranging photos in your backyard!