More to come… very soon. For now, I just wanted to apologize for the lack of blog posts last week and give you a little preview of what’s in store from Emily and Josh’s wedding — a fantastic way to kick off August! :)
Here’s a shot from their wedding portrait session at Wyandotte County Park:
Stay tuned for more!
We didn’t wait long to kick off our 2009 wedding season — on January 2nd, while the confetti and noisemakers were still being swept off Times Square, Stephanie and Daniel were getting ready for their special day! :) It was an awesome way to ring in the new year, celebrating the love and commitment of two people.
If you missed the sneak peek of their portraits, check it out first.
The day started with Stephanie getting ready. I love this shot!
Stephanie’s dad was finally allowed into the room to see his daughter in her wedding dress! Priceless!
Stephanie and Daniel decided to not see each other before their ceremony, so we coordinated two separate portrait sessions before the ceremony. Here’s a shot from Daniel’s:
And two from Stephanie’s:
Their ceremony was held at The Church of the Nativity in Leawood, Kansas. It was still decorated for Christmas and was just beautiful!
Stephanie’s dad giving her away to her new husband!
See what I mean about the gorgeous Christmas decor?
One of my favorite moments to capture is the time right after a wedding ceremony, when friends and family shower the bride and groom with hugs and congratulations! I love this shot of Stephanie right after she became a wife, with her bridesmaids all around!
Since the couple didn’t want to see each other before for photos, and it was dark when their evening wedding was finished, we didn’t get to do an outdoor portrait session. Since the church was so lovely, we did all of their portraits inside, and I love the wintertime feel they have!
I love this one!
The reception was at the Lodge at Ironwoods, a really neat modern barn in a park in Leawood. It was a fantastic venue!
Toasts are some of the best times for capturing great reactions! Stephanie’s sister and maid of honor gave a funny toast with advice for Daniel and things he should know about Stephanie — there was a lot of laughter during this one! :)
Double camera coverage capturing the best man (and groom’s brother) speech!
This shot of their first dance has such a dreamy quality, which I love. It reminds me of an old black-and-white movie.
And this expression on her dad’s face is so proud. I love this one of their father-daughter dance:
The tradition of throwing the garter and bouquet is always approached differently from couple to couple. I’m sure this garter approach took Stephanie by surprise (it’s okay…they’re married!). :)
And the bouquet toss reactions were just too great!
I can’t get enough of dancing grandparents — here are Daniel’s grandparents joining the fun on the dance floor!
Stephanie and Daniel, congratulations on your marriage! Wishing you the best 2009 as husband and wife!
Family and friends, click here to sign the guestbook for the online gallery — you’ll be notified when all of the wedding photos are available for viewing!
So, what do you think? What’s your favorite image from the first wedding of 2009?
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Dear Jeff,
I was thinking today about our story. Our story of patience, distance, friendship, phone conversations, e-mails, and years and years of waiting. You know, we’ve always called it a “chick flick” story. And it’s true. The best part is, it’s real life.
I can still feel the nervous excitement I got every time I knew I’d (finally) get to see you, those one or two times a year for HOBY. I remember how my college friends called you “the guy Erica’s going to marry” — even before I let myself believe it. I can still feel how my heart filled up and exploded when you (finally) told me after 5 (or was it more?) years of friendship that you had a “really huge crush on me.” I remember how I couldn’t wait to call all of my friends who had heard me talk about you for years to share the news. I can still feel the anticipation of (finally) getting to see you during our long-distance dating time. I remember the huge phone bills that my parents got for months and months until you (finally) switched to my cell phone service (thanks, Mom. we owe you!). I can still feel the joy of our wedding day, and the realization that it was (finally) here. I remember walking down that aisle towards you and knowing without one ounce of a doubt that you were meant for me.
It’s hard to believe that was a year ago today. I am so blessed to call you my husband. I can’t imagine a more loving, thoughtful, funny, generous, silly, optimistic and encouraging person to spend my years on this earth with.
Thank you for loving me like you do.
Love,
Erica
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October 14, 2007 — A Journey Back to Our Wedding Day! :)
I’m going to let the photos tell the story here… photos by La Brisa Photography
We’re featured in the La Brisa Photography wedding section — to see color versions and more photos, head over there.
One year already? Small, I know, in the grand scheme of things. But so, so great.
Jeffrey…I love you. And I just can’t say it enough.
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