First up on the “happy anniversary” list is Dena and Chris, who were married one year ago yesterday at King Avenue United Methodist Church, reception at The Athenaeum. What a fun group they were, and here are some pictures to prove it!
Happy Annivesary, Dena and Chris!
As round two of our double-header wedding weekend, Tracie and I spent the day with the lovely Teresa and Bruce. Teresa was working at Bexley United Methodist church as the coordinator for Adriann and Reid’s wedding almost a year ago now, and I met her while I was waiting for Adriann to arrive. We chatted about her wedding and hit it off right away, and the rest is history! There were lots of nice touches that went into Teresa and Bruce’s wedding, including an open ceremony for the church’s congregation followed by a cupcake reception on the lawn. Those cupcakes were adorable and smelled so yummy!
So, on to the show!
Too bad you can’t smell these!
Ring bearer, on a mission.
Bruce, watching the proceedings before it’s time for his entrance.
I love this shot Tracie got of Teresa and her matron of honor on their way to the sanctuary.
This little girl was a total riot. Yes, this is right on the altar.
The best man, Bruce’s son, acting like the ring was stuck on his finger.
Showing the rings to all the family in the first row. I thought this was really sweet.
I have no idea what’s going on here, but this is too funny.
Teresa with their pastor on the lawn. I love how we can see Tracie shooting the kids in the background. It makes for a good “picture” of what was happening.
At Embassy Suites Dublin. We went up to their room to shoot a few alone-time pictures, but en route they stopped to wave at their guests enjoying the cocktails below.
A very sweet toast given by Bruce’s son.
Then lots of hilarity and big laughs at the reception.
Thanks so much, Teresa and Bruce, for having us share you day with you!
One great reason for doing an engagement session – aside from the awesome images you’ll get from it! – is the opportunity it gives us to get to know each other better. The more comfortable you are with me, the more likely you are to feel comfortable being yourselves in front of me and in front of the camera.
Engagement sessions are also a great chance to choose a unique location (where wearing a wedding dress might not be a good idea!), or to shoot in the home you’ve made together and maybe even incorporate your furry family in some shots.
These sessions are also a great time to make some images in a place that holds special meaning to you as a couple, maybe where he proposed or your favorite place for a tasty beverage or a spot where you like hanging out and have made lots of good memories.
And the very best reason for doing an engagement session is memorializing your love for each other. Unless you’re a celebrity, there aren’t many opportunities to have relaxed, natural images made of the two of you together.
And, of course, there’s what to do with your images after the session. One of the items I love best is the guest signing book. Because it has no lines, guests are encouraged to sign autograph book style and write lots of nice wishes to the newly married couple, which becomes a true keepsake.
As you can see, there are a multitude of great reasons for doing an engagement session. So, whether I’m shooting your wedding or not, we can always get together to make some great images!
