This past weekend, I was blessed to photograph the wedding of my cousin Joel and Sarah, who we are so extremely happy to welcome into our family. Jake and I traveled to Indiana for the occasion along with our kids. Our sweet girl, Chloe, was one of the flower girls. 🙂 The wedding was simple and beautiful with lots of meaningful moments, plenty of smiles and laughter, a few tears (my own included) and a whole lot of fun! Family weddings always mean so much to me. I know there are some photographers out there that avoid shooting family weddings and events, but I’m the complete opposite. To be able to use my talents for my family and friends makes it so much more special for me. I was so happy that Sarah and Joel wanted me to shoot their wedding and engagement session. We had a blast! Without further ado, here are some pictures from their big day:
Sarah’s dress was absolutely perfect for her. She looked stunning! (She’s such a beauty, she probably would have looked just as pretty wearing a burlap bag.) 😉
Joel didn’t look too bad either.
I love it when the groom sees his bride for the first time. Sarah and Joel decided to wait to see each other until she walked the aisle. Love their smiles.
Instead of having birdseed lightly tossed at them as they exited the church, they pretty much got pounded with it. I had a ton in my hair and I am still finding it in my lens bag.
Joel’s and my grandfather (and my dad, too) are big fans of Allis Chalmers tractors. I just happened to notice this one sitting behind the church so I had to take advantage of it for a couple ring shots. (Edited to add: my mom reminded me that grandpa actually likes Massey Harris tractors. oops! But I still like the tractor shot anyway!)
Check out that groom’s cake! hahaha!
Their first dance … it can only be described as romantic. I’m sure they spent a lot of time learning it because they looked incredible out there. I only hope someone caught it on video because it was a beautiful sight. Made me want to go out and take some dance lessons.
After all the dancing, bouquet and garter, Joel surprised Sarah with a limo for their getaway vehicle.
There are a ton more pictures I wanted to share here, but they will have to wait for the slideshow.
Congratulations, Joel and Sarah! Lots of love! Hope you had a fabulous honeymoon. 🙂
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AHHHHH!!!!!!!! CAN’T CAN’T CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE REST OF THEM!!!!!!! 🙂
love the lighting in those outdoor shots!
i just found your blog from the comment on jill’s blog from photolovecat. just thought i’d send some blog love your way too ;o)
and … just saw you are a michigander. i used to live on the east side in a small town goodrich, near flint ;o)
I love the ones of them coming down the aisle!! So bright and cheery – beautiful work!