Thursday, September 6, 2012

Wedding Bliss | Longview, WA

A couple of weeks ago, my nephew got married. It was such a treat to not only witness this big event, but I had the honor of photographing it (along with an awesome lady, Melinda Handy) AND Cody was the ring bearer.

My nephew was the ring bearer at our wedding 10 years ago so it was SUPER special to us that he asked Cody to be his ring bearer!

This post is picture heavy, but I hope you enjoy them. :)

This flower girl was so cute and sweet!!!

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I love this tender moment of mom helping the bride with her jewelry.

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I love her dress! It took them awhile to lace her up, but the end result is stunning!

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We did a “first glance” before the ceremony and this was the photographer-gets-teary-eyed moment when the groom sees the bride for the first time.

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These next two are my favorite!

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They were such a fun group…as evident by the pictures…

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This is my favorite, favorite, favorite of the girls!

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The boys posing for their boy band CD cover. Winking smile

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I spy with my little eye…my handsome little dude all dressed up and smiling with the flower girl! :)

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The beautiful flower girl loved her dress so much and was more than happy to spin for me to show it off!

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Beautiful, right?

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The proud mom walking with her son down the aisle before the ceremony.

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And this is the part where tears of joy start to flow from all witnessing their union…

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You know that feeling of being able to exhale after months of planning and stress? Ya, this is what this picture is.

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The groom and his best man/brother with the celebratory cigar. (When I met these boys, they were the same age as my boys…when did they grow up and start smoking cigars???)

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The couple had an awesome getaway car!

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The reception was immediately after the ceremony and the setting was sweet and inviting.

I love this table décor near the main table.

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LOVE the cake!

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This was the moment my tears started flowing…..

The mother/son and father/daughter dances are always so emotional. The love just oozes out of them.

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One last wedding picture of my son, I promise….. Smile 

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Sean and Liz, your wedding was beautiful and THANK YOU so much for letting us be a part of it in so many ways. You are an amazing couple and it is easy to see just how in love you two are.

We wish you lots of happiness and love!!!

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