Matthew & Carrie Get [Married]!

Matthew & Carrie are both accountants from Raleigh.  I was so pleased to get Carrie's phone call this past winter, and book her over the phone!  It's amazing when people put that much trust in you.  The wedding was full of traditions new and old. 

Carrie knew she had to have her reception at Pine Lake Country Club - where all of her childhood memories were made, and where being a "Gilbert Girl" was truly something special.

Ceremony: Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
Reception: Pine Lake Country Club
Tux's: Calvin Klein from Men's Warehouse
Custom Wedding Dress: Weddingo.net
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Cake: Cakes by Victoria
Florist: Abbey Rose
DJ: David Alexander from Spintastic Sounds

and my favorites...

 

Chris & Terri Get [Married]!

It was Valentine's Day weekend and Ryan and I were both off... per our normal "off" routine we sat down with our coffee and proceeded to watch Dr. Phil.  Yes, Dr. Phil... shhhh!  You're going to miss the rest of the story.  So ANYWAY, as we were watching Chris & Terri came on stage... and my heart went out.  Chris and Terri have been together for 7 years, with no engagement (not for the lack of desire!) and 3 children.  One of which was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at the age of 2.  To read more of their story go here.

To make a long story short... Dr. Phil gave Chris & Terri a free wedding.  Because of my own battle with cancer I wrote into the show, and offered to photograph their wedding.  After many emails, phone calls, a flight and cup of coffee later we finally met... and totally hit it off.  I loved this couple... LOVE this couple.  Their bravery, perseverance, love and faith in their family will be something I carry with me always.  Chris and Terri... I'll see you guys in a month back in Kansas City!  We need to grab dinner!

Dress: Paula Varsalona from Bridal Extraordinaire
Ceremony & Reception: Staley Farms Golf Club
Tux's: Bridal Extraordinaire
Cake: Caren's Cakes
Flowers: Floral Accents
Luau Dancers: Aloha Chicago (part 1) & various members of Terri's Family (part 2)

Chris and Terri's reception included a luau!

And my favorites...

Happy family...

Josh & Sarah Get [Married]!

It was a hot, hot, hot day.  But Josh and Sarah were getting married today.  The programs were printed, the Tux's all fit and Sarah's shoes... well, I'll just let you look for yourself.  The sky was a vision of azure blue and puffy white clouds, and I couldn't stop dragging the bridal party out into the heat to capture the canvas of colors.  Hope you enjoy!

And my favorite... (you have no idea how long it took to set this one up!)