Amy & Brian's Wedding

Here we are...I'm actually writing Amy & Brian's wedding blog. I met them two years ago at Brian's brother's wedding, did engagement pictures for them last year and had their wedding typed in on my calendar for over a year. WOW...I can't believe the day has already come and gone.

I love working with these two and I'm so happy for them to officially be starting their new life together. It's so much fun to work with families over and over again. You really get to start to know people, and their extended families.

Up front I know that I've put a ton of pictures on this specific blog...Oh well can't help it...too many favorites to count!

They're a little out of order, but I did that so Amy hopefully wouldn't hate me forever for putting the sappy stuff up first thing. More about that in a minute though!

This is Amy and her Dad...when he came to see her before the wedding. AHH! I love this moment so much. (I got to meet Amy's dad when we went to his house for half of the engagement session..he's so nice!)

Here's one of Brian and his dad in the groom's holding room getting ready. I think they look happy! I've loved working with his family both times!

Here's one of Amy's dress before she slipped it on....after I saw this angle there was no other angle to shoot it at that would please me as much..lol

And now for part of my explanation from above. For most weddings I start out at the beauty shop with the bride and her maids while they're getting their hair done. I like to follow brides around and get the whole story of the day. Plus I usually get pictures for the groom of some of the fun teased up (pre- hairdo) of the bride.

This image is something that I've seen several times, with different brides. For some reason a good 80% of girls have this look when they get those tiaras put on. It's not an easy task and it HURTS! I loved this one and its storytelling worth, but Jeremy keeps telling me, "Don't put that one on your blog!!!" I can't help it...I love it too much. Please forgive me Amy..at least you're totally cute!..(and at least I didn't put it first?)
Brian & Amy decided to exchange gifts before the ceremony. Future brides, take note..this is a beautiful idea! I think all couples should do it!

Is that a purple envelope Brian? It looks like that card may have been funny!

Again, I have a story. As part of Brian's gift to Amy he gave her a Bible with "Amy Martin" engraved on the outside. The room was so full of emotion when she opened it! P.S. Brian, that was an excellent idea.

(So again, I have to apologize to Amy for putting a cry picture up, but I want you to know that I can not, CAN NOT look at this picture without crying myself. EVERY TIME. It touches on my emotions somehow, touches a part of my soul. I sit here and cry as I type about it. It was just a purely beautiful moment and I won't forget it any time soon. Moments like this are why I love my job, because they mean something and I get a front row seat at some of the best times of peoples lives. {So don't be mad at me, K? :) }

Beautiful available light....a beautiful bride...need I say more?
and one of my favorites...the dip picture! Had to show this one..(note..the sky is showing up a little more blue than in the actual picture...has something to do with file compression for posting online..just in case anyone is wondering.Hello beautiful 1950's movie scene! This is my F A V O R I T E image from the entire day. We'll call it a happy accident, because I clicked my shutter cord a little fast and missed their actual posed kiss on this one...but it turned out a still from a love story so YAY!

A fun one of the girls! (Note Meghan is on the far right...she was the bride that introduced me to Amy, and now they're sisters-in-law)

These guys could not have been any cuter when they were having their pictures done. I love it when I get to take the guys outside because all they really want to do is have fun..and these guys did a great job of it. (Ben, (groomsman on far right) started playing air guitar and everyone joined in!) So much fun! (BTW, I think I finally got all of your names down! I'm proud.. lol)

Seriously! I could have kept them outside for hours...but it was almost 100 degrees and they were in black tuxes after all....

See what I mean?

And again?

Just think this one is too cute.

To me, this looks like a picture of a princess from a fairy tale. Like Snow White bent down to admire a flower. LOVE IT!

Had to show off Amy's dress here...POCKETS!

I want to entitle this "Love at Sunset" lol

Yes I can be cheesy at times...its just me...

BUBBLES! (I bet they felt good considering it was so hot outside!)

Alright Mr. & Mrs. Martin, I love ya bunches! I've enjoyed working on your album and with you more than you'll ever know. Please keep in touch and Remember 25 blog comments = 1 free 5x7!