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Laura and Marcus 10.11.08

Monday, December 1st, 2008

We have gotten all out of order on posting so some of our brides have gotten skipped from the fall….so sorry guys, I promise you are in queue.

I am very pleased to post about one of the sweetest brides I think we have ever met. If I could fold Laura up and put her in my pocket I would. She has the cutest little voice (think Kristen Chenoweth) and is just so stinking cute! She is the kind of person that you find yourself smiling perpetually around. We could not be happier to shoot Marcus and Laura’s beautiful wedding. She has impeccable taste! Her reception flowers were some of the most gorgeous I have ever seen…go Rod Meek!!! The wedding was at the beautiful First Presbyterian Church and her elegant reception was hosted at the Academy of Fine Art.

Laura and Marcus you can have coffee at our house anytime. From our very first consultation with you we have enjoyed your humor, ease and enthusiasm about our work. We hope only the best for you both in your future together as husband and wife.

The beautiful bride.

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Her mom is so elegant!

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Matron of honor

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

It is so great to see familiar faces at weddings. Kristen used to work with Ryan during his coffee shop days.

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura’s grandmother’s broach.

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus

Laura and Marcus

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

An oldie but goodie pose. It seriously never gets old.

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Marcus’s grandmother was ADORABLE! She came in to see Laura just before she got married. In her lovely southern drawl she grabbed Laura’s hand and said, “You’re going to love being a Borel!” It was so cute and sweet.

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

This bridesmaid was great at keeping the flower girls entertained so they wouldn’t meltdown waiting for their debut.

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

A throwback to a scene from Reservoir Dogs.

A little throw back to Reservoir Dogs

Laura and Marcus

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

One of my favorites of the night…great body language.

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus

The pears were such a great touch, so fresh and unique.

Laura and Marcus

Gorgeous arrangements of fresh pears, other fruit and flowers

Birdseye view into the reception

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Marcus and his grandmother

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008

This was the last shot of the night. The father of the bride called Ryan over and said, “Hey Ryan, I have a shot for you, how about the father of the bride after the wedding is all over!” Great sense of humor and all too true!

The last shot of the night.  Laura's dad said, "Hey Ryan, here is a shot for you, the Father of the Bride after the wedding is all over...BROKE!"

Blair and Jon 10.4.08

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

A couple of weeks ago, I got to drive out to Halifax, Virginia to cover Blair and Jon’s wedding. You may remember Blair from her baseball bridal session. Blair told me she was getting married out at “the pond” on her property during her bridal session, and I thought it seemed a bit odd that she would refer to her venue like this. Little did I know that this “pond” might as well be a lake. It is HUGE!

It was a perfect day for a true southern wedding. Fall accents were everywhere. The barns and wagons on the property worked perfectly with the fall theme. Throw in 500 guests and you’ve got yourself a party. Here are some images from the day…

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Jon and his brothers

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

The property is so large, in fact, that Blair was driven down to the wedding area in a antique Ford Deluxe (if I remember correctly!).

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair’s girls were transported by an Amish friend and his horse and buggy. It was seriously one of the coolest entrances I’ve seen at a wedding!

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Jon’s dad officiated the ceremony.

Blair and John

Blair and John

The groom’s cake.

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair’s maid of honor belted out “Son of a Preacher Man” at the reception. It was great and so fitting.

Blair and John

There were too many wagons around not to get a shot on one. A wagon wheel ring shot!

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

I thought it was cool that all the guys wore their baseball hats at the reception once the party got going.

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and John

Blair and Jon, we wish you nothing but the best. Your families sure know how to make people feel at home. We had a blast spending the day with you. We can’t wait for you to see the rest!

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