E&M's Wedding Part 1

I first met {M} in 2013 when she booked her wedding with me, but I didn't meet her man until about a month before the wedding. They are so cute together! When I got there the day of the wedding, {M} was having her make up done, so I got a couple candids, some dress shots, then wandered over to the reception site to get a few images of the decorations while there was some down time. They told me this would be an intimate ceremony and were keeping things pretty low key, so I was impressed with how perfect everything was. Their wedding was proof that you don't have to go big or go home. It was a simple, small event that was absolutely beautiful. Here are a few shots of the day. Part 1.

So this may look like a serious shot of the groom, but he was being pretty silly. I think he was a little giddy about getting married. Just a little.

And clearly she isn't the silly type.

I love this shot. The ceremony was just about to start and her friend was fastening the veil onto her hair. You can just see the excitement radiating from her eyes. I love my job. It's such an honor to get to witness these moments.

...and these moments. It was clear that she and her father had a very special relationship.

And then there were all of the parents and grandparents who were waiting in the lobby before the ceremony. Normally I end up falling in love with one of the grandpa's, but this time it was that sweet little lady going halfsies with her husband. I hope I have as much spunk as she does when I am her age. She is truly an inspiration.

This would probably have been my favorite image of the day (at least of the artsy ones), but the windows were obviously dirty. Maybe that makes it more real, though...

It was hot, particularly when you are in a suit! He was a trooper though.

And they already started the marriage out with a smack!

This girl was so adorable!!!

Part 2 to come later...