This last event of the season for me was the first time I've ever been asked by a couple to shoot the engagement, the rehearsal and the wedding. Each time I'd go down there I'd be greeted with so much warmth and gratitude. Each time as I'm packing my gear to leave they'd ask me to stay longer and hang out. "Would you like to stay for dinner?" was what Kelly's mom asked the first time we met. I couldn't help but feel connected to these people, even though I was there to do my job.
When I found out that Mike's father had passed away a month ago, I had never met him, but I was sad for Mike and his family who were missing him every day. I was preparing for a very emotional wedding day, but instead there was a lot of laughs, high-fives and an excitement about the coming new year.
What? Is there something on my face?
The bride and groom's first meeting before the ceremony--cute!
Tears all around during the blessing as Mike and Kelly's fathers were remembered. God, rest them both.
Thank goodness the best man's toast brought back the laughs. :-)
No, thank you, Kelly and Mike, for letting me be a part of this wonderful time in your new life together. I look forward to photographing your little ones. But no pressure. ;-)
And special thanks to all the brides, grooms, families, kids, pets, young people and the not-as-young who made 2009 an AMAZING year for melissa blemur photographer. It was an honor and pleasure to serve you all. May God bless you this new year with health, prosperity and great people with which to share life's experiences.
I said, bring it, 2010!
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