He kept telling me how this is not going to be a big event, and that if I had any other arrangements or other clients that day, it would totally be okay and not to worry. I said no, I will find time... He didn't even tell me the occasion or what we're talking about but I knew I wanted to be part of whatever "October 15th, 6pm" would mean... Since Steve was trying so hard to downplay the idea that he was GETTING HITCHED, I started talking to Lorna about all the juicy details of the day..only to find out that she was playing the same tune: "not a big event, just us..." Well, two people or one hundred guests, it's still a wedding to me and it is a BIG FREAKING DEAL! These two were totally whatever-ish...
Steve and I used to work together a while back, until he decided to move to Daytona Beach. He met Lorna shortly afterwards and the rest is history.
I knew right away that she was the one for Steve when, before the ceremony and our session, I asked her jokingly to give me a little teaser and tell me what the color of her bouquet was going to be... "I'm not carrying any flowers", she says. Ding ding ding ding ding, she is not carrying flowers?? Not in my books, not in my photos, I said. So I made her a bouquet. Every bride needs flowers on her wedding day. If you're a bride and plan on not having any for whatever reason, reconsider. Photos with a pop of color in flowers look much better than photos without. And this is just from a photographer's stand point. You see why I thought she was the perfect pick for Steve? She's relaxed, easy going, calm and confident...with or without flowers.
We met up at the Naples Beach Hotel and we only had a little over a half an hour to rock a session with the two of them before their ceremony. We lucked out with some cloudy skies and the photos stand proof that it was enough for me to be there with a camera to capture their love...
Lorna's dress was gorgeous and she looked stunning...but Steve is right up there with her too!
The dress was only overshadowed by the sparkly piece on her left hand...
We then walked over to the ceremony site where the family was already waiting. The ceremony and vows were meaningful and sweet.
Happiest day of their lives? Possibly...
Driving home from their wedding, I remember I kept saying a lot of "What a great day! Thank you, God!"... It was one of my longest days for sure, with the baby shower and then this wedding right after, but I felt like it was the most rewarding day ever! Loved every minute of it and couldn't have been more grateful!
Congratulations Lorna and Steve, may you have a happy, long life together! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!
Much love...
Steve and I used to work together a while back, until he decided to move to Daytona Beach. He met Lorna shortly afterwards and the rest is history.
I knew right away that she was the one for Steve when, before the ceremony and our session, I asked her jokingly to give me a little teaser and tell me what the color of her bouquet was going to be... "I'm not carrying any flowers", she says. Ding ding ding ding ding, she is not carrying flowers?? Not in my books, not in my photos, I said. So I made her a bouquet. Every bride needs flowers on her wedding day. If you're a bride and plan on not having any for whatever reason, reconsider. Photos with a pop of color in flowers look much better than photos without. And this is just from a photographer's stand point. You see why I thought she was the perfect pick for Steve? She's relaxed, easy going, calm and confident...with or without flowers.
We met up at the Naples Beach Hotel and we only had a little over a half an hour to rock a session with the two of them before their ceremony. We lucked out with some cloudy skies and the photos stand proof that it was enough for me to be there with a camera to capture their love...
Lorna's dress was gorgeous and she looked stunning...but Steve is right up there with her too!
The dress was only overshadowed by the sparkly piece on her left hand...
We then walked over to the ceremony site where the family was already waiting. The ceremony and vows were meaningful and sweet.
Happiest day of their lives? Possibly...
Driving home from their wedding, I remember I kept saying a lot of "What a great day! Thank you, God!"... It was one of my longest days for sure, with the baby shower and then this wedding right after, but I felt like it was the most rewarding day ever! Loved every minute of it and couldn't have been more grateful!
Congratulations Lorna and Steve, may you have a happy, long life together! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!
Much love...
2 comments:
love this Melinda!!
They all look awesome!! We are so thankful that you were able to capture all our wonderful memories from our wedding day. Thanks!!!!
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