Posted by evoke on May 22, 2008
This past Saturday I photographed Kasey & Matt's wedding, and it was the ideal day. I actually met Kasey through her sister Abby when I photographed Abby's wedding about 4 years ago. Now it's almost time to photograph Abby, Danny & baby! Kasey & Matt got married in Winston-Salem, and Kasey really hooked the day up with her own special touches everywhere. I love it when such a huge affair has such a personal feel. It has been such a personal thing for me to photograph everything for Kasey - from engagement & bridal to wedding. Matt, Kasey & her whole family have been such a pleasure!!
OK - HUGE recommendation - SEE EACH OTHER BEFOREHAND. I know there's a lot of tradition with seeing each other for the first time as the bride walks down the aisle.. but let me tell you - when you walk down the aisle, there are A LOT of nerves & things just become a huge blur and once you get to the front, all you can do is look at each - no talking, no embrace - it actually limits your emotions. However, if you see each other beforehand, the two of you meet beforehand in an intimate situation - only you & your groom (and me of course). You get to share your nerves, have a special moment, embrace & re-cooperate. THEN, you get all of the formal pictures done beforehand so you can head straight to the party after the ceremony - which is all you want to do once it's over. It can be tough to spend 1-1.5 hours taking pictures when you just want to party! Your ceremony can be traditional, but please consider this because it's way more practical for you. This is exactly what Kasey & Matt did.
Check out that trolley! I was so excited when Kasey told me a trolley would be involved!
My friend, Ken, shot with me on Saturday & once he has this blogged, I know he's going to have some very tasty moody shots too...
This was very special & I didn't realize what was happening until later. Abby revealed the name of her daughter in her speech to Kasey & even not knowing what was happening, it was still enough to get my eyes a little teary!
They had a huge party, and some awesome dancers... I could have blogged 30 awesome dance shots only!! I didn't think that would really reflect the whole day, but the crowd was definitely energetic!
They almost weren't able to leave, because people went COO COO with the streamers & they could barely get out of all of them!! It was the funniest exit I've seen in a very long time! This picture doesn't even represent the massive web that it was..
Congrats you two & I can't wait to hear about Jamaica!
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Posted by evoke on May 07, 2008
I know, I know.. I've been a bad blogger. On Saturday I photographed Traci & Stephen's big day, and Traci went all out on the details. She had bag pipers, live butterflies, horse & carriage - you name it! She had it all!! It was so gorgeous. She got ready & had her reception at the Preston Woodall House, but her ceremony was at the church across the street. It was really just a beautiful thing to hear the bag piper as her guests were coming in.
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Posted by evoke on Apr 13, 2008
So, the day didn't start out too beautiful weather wise, but inside things were gorgeous. Shelby & Eric got ready at the Preston Woodall House, got married at the Methodist church in front of the house, and then partied HARD back at the house. They are so wonderful together, and they just have a strong spark that makes you want to watch. Despite the rain at the start of the day, everything was so smooth & sweet. Thanks to my buddy Beth Jarvah for helping me out yesterday!!
She SAID she was very un-sure about being in front of the camera.. OH PLEASE!! Check out this hottie!!
Some of the best moments happen when you least expect it... I was setting up to leave when they started practicing their big dance.
OH MY GOSH!! Just look at their faces! They are so sincere!
And the big dance...
And one incredibly hilarious speech
And one incredibly amazing ring. It was so heavy, I put it on the left "talon" thing first & the talon broke off. Well, maybe not that heavy, but I don't even think this picture justifies the millions of diamonds that are in those rings.
Sexy. nuff said.
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Heather may have been nervous before I got there, but she was super calm & under control as the time was getting closer.
And Andrew was super groom - he definitely gets the award. He was there bright & early getting the location all dressed up & managed to get himself all GQ!
yum.. she gets an award too for working it like this just minutes before her descent!
Heather & Andrew wrote their own vows, and it was very touching to hear their own language with one another... it is such a crazy special thing to be able to witness such personal moments between two people so publicly.
Magazine material right here -
Full sun is becoming my buddy.
And check out where they held the reception.. AWESOME!!!
Both Andrew's brother & Heather's sister made some really sweet toasts
Here's to you Mrs Robinson!
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