Seth + Katie: Married

Words can not explain how much I LOVED working with Seth and Katie for both their engagement session and also on their wedding day! These two are made for the camera. I loved their style! Now I should add, this was my first wedding back from maternity leave so I was learning to deal with all of the extra things that come along with having a baby. In other words I was stressed to the max. I think it's safe to say that this stress did not get in the way...(actually it may have helped because the pressure was on) of the end result. I am so thankful to be able to work with couple like Seth and Katie. We started out the day at Katie's sister Dani's house, who by the way designed both the invitations and the programs.

 

   

We then headed to Lafayette park where Seth and Katie did a first look! I LOVE first looks, why? Because then we are able to do all bride and groom pictures as well as bridal party pictures before the ceremony, which always makes for better flow of the day. Oh I also love first looks because they are freakin' adorable. Case and point below. 

Perhaps I'm a little bit bias since my little sister Danielle (who is also normally my second shooter) did it, but Katie's hair do might be my favorite to date!

 

While I was shooting this...



Loria was shooting this.



After a minor fiasco with the bridesmaid dresses it was time for the ceremony, where they had music by Timbre.
Also, Seth's dad married the two of them, which of I love. It adds such a level of intimacy when your pastor knows you on a personal level, and when the pastor is your dad...well you can't really get any more personal than that!
 


And then we all headed to the reception where this group got their DANCE on! Seth and Katie, thank you thank you THANK YOU for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day! I am so thankful and so happy for you two.

 

To relive Seth + Katie's entire wedding day click HERE for their Slideshow in full screen! Or watch it below!

 

Matt + Erica: Married

Erica and I went to High School together and while we aren't connected at the hip the way we used to be we have still managed to keep in touch these 8 years since graduation. Erica has had a bumpy year as far as her health has been concerned. She spent a few nights in the hospital over a year ago when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and again this year she earned another extended trip at good ol' St. Johns when she was bit by a cat. Matt has been by Erica's side every step of the way. He has been her rock and her support.

 The forecast called for rain the entire week leading up to their wedding. However, the day came and there wasn't a drop of water in sight! The day could not have been more beautiful and I have never seen Erica so happy! It was time to marry her best friend!

Erica is probably the BIGGEST female (I had to throw that in or Adam might get a little jealous) Cardinals fan that I know! So, pictures at Busch Stadium were a MUST!

All day I kept saying to Danielle, "This is a HUUUUGE wedding party!" She would quickly remind me each and every time that my wedding party was the exact same size! :) It was easy to see this big group was not just a group of friends, they were a family!

This is my favorite photo of the guys from the day!

Erica and Matt, thank you both so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day! I love watching friends get married and I am so happy for the both of you!

To experience Matt + Erica's entire wedding day click play on the slideshow below! Or click HERE to view it in full screen!