Dont rain yet, dont rain yet, dont rain yet! That was the common prayer of everyone at the Emerald Grande this past Friday. Andrew and I arrived braced for a torrential downpour and crossed our fingers. But as seems to be a theme with weddings we shoot, God holds off the rain until just the right moment. An overcast ceremony made for some AMAZING photos! I was nervous at first of not having the fiery glow of the sun as it set over the horizon but I'm so incredibly pleased with the result of Nikki and Jeremy's wedding!
Nikki was one of my first brides. {shhhh, I didnt admit that!} Not one of my first weddings but she was one of the first brides I ever met in person starting our photography business. I was scared out of my mind. What if she didnt like me? We'd emailed but what if she met me in person and decided to go with another photographer? Nikki and her mom met us in Panera and we hit it off. Oh, I was insanely nervous rambling the entire time but we clicked...and I desperately wanted to shoot her wedding!
Fast forward to last weekend. Fabulous vendors ranging from Diva Productions, Patti Bilbo from A Perfect Day Florist, and BBoy Productions made for an amazing event! I followed Nikki throughout her day in awe of her energy. She was excited and put together; a smile never leaving her face. The dynamic between the bridal party was incredible! I went through more memory cards at this wedding than ever before. The bright colors, the hazy blue grey skies, the candy bar at the reception, I WAS IN LOVE.
So Nikki, thank you for allowing me to be part of your day. I hope you fall in love with your images the way we fell in love with you and Jeremy at your wedding. And thank you for making me cry. Yes, I cried at your wedding as I watched you cling to your daddy and dance to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". After we left your wedding, I drove to my dad's house and hugged him tight as I whispered 'I love you'. Thank you for that; for showing me that time with my dad is precious.
Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie
I think this next one is my absolute favorite from any wedding EVER!
One of my all time favorites of the day...
you guys rock!!! Simply lovely. :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos Cassie & Andrew! We loved working with you two and this fabulous couple :) I think my favorite is Jerimiah trying to jump over the railing!!! Or maybe it was the lollipops... Or maybe it was the group shot from the balcony... Or maybe...
ReplyDeleteCassie your post made me cry, you two are so wonderful! I was set on working with you two the moment I saw your website, no one was changing my mind no matter what!! I'm so in love with these and can't wait to see the rest!
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