So…one of my best friends in the whole world got married. And I got to photograph it. The day (and weekend) was perfect in every way. Even the rain ALL THROUGH THEIR CEREMONY couldn’t ruin the day. Shooting the wedding felt very surreal too. Ter has lived in Texas since we graduated from college, and while we’ve remained in touch consistently since then, it’s not the closeness of living day in and day out together like the college days. While she had a pretty involved role in my life while I was dating, engaged and then getting married to Ryan, I didn’t even get to MEET Shane until the day before their wedding. Of course I knew he was perfect for her based on all the things she had gushed about, but I had no reference point of who he was except through Terri’s explanation of him. Since I was doing the photography for the day, I was pretty much in work mode. I wanted to make sure everything ran smoothly and that my bestie was happy. So it wasn’t until later, after the wedding was over and we flew back home, that it all sunk in. My best friend for almost 10 years FINALLY married the love of her life (and I say FINALLY because she is seriously the most amazing person I’ve ever known, and no guys really could hold a candle to her). But, Shane did, and he does. He’s exactly what she needs & a I’ve never seen my friend be happier than when she’s around him. Looking through the pictures over and over makes me cry and cry and cry. 90% of the crying is tears of sheer happiness and joy over what is to be one of the best marriages this world has ever known. 10% of the crying is just because I freaking miss her and hate that she lives so far away.
I’ll stop there, as I could write a novel about these two and their amazing families. But I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves…(and yes, there are a CRAPLOAD of photos, so just get over it, It’s my blog and I can post what I want to!)
STUNNING!!!!
LOVE THESE TWO!!!
The snuggie…which barely helped in the FRIGID weather. Everyone was major troopers, as the weather was in the 40′s and WINDY!!!
Prettiest bride I’ve ever seen =)
Their kids are gonna be cuuuuute!!!
There are a ton of photos of them, because I love too many photos of them.
Another fave…
Best bridal party EVER!
Gosh I die over these…
Two of my faves…
Another fave set…
This one gets me every time…
Terri did all of the design for this. She collected stuff from a few places for months, and I LOVE how it all came together!
Right before the MAJOR DOWNPOUR of rain showed up…
Terri was part of starting a ministry called Kaleidoscope Ministries, and she works with lots of single moms and their kids. These kids and their moms are extremely special to them, and basically feel like Terri & Shane’s family. Aren’t the kids incredibly cute?!?!
This is one of my favorite images. Terri dreamed of an outdoor wedding vs. having to move to their Plan B. So we did it. I think that it was pretty special, to have all these people sitting in the rain for their wedding. That’s how special these two are, people were willing to sit through the pouring rain for them. (And yes I looked like a TOTAL dweeb and wore a plastic bag over myself and my camera).
His LONG LIST of things he loves about her (and no he didn’t read all of them)
LOVE these two. What an epic Kiss.
To say I LOVE these next two images would be an understatement. So dreamy and romantic.
HAWT.
I die over this image. SO cute.
Of course I had to make it into at least ONE photo…
The girls. Best friends for life. Can’t believe Biola brought us together. So lucky.
Again, thanks so much for having me Ashley! I don’t get to second shoot often, but when I do it’s SO fun!
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