The wedding celebration started not on Saturday, but Friday. We had the rehearsal and rehersal dinner. It's always a lot of fun when my whole family is involved (lol). But this time is wasn't just my family--Sarah's family made it even more fun! You already know I love photographing weddings, but when your photograph a close siblings wedding it means all the more.
Rehersal- Samuel walked Mom down. Lol. He's always silly!
Sarah's daddy walking her down the aisle.
The little kids in the wedding were so good! I give them a high-five.
Dad being silly lol :P
Then we were off to the rehersal dinner. It was quite yummy!
About 12 hours later I was up and headed to the church, it was about 7:15. I came downstairs to find Samuel writing out his vowels to Sarah. It was quiet- everyone else was still asleep. Samuel and I talkd for a minute. I asked him if he was ready to get married today. HE sure was! I think it was at that moment it really kicked in that my brother was giving his heart to a wonderful women today, and that he would no longer be living with us and staying up late talking to us all the time, but would be giving his love and devotion to Sarah now. It was a bittersweet moment. *tear*
The sunrise was perfect! Made for a beautiful start to the day.
I started out doing the details. Everyone of her details were perfect!
"It's not just a ring, its a symbol of the bond they have together that never ends".. I love that part in the ceremony.
.."its a sign to everyone else that your heart belongs to a certain someone"..
:)
Sarah was getting the dress on! One of the most exciting moments of a wedding I think.
The bride face!!! Soo much excitement
Meanwhile, the boys were getting ready. Mom was pinning on Samuel's flower. Haha, I told you Samuel is ALWAYS being silly.
Samuel and Sarah did their "First Look". She was headed over to see her handesome groom.
:) Let's just say he thought she looked mighty fine.
(We can't forget about the car lol)
We did the guys pictures first, and let me tell ya they were something else lol :P Maybe its beause all the groomsman were either my brother or my Fiance. lol
They loved me once I showed them the glasses I bought special just for them.
(Ok, ok, I admit it. I may have taken advantage of the fact that their all related to me, but hey eveyrone needs some humbling now and then).
Handesome group of guys!
ALL the guys!
They liked these' glasses a little bit better.
Samuel looking dashing and proud he gets to marry his lady today.
A few more funny one of the guys
Then it was time to start with the ladies!
Haha, love this!
Beautiful girls!
It was about 35 degrees out, so needless to say they were cold lol.
Gorgeous bride, Sarah!
The whole gang.
YEAH! That's what I'm talking about.
Sarah + Samuel's turn!
Such a Samuel picture.
LOVE this one!
Pretty!
It was so windy, but we worked with it and it turned out sweeeettt!
You may say I'm bias, but MAN they are one hot couple!
We were all finished! We headed back inside to wait for ceremony time. People were arriving. Familiar faces were seen. Hugs were exchanged. Things were starting to come together so beautifully. It was 1 O'clock....WEDDING TIME.
I love the moments as the daddy walks his little girl down the wedding aisle.
Sarah sang a song for Samuel- it was a suprise though. Samuel didn't know about it! It was so precious.
Exchanging of the rings.
Samuel and Sarah both had wrote out a thankful and read it to their parents. It was pretty hard to hold back the tears then.
I know it mean't alot to my parents and Sarah's parents.
HUSBAND AND WIFE!!!!
The reception was so much fun! Exactly how I knew it would be.
The first dance was simply beautiful! The most precious first dance I've ever seen. Since they had met doing ballroom dancing they choregraphed their own dance.
It was a beautiful symbol of them being one and working together.
And that was that! They were married. My big brother is now a married man!
:) The happy newly-weds
EPIC car decor, don't you think?!
It was finished! The wedding was done, they were off on their honeymoon. I can truly say IT WAS A PERFECT DAY!! Watching them drive off to their honeymoon and their new life together really made me realize how much I love my siblings, and how blessed I am to have them in my life! 13 is a big number, but it's the best! So happy Samuel and Sarah found each other. I never thought I'd approve of any girl that would be good enough for Samuel, but I was wrong because Sarah is perfect for him. Love you both!
Rehersal- Samuel walked Mom down. Lol. He's always silly!
Sarah's daddy walking her down the aisle.
The little kids in the wedding were so good! I give them a high-five.
Dad being silly lol :P
Then we were off to the rehersal dinner. It was quite yummy!
About 12 hours later I was up and headed to the church, it was about 7:15. I came downstairs to find Samuel writing out his vowels to Sarah. It was quiet- everyone else was still asleep. Samuel and I talkd for a minute. I asked him if he was ready to get married today. HE sure was! I think it was at that moment it really kicked in that my brother was giving his heart to a wonderful women today, and that he would no longer be living with us and staying up late talking to us all the time, but would be giving his love and devotion to Sarah now. It was a bittersweet moment. *tear*
The sunrise was perfect! Made for a beautiful start to the day.
I started out doing the details. Everyone of her details were perfect!
"It's not just a ring, its a symbol of the bond they have together that never ends".. I love that part in the ceremony.
.."its a sign to everyone else that your heart belongs to a certain someone"..
:)
Sarah was getting the dress on! One of the most exciting moments of a wedding I think.
The bride face!!! Soo much excitement
Meanwhile, the boys were getting ready. Mom was pinning on Samuel's flower. Haha, I told you Samuel is ALWAYS being silly.
Samuel and Sarah did their "First Look". She was headed over to see her handesome groom.
:) Let's just say he thought she looked mighty fine.
(We can't forget about the car lol)
We did the guys pictures first, and let me tell ya they were something else lol :P Maybe its beause all the groomsman were either my brother or my Fiance. lol
They loved me once I showed them the glasses I bought special just for them.
(Ok, ok, I admit it. I may have taken advantage of the fact that their all related to me, but hey eveyrone needs some humbling now and then).
Handesome group of guys!
ALL the guys!
They liked these' glasses a little bit better.
Samuel looking dashing and proud he gets to marry his lady today.
A few more funny one of the guys
Then it was time to start with the ladies!
Haha, love this!
Beautiful girls!
It was about 35 degrees out, so needless to say they were cold lol.
Gorgeous bride, Sarah!
The whole gang.
YEAH! That's what I'm talking about.
Sarah + Samuel's turn!
Such a Samuel picture.
LOVE this one!
Pretty!
It was so windy, but we worked with it and it turned out sweeeettt!
You may say I'm bias, but MAN they are one hot couple!
We were all finished! We headed back inside to wait for ceremony time. People were arriving. Familiar faces were seen. Hugs were exchanged. Things were starting to come together so beautifully. It was 1 O'clock....WEDDING TIME.
I love the moments as the daddy walks his little girl down the wedding aisle.
Sarah sang a song for Samuel- it was a suprise though. Samuel didn't know about it! It was so precious.
Exchanging of the rings.
Samuel and Sarah both had wrote out a thankful and read it to their parents. It was pretty hard to hold back the tears then.
I know it mean't alot to my parents and Sarah's parents.
HUSBAND AND WIFE!!!!
The reception was so much fun! Exactly how I knew it would be.
The first dance was simply beautiful! The most precious first dance I've ever seen. Since they had met doing ballroom dancing they choregraphed their own dance.
It was a beautiful symbol of them being one and working together.
And that was that! They were married. My big brother is now a married man!
:) The happy newly-weds
EPIC car decor, don't you think?!
It was finished! The wedding was done, they were off on their honeymoon. I can truly say IT WAS A PERFECT DAY!! Watching them drive off to their honeymoon and their new life together really made me realize how much I love my siblings, and how blessed I am to have them in my life! 13 is a big number, but it's the best! So happy Samuel and Sarah found each other. I never thought I'd approve of any girl that would be good enough for Samuel, but I was wrong because Sarah is perfect for him. Love you both!