From the get go, this wedding was SOOO darn chill. Now, chill encompasses many things. Boring and lethargic are not among them. From the start of the morning to the end of the night, it was literally a celebration, – but it was seriously a crazy party! We could not help but notice the details, but also be so entranced with what was going on around us because we feel that Connie and James resemble our personalities the most out of everyone that we have shot! From saying, ‘Oh Snap’ when the song “Poison” comes on, to already owning what Lucas had in the movie “the Wizard” – we knew first had that these two knew how to throw a party!
My day started off with the guys leisurely taking their time. No rush or sense of urgency. The tone was set by James, who was more than calm, he was just so ready for the day. They started off with Xbox 360, they got ready, we went out to shoot them in his backyard for, what passerbyers would call, ‘GQ cover shots’, then back inside for a couple more shots, scratch and wins, and another round of NHL ‘09 before they headed off to the church – with plenty of time to spare might I add.
As the ball got rolling, you couldn’t have seen happier parents observe their two children tying the knot. As James anxiously waited for his bride to walk down the aisle, so did everyone else. She rocked a sweet dress, very stylish! It was made by the very same person that made Danelle’s bridesmaid dresses.
Time and time again, we always say to everyone we meet, “nothing beats a very personalized reception”. We love it to death! Now, you don’t have to change up the buffet, or the ‘traditional’ events, inside the reception – just add your personalities to it! From the bridal party shmoozing on in, to the “come on down”- price is right – entrance to the bride and groom, the tone was set! We even took table shots that lasted no more than 30 mins, and there was quite a few tables! Talk about efficiency, my teacher heart is smiling! Their slideshow was not just a bunch of pictures fading in an out, it was pieced together with a mockumentary performed by their family and friends. LOVED IT! The speeches ended off with the MC saying, “that was a pretty damn good speech” ALL of them were crazily amazing! You know it was a good speech when it is topped off with the father of the bride re-proposing to his spouse. Ya, it was ‘pretty damn good’.
The icing wasn’t the fact that the dance floor was so literally packed from the start to when we left, that people were dancing on the carpet! But the icing was the first dance. They mixed it with hip hop and traditional folk. It was amazing! and at one point Tinikling sticks came out! Ya! That’s right! Tinikling sticks – that’s the foot death dance!
These are a few shots from their day:
It was an amazing day for an amazing couple. And one thing is for sure, although the events were larger than life, it didn’t take away any attention from the bride and groom. They were both so into each other a new born puppy would be jealous. Their love is so genuine and was affirmed through their family and friends throughout the day, and they are not only fun, but fabulous together. Connie and James, we pray all the best for your new found adventure together!
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