Happy Monday! I've been excited to share these precious photos with you. They make me want to have a baby girl all over again. I love that I get to capture this sweet time for them...they make my job so incredibly easy. Much love to the 3 of you! xo!
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Lauren and Joel were married on a peninsula off the coast of Alabama. It was a quaint, little spot that offered so much beauty through the water, white sand and homes that were spread throughout. I would go back again in a heartbeat, for sure. Joel and Lauren had a rather picturesque day as you will soon see. The only hindrance was the cooler temperatures/wind that came in just before the ceremony...that we could've all done without, lol. ;) Other than that, I would say their day was perfect.
There is so much beauty found between a couple in love. I am always amazed at how God can bring two individuals together that will result in a life spent together. Lauren and Joel have a unique story with how they met, but the one detail that leaves me in awe is this...Joel's parents are missionaries in Africa. Lauren's family housed missionary families, while on furlow, when she was growing up. Come to find out, Lauren's family has been praying for Joel's family for years...long before they ever knew of each other. I know that story will be shared for generations to come-love it!
I have to say a big thank you to my best friend, Shelly, who joined me for this adventure. We have many stories of this trip that will be long remembered. She was a compliment to the documentation of their wedding day and I appreciate her willingness to join me. Jeremy and I have shot for many years now, and I have only documented one other wedding solo from him. So, to have had someone there that can understand my craziness and go with it (in addition to Jeremy) was a blessing. Thanks friend!
They had a very sweet, first meeting on the balcony of the beach home.
This interesting piece washed to shore...made for some fun photos.
I, obviously, had a hard time narrowing down the photos of the two of them. Lauren...you were stunning!!! They had a very small wedding party and guest list which gave us some fun time with the two of them.
Like
I mentioned before, it was windy...and, I mean brutally windy.
Immediately after the ceremony they ran into the tent (that was set up as a wind block)...captured just a
few photos before heading out.
Lauren and Joel had a very small dinner reception following the ceremony. Soon after dinner they headed off to New Orleans to leave for their honeymoon...such a beautiful day.
Thanks for choosing us to capture your day, Lauren and Joel. It was such an honor...much love to you both!
Shelly says:
Wow...the pictures look beautiful! It was definitely an adventure, but well worth it! Joel and Lauren are such an incredible couple and despite the freezing wind their day was amazing! Thanks for the shout out, Mel! You know I'd shoot with you any day!
(02.15.12 @ 03:27 PM)
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Lauren and Joel share the kind of love that can be seen miles away. On top of that, they are so much fun to be around. I met Lauren through our church, Northview, and got to know her even better last year during my trip to South Africa. I just love her to pieces and am so excited she found her man, and that her man found her. They are perfect for each other.
Their beautiful, little beach wedding will be hitting the blog next, so I thought I better get their engagement photos up first. ;) We hit a jackpot of color at the end of their session. Lauren was hoping for some color (that was long gone, really, by this point in the season), and amazingly enough we found the perfect kind in the most random place. Random is good...especially when it brings what you will see below.
Stay tuned...more beautiful images of them to come.
Their beautiful, little beach wedding will be hitting the blog next, so I thought I better get their engagement photos up first. ;) We hit a jackpot of color at the end of their session. Lauren was hoping for some color (that was long gone, really, by this point in the season), and amazingly enough we found the perfect kind in the most random place. Random is good...especially when it brings what you will see below.
Stay tuned...more beautiful images of them to come.
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Oh, how we love Jeff and Heather. We had so much fun at their wedding day in 2008, and since then, they have become very dear friends of ours. We've been able to get together with them several times over the past number of years from Cubs games to weddings to the new addition of Harry. You have already seen them on our blog several times over the past year: HERE and HERE.
Well, they are back and last fall marked the milestone for little Harry's 6 month session We embraced those beautiful fall temps and had a wonderful time. It's hard to believe he will be one soon. From their wedding to the present day...time continues to fly. Much love and hugs to the 3 of you!
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You may be thinking I'm stuck in 2011. :) Well, I am...sort of. We had one of our busiest falls and trying to share everything with you, on top of the rest of the workflow, is going a bit slower than planned. So, in an effort to join the blogging world of 2012, I am going to speed up the process a bit. There are going to be some new changes coming around the corner in regards to blogging, sessions and weddings, so stay tuned for what's in store. In the meantime, check out the next two families.
I've had the honor of capturing Makayla since she was a newborn. She is quite the gift to her mommy and daddy and I love that I was able to capture these sweet moments for them. Hugs to the 3 of you and I look forward to seeing you guys again soon! xoxo
And, meet the Ritter family. :) We got to know them a few years back when we shot Molly and Brandon's wedding. I'm pretty sure I laughed myself to tears several times throughout their session. It's always wonderful to have familiar faces on our blog. Can't wait to see you all again! Hugs to you!
I've had the honor of capturing Makayla since she was a newborn. She is quite the gift to her mommy and daddy and I love that I was able to capture these sweet moments for them. Hugs to the 3 of you and I look forward to seeing you guys again soon! xoxo
And, meet the Ritter family. :) We got to know them a few years back when we shot Molly and Brandon's wedding. I'm pretty sure I laughed myself to tears several times throughout their session. It's always wonderful to have familiar faces on our blog. Can't wait to see you all again! Hugs to you!
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Really good pictures--so sweet
(02.20.12 @ 01:04 PM)Her little outfits are so adorable! Beautiful pics, Mel!
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