Wedding Recap: Formal Portraits

Looking back, I wish I had gotten more staged photos than I did, but time seemed to fly by and taking pictures was AGONIZING! It was the last thing we wanted to do after our ceremony. My photographer seemed to miss a lot of things like a first look with my dad, a photo with just my mom and I, just to mention a couple. If I had it all to do over again, I'd definitely make sure I gave the photographer a detailed list of every single picture I wanted. It might be annoying to take them, but I know I would've appreciated having those photos to look back on.

Wedding Recap: Ceremony

Whoops, I took an unintentional break from posting my wedding recaps! Life got a little crazy with the snow storms we had here in GA back in February, and my work schedule was all messed up for awhile there. Wednesday's kept sneaking up on me and I didn't have time to get my recaps set up...

So now where were we? I've already posted about the rehearsal dinner, salon/prep, and decorations and details. Today will be all about the ceremony! I really didn't like being up in front of everyone. Our cousin Al performed the ceremony and to be honest, I can't remember a single word he said! But I hear he was really funny, heartfelt, and awesome. I do remember that it was really windy and threatening to rain so I kept having to adjust my veil. It was super annoying. I also remember my dress being a little too long and my heels were sinking into the ground so when I walked down the aisle, I had to have my dad carry my bouquet so I could pick up my dress. All of the photos show me looking down, trying not to trip. I hated that!

Oh well. In the end we achieved what we came to do. Said our vows and became husband and wife! The real fun started after the ceremony :)

The parents waiting to be seated

my dad and I waiting to walk down the aisle

some of our guests (aunt, uncle, Chris' sister)

Al and Chris before the ceremony

more guests

Chris' parents being seated

Chris looks so serious

my cousins

the maid of honor with my sister-in-law

my turn

hmm...no tears?? (!!!!)

vows

Al must have said something funny!

sand ceremony

our first kiss!

MARRIED!

With my sweet girl!

Next week, I'll be back on track and sharing formal photos!