tara + doug // married!

Tara and Doug actually were married a couple years back in a civil ceremony, just the two of them. They decided to have a big bash with the whole family, including Tara’s brother, who is back from serving our country overseas. Their ‘vow renewal’ took place at Lake Lyndsay, and included a very interesting trunk ceremony in which they locked up letters written to each other, to be opened on their 25th anniversary. This is also the very first wedding we’ve done where the groom is the one helping the bride to dress!

Hope you enjoy!

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erica + brent // married!

One word comes to mind as I (Amanda) blog Erica and Brent’s photos: FRESH. Erica’s minimal jewelry and makeup truly complimented and enhanced her easy-going attitude (and I’m in LOVE with your freckles!)

Brent and Erica had a total of (yes!) FIVE wedding cakes, all different flavors and colors. Not a single leftover, I believe. And all the guests’ tables were named after much-adored bands/groups (some of which we had never heard of, which might be showing our young age).

Brent and Erica: we really enjoyed your day, and all the smiles you shared with us!

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kylie + chad // married!

Apparently, I (Amanda) have no self-control when it comes to choosing how many photos to blog. As you will see below, there are over 50 pics of Kylie and Chad’s big day. It was an amazing day, to say the least.

Kylie made us feel very welcome and part of the family immediately with her thoughtful questions and comments. She totally kept her cool even when a rain-shower threatened our portrait session downtown. The ceremony had us all in tears as Kylie and Chad read their own hand-written vows which detailed how grateful they are to Christ for bringing them together.

These two sprung for a Mexican theme complete with sombreros, personalized bottles of hot sauce, and a nacho bar, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Kylie picked pink and orange as her colors, which oddly ended up complimenting each other quite well.

And don’t even get me started about that dress! Incredible.

Thanks you guys for allowing us to spend the day with you!

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