I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding where both the bride and groom could compete for "smile that makes you feel fantastic". The kind of smile that you always see in their eyes. The smile of someone who's truly happy, and just makes you happy by proxy.
I discovered this at Natalie and Eric's engagement session...where a "once-unsure-of-pictures" Eric quickly became the "guy with ideas". And by the end, it was right at "campy fantastic". Of course, this transferred over to the wedding day-all of it-the fantastic smiles that made me (and everyone) feel fantastic, the fun, random ideas, and even a healthy dose of competition, to see who could have the most fun in the photos, and who could jump the highest (I have to say, I think the guys baaarrelllyy won this one! But it was a close call). We even had an interpretation of a Soap Opera ad/commercial, and had a whole series of pics for that. The one in the images here (where the wedding party are in the pews) was Natalie and Eric as the lead characters in the "Almost Kiss", while everyone was "wrapped with turmoil". LOL
As for other highlights: The tears when Natalie entered with her dad-from all parties involved.
Yes, I mentioned it, but the air each member of the wedding party acheived...wow...
The improv dance when Natalie and Eric entered their reception...
The little "Mr. and Mrs. Reed" chair covers...
In case I don't mention it enough, cake from The Village Cakery -yay!!! It's the best cake, ever!...
and, quite simply, the love everybody in the family (and all the friends) had for each other. It felt all warm and fuzzy to be there. And when I think back on the wedding, it still makes me feel that way!
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