Here Comes the...BRIDE!

I know this is what a lot of people have been waiting for! Portraits of Karen. I was really excited about how these turned out. Actually as I was going through them, the full length with her holding her bouquet down made me cry. I thought she was the ultimate bride in that image.

Here Comes the...GROOM!

Omar was a very handsome groom. I really enjoyed photographing him. As you can see in one of the portraits, Omar is holding his bible. If there ever was a man who was a true man of God, Omar would be one of them. For that matter, Karen & Omar as a couple are one of the most God-centric couples I have ever met. I know that God will rain down blessings on them and their new family.

Sorry Blog Fans

I didn't get an opportunity to retouch today. Had a meeting that lasted...oh...six hours. I plan on spending lots of time retouching tomorrow so expect images from the formal portraits to be up. Have a great Thursday evening!

Getting Ready

Here are a few images as everyone got ready for the big day. Karen doing one last check in the mirror before putting on her dress. Omar ready to go. The bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses patiently waiting and Mary Ann, one of the bridesmaids, getting an usher ready for the ceremony.
Tomorrow...the formal portraits! YEAH!

Rehersal Dinner

Now I can't take credit for these images. I took the dinner off to just relax and be part of the family. Luckily for Karen and Omar, there was another professional photographer there...my dad! We had a great meal (catered by Johnny Carino's) and lots of great conversation and thoughtful toasts. All the stress of planning a wedding just melted away as we all joined together for dinner.
Tomorrow we will take a look at the formal portraits taken prior to the wedding. This was something very different from what most brides and grooms do.

Rehersal

As I sift through the 900 images taken this weekend between the rehersal, the rehersal dinner, formal portraits, pre-ceremony, the ceremony and the reception, I will be sharing many of the images with you. Today we will take a look at a few images from the rehersal. Here is a picture of the groom with his men (looking like they are on a mission), Gabriel preparing for his duties as the ring bearer, Karen and Omar walking back down the aisle after not being pronounced man and wife quite yet, and Phyllis (mother of the bride) with her sister Nancy.
I think these images show the joy and excitement of a wedding, but also the importance of family. I know I would be no where without my family.

Wedding Memories

As we prepare to head out for Karen's wedding, I've been thinking back to my marriage to Chris. One of my favorite memories (that we look back and laugh about) was right after we lit our unity candle. I had forgotten to tell Chris that when he picked up his candle, to leave it in the candle holder and pick up the whole thing. Chris thought he got the taper candle back in the holder, but after we turned back to the congregation, we heard a "thunk, thunk". We both turned back to the candle and saw it on the alter Bible, still lit!!! Luckily Chris was quick on his feet and got the candle back in place right away!
I would love to hear your favorite memories from your wedding or from a wedding you attended. Please leave your comments and memories on this blog. I look forward to reading them.
I'm going to have to take a little break from blogging while in Colorado Springs. I'll be back on Monday with stories from the wedding. Have a great week everyone!!!! ;)