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22.09.09 weddings

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Happy Monday!

21.09.09 weddings

Ahhh!  What an glorious weekend.  You have no idea.  Jes and I had a double header with John and Megan’s wedding on Saturday and Julie and Robert’s on Sunday.  It’s weddings like these that remind me I’m doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing right now.  God is good.  Jesie and I were blessed with the most incredible weekend.

A few snaps that Jesie caught at Julie and Roberts wedding of the ringer bearer and his parents.  These make me super happy. Thought you’d enjoy them too as you start this cold, snowy week!

:)

St. Louis: Lauren & Justin – Part III of III

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The last part of Justin and Lauren’s series is kind of a long one.  I had such a hard time narrowing down these images.  There were so many details, expressions, and events to show. This post begins at their beautiful ceremony at the City Museum in St. Louis.

I love the expressions here.  This bridesmaid couldn’t keep it together.  She loves her best friend so much.  And this groomsman, not sure if he’s holding back laughter or he’s just displaying overwhelming pride and excitement.  Either way, he’s looking right at Justin.

More of the neat walls around the City Museum:

This is always my favorite part in the ceremony… It’s a chance for the bride and groom to start their marriage in prayer.  I definitely had to turn away and whip the tears from my eyes SEVERAL times during this part.  Look at the grip she’s got on him. Jesie’s angle:

My angle.  Love the pastor looking on.

The kiss!  Great shots capture by Jesie.

Bride and groom portraits!

The top floor of the City Museum features this outdoor play area to include a Farris wheel.  This was their first time see it.  Again, I love their expressions as they rounded the corner that led to this rooftop play land.  That is so Justin.. a little skeptical and sweet Lauren is just surprised and happy!

Excellent moment captured by Jesie.  This is such a Vogue shot.

The Farris wheel!

Shot by Jesie from the ground:

The toasts!

Lovin’ the faces friends. :)

My fave:

Justin and Lauren… wow.  What an incredible weekend with incredible people and incredible scenery.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to work with you both.  You’re a terrific couple who has taught me a lot. Here’s to many more glasses of wine and many more games of Cranium!

St. Louis: Lauren & Justin – Part II of III

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Wahoo!  Part II of the J&L series begins with Lauren’s mother’s wedding dress… I love that!

I love all the action in this shot: Groomsman #1 is perfecting the tie length and dimple, groomsman #2 is hugging mom, and father of the groom is back in the bathroom working on his tie as well.

This makes me think of a church song: “Hallelujah! Hallelujah!” lol
Lovin’ the detail shot on the left by Miss Jesie. I don’t know why but the zipping of the dress are always my favorite images.

Sister and mother of the bride.

Photographer of the bride. ;)

I. Love. This. Shot!  Mark my words, Lauren and Justin have the best facial expressions!  Just wait until post III.  This is such an awesome portrait of Lauren; I can already see it on Justin’s desk.

The mother-in-law.  Or “Mama C” as Lauren affectionately calls her.

Yessss. My kind of girl.  Rockin’ the pink iPhone about to scoot out the door to her wedding.

Um.. Yeah.  Hottie pa totties.  Taken at an old courthouse in downtown St. Louis.

MY FAVORITE! If you only knew these groomsmen… they are all so collegiate and politically savvy.  Major smarty pants.  This is such a fitting photo for them.

A few quick bridesmaids shots before the ceremony.  We were running super dooper late, so we grabbed a few outside the City Museum.

Cars kept passing through the street where we were shooting… as if it was supposed to be used for cars and not photo shoots! We had to keep stepping off to the side and this shot just cracks me up.  Taken while we were waiting for trucks to pass by.

She’s a babe.  Lauren, you are so incredibly beautiful!  Your heart is so pure and it shows on the outside.

Two quick shots of the ceremony site’s exterior:

And the interior:

Tomorrow’s post will hold the best of the best.  The meat and potatoes.  The reason I do what I do… the bride and groom portraits.  They are so much fun, yet I almost lost my life shooting them.  :D Totally worth it though.  Check back mañana.