Kerri's plan was to get dressed at the church since we were doing the group pictures at the church prior to the ceremony to ensure everyone had plenty of time to enjoy the cocktail hour and we would have time to do some 'Alone Time' portraits post-ceremony. Always looking for a new and unique place to hang and shoot the dress, I knew we had to take the dress outside and shoot it against one of the church's side doors. This created one of my all-time favorite dress shots!
The Dress...
Wider view...
The beautiful Bride...
Kerri & Brandon chose to do a 'First Look' before the ceremony which I LOVE when my couples decide to do! :)
Brandon waiting to see his Bride...
When he heard the door opening he got a huge smile on his face...
The tap on the shoulder...
The moment of seeing each other for the first time is priceless...
Brandon checking out the back of the dress...
Enjoying the moment...
Walking down the aisle with her Dad...
I love this moment as Kerri is looking at Brandon :)
A couple wider shots of the beautiful St. John's Catholic Church...
Again, I love how Kerri is looking at Brandon, and how he is looking at the Priest...
At rehearsal the Priest told me he prefers to have his back to the guests so that the couple is up on the alter so they can be seen better as they have to turn towards him and the guests. Great idea...except when it came to the ring exchange the priest was right between me and their hands so I had to quickly work my way into the pews and find a 'somewhat' open line of sight before the moment was gone. I'm on the tall side but I still had to squeak out a couple more inches by standing on my tippy-toes to get this shot...
Mr. & Mrs.
Then Kerri, Brandon, and myself sped away to reach The Lucerne Inn before the guests. Once there they jumped in with me and we drove up a steep, rough, winding, mountain road to reach Sunset Rock to do some 'Alone Time' portraits as their guests enjoyed the cocktail hour below.
As we were testing the light I told them to, "just do whatever for a minute" and the next thing I knew Brandon had Kerri swept off her feet :)
What a great location for us to shoot the 'Alone Time'
Then it was time to descend back to the Reception Venue where guests were anxiously awaiting the Bride & Groom.
The newlyweds being toasted by Kerri's father...
I love this shot! :)
First dance in the gentle evening breeze...
The touching Father/Daughter dance...
The adorable flower girl enjoying a dance with the bride...
And I have to include a picture of this little guy. He rocked the dance floor all night long!
Evening stroll along the grounds of The Lucerne Inn as the celebration continues...
A big thank you to Kerri and Brandon for letting me be a part of your most special day! Kerri and Brandon are so laid-back and easy going...it was a lot of fun spending time with them and getting to know them. A great couple who are sooo in-love. I wish you both all the best as you journey through life together. Cheers!
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