Natalie and Dane
Natalie and Dane's Friday wedding was such an intimate, loving event. Olyn and I really felt honored that they chose us for their day. I was also thankful that the weather finally started cooperating! I feel like I haven't had a rain-free wedding in ages!
Olyn's awesome shot of the sun above St. Paul's Methodist Church.
Some simple fun with the rings.
Vince Fontana (Flowers by Vince) did a great job with all the bouquets-- the chocolate ribbon matched the bridesmaids' dresses exactly!
St. Pauls has beautiful frosted windows that let in the softest most beautiful light. We had a few minutes with Natalie alone before the ceremony.
I think bridal portraits can be a lot of things, but I think that every bride should have one image that is angelic and ethereal. For me, it was this image of Natalie.
We also had a few quiet moments with Dane before the chaos of the day began.
The ceremony was incredibly personal and moving, as the church plays a major role in the couple's life.
Olyn and I are always very respective of the church's rules, so I waited outside the doors so I could photograph the recessional from the ground and through the door windows, I saw the most perfect frame of the ceremony.
When Natalie and Dane were pronounced husband and wife, the silent sanctuary erupted in cheers and applause. I don't think I have ever heard a church get that loud!
After shooting what feels like a million weddings, I am tired of lining up everyone in a row and taking a quick snap. Olyn and I are working to add some fun to the formals, so we played around a bit on the steps of the church with the bridal party.
We arrived at Dorothy B. Oven Park with a few minutes left for Bride and Groom portraits.
The couple shared their first dance as the sun was setting.
I really have to give a hand to Natalie's StepDad. He maintained his composure through both the Father Daughter Dance and his toast!
I love watching the Bride and Groom during their toasts... their expressions are priceless!
After dark, we went inside for the couple to share their cake (petit fours). After waving cake around for a few minutes each threatening to smash it on the other, Dane finally blurted out, "Just bite the friggin cake, Natalie!"
She could barely eat she was laughing so hard.
Olyn is the master of the garter/bouquet toss. I don't know if its instinct, or just good timing, but he always gets the action shot!
Olyn's awesome shot of the sun above St. Paul's Methodist Church.
Some simple fun with the rings.
Vince Fontana (Flowers by Vince) did a great job with all the bouquets-- the chocolate ribbon matched the bridesmaids' dresses exactly!
St. Pauls has beautiful frosted windows that let in the softest most beautiful light. We had a few minutes with Natalie alone before the ceremony.
I think bridal portraits can be a lot of things, but I think that every bride should have one image that is angelic and ethereal. For me, it was this image of Natalie.
We also had a few quiet moments with Dane before the chaos of the day began.
The ceremony was incredibly personal and moving, as the church plays a major role in the couple's life.
Olyn and I are always very respective of the church's rules, so I waited outside the doors so I could photograph the recessional from the ground and through the door windows, I saw the most perfect frame of the ceremony.
When Natalie and Dane were pronounced husband and wife, the silent sanctuary erupted in cheers and applause. I don't think I have ever heard a church get that loud!
After shooting what feels like a million weddings, I am tired of lining up everyone in a row and taking a quick snap. Olyn and I are working to add some fun to the formals, so we played around a bit on the steps of the church with the bridal party.
We arrived at Dorothy B. Oven Park with a few minutes left for Bride and Groom portraits.
The couple shared their first dance as the sun was setting.
I really have to give a hand to Natalie's StepDad. He maintained his composure through both the Father Daughter Dance and his toast! 
I love watching the Bride and Groom during their toasts... their expressions are priceless!
After dark, we went inside for the couple to share their cake (petit fours). After waving cake around for a few minutes each threatening to smash it on the other, Dane finally blurted out, "Just bite the friggin cake, Natalie!"
She could barely eat she was laughing so hard.
Olyn is the master of the garter/bouquet toss. I don't know if its instinct, or just good timing, but he always gets the action shot!
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Ceremony Location: St. Paul's Methodist Church
Reception: Dorothy B. Oven Park
Florist: Flowers by Vince
Cake (Petit Fours): Tasty Pastry Bakery
Catering: Klassic Katering
Ceremony Location: St. Paul's Methodist Church
Reception: Dorothy B. Oven Park
Florist: Flowers by Vince
Cake (Petit Fours): Tasty Pastry Bakery
Catering: Klassic Katering
Labels: Dorothy B. Oven, flowers by vince, Klassic Katering, St. Paul's Methodist Church
posted by Linda Long www.LongsPhotography.com at 6:51 PM
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The groom alone before the ceremony.
With the days so short this time of year, it was completely dark when we got to the couple's portrait time. So, we did the mandatory "formal" portraits inside and then went outside for a very different look.
Casi and Rob had an awesome sparkler farewell! To those thinking of doing sparklers, let me encourage you to use the same ones they did. The long sparklers really burn for awhile, while the short ones go out within 20-30 seconds. The guests were still playing with the sparklers, even after the couple had left!