It happened again. Here was (notice the past tense) me: I, Christi Traster, do solemnly swear that I will not again be convinced to shoot a wedding. Mmmmm hmmmmmm. Not that it's not a wonderful and amazing thing to capture the love between two people on their wedding day - it is an absolute privilege....
....it's just not my thing, y'all. Well, I made it my thing for Jennifer and Patrick.
Have you ever met a couple for the first time, and you look at them - you watch them interact - and you say to yourself, "Holy smokers...THIS is what it's all about." That's what happened when I met Jennifer and Patrick. They knocked my socks clean off. I'm not kidding - not a day has gone by since their wedding that I haven't thought of them with a smile on my face. They are the real deal. Beautiful on the inside - check 'em out on the outside...
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Jennifer is amazing. UHH-mazing. Sincere. Authentic. Down to earth. She's sunshine - bright and warm and just radiant. Joyful. Really. Okay - I'm gushing... let's move on, or I'll never finish this blog post. Ahem.
I love love LOVE this next shot - it's so Jennifer (or Jennifuh, as Patrick's kids call her - oh, and don't get me started on how amazing she is with the kids):
First moments in her dress...
The next photo is one of my faves - Jennifer's sister looking on...
Patrick has a multitude of brothers - at least 4. But I think maybe 5? Such a fantastic, huge family with so much love for each other. I am for real, my friends - I cried multiple times throughout the day. O. M. Gooodness - the speeches at the reception? Oh, the speeches. My heart was a big ball of a sappy mess. Focus, Christi. You have a job to do here - stop with the sappy. I was so caught up in their happiness.
Patrick is a twin - his brother Paul gave an amazing speech at the reception. Not a dry eye...
Jennifer's Uncle surprised her (and everyone else, for that matter) with a horse and carriage ride with her Dad down the aisle. It was beautiful. Another big ball of sappy moment for me...
Isn't he handsome?
This next one may be my favorite of the day - I'm telling you. They're the real deal. I can't say enough about them.
And this next one is just plain HOT...
Jennifer and Patrick - the love between the two of you was evident from the day that I met you. It was an absolute honor to be a part of your wedding day.
xxoo
Christi
Wow the pictures turned out amazing!!!!
You guys look perfect. I am still so happy for you
Posted by: Dr. Ryan | November 17, 2009 at 09:41 AM