Showing posts with label dan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dan. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
CAUGHT YOU!
Here's LaTrice doing the happy dance. Then, LaTrice turning around to realize we've indeed caught her doing the happy dance...hehehe.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
LaTrice & Dan: The Wedding, Part 1...
LaTrice and Dan endured many trials and tribulations, many miles of physical separation before finally reaching their day of celebration. Among other things, the groom was deployed on the other side of the world, while the bride made (and re-made, after a nightmare snafu on behalf of her first venue) wedding plans in Houston and feathered their new nest in Savannah, Georgia.
The day arrived, and everyone was ready for the beautiful lawn ceremony at Northgate Country Club. Only, it rained. Dark clouds loomed overhead and drove golfers into the clubhouse. Not to be hindered in making the day a positive, beautiful experience for all... the couple decided along with their coordinator, Samantha Darr of SoireeBliss!, that the ceremony would instead be held under the well-appointed carport at the Club.
The bride and groom spent a little time together pre-ceremony, for some private portraits and a little calm-before-the-storm face to face time. We arranged for a "reveal" moment, where they would see one another for the first time that day.
I couldn't get over the strength and love that passed between the eyes of these two people, or the way I felt as I watched them hold hands almost the entire time... like perhaps I take for granted the fact that I can hold my husband's hand almost every day if I want to... but there are many days when LaTrice can't because Dan's a zillion miles away (I gripe when Jack has to go to Dallas for a couple of days, gosh). I very much cherish the images of the two of them holding hands, illustrating the power of touch and the nature of people together in love. I'd say these two will be hand-holdy their whole lives long, and when they're 90 you'll be able to snap the same picture of them sitting close, holding hands, and giggling at one another.
On this Memorial Day Weekend, it sent chills down my spine to hear the low chanting voices of the soldiers as they marched in to stand for Dan... these men taking time away from war and peacekeeping in a far off country in order to be present for the loving ceremony of one of their dearest friends.
The light beaming from the faces of the bride and groom as she entered the ceremony was enough to part the clouds and bring forth the sun... not a drop of rain for the rest of the sunny evening!
Vows were exchanged, and they exited under an arch of sabres and in ceremonial tradition, were stopped at the end of the line for a mandatory kiss before they passed. There was much hugging, maybe a few tears, and many congratulations.
During the formal group portraits, LaTrice asked everyone to jump in the air as high as they could, and the entire wedding party obliged! HILARIOUS! These people can really jump, too... check out the bride in mid-air!!!
There were so many images I wanted to share form this wedding, so I've split the blog into two parts. Following these images is part two!
The day arrived, and everyone was ready for the beautiful lawn ceremony at Northgate Country Club. Only, it rained. Dark clouds loomed overhead and drove golfers into the clubhouse. Not to be hindered in making the day a positive, beautiful experience for all... the couple decided along with their coordinator, Samantha Darr of SoireeBliss!, that the ceremony would instead be held under the well-appointed carport at the Club.
The bride and groom spent a little time together pre-ceremony, for some private portraits and a little calm-before-the-storm face to face time. We arranged for a "reveal" moment, where they would see one another for the first time that day.
I couldn't get over the strength and love that passed between the eyes of these two people, or the way I felt as I watched them hold hands almost the entire time... like perhaps I take for granted the fact that I can hold my husband's hand almost every day if I want to... but there are many days when LaTrice can't because Dan's a zillion miles away (I gripe when Jack has to go to Dallas for a couple of days, gosh). I very much cherish the images of the two of them holding hands, illustrating the power of touch and the nature of people together in love. I'd say these two will be hand-holdy their whole lives long, and when they're 90 you'll be able to snap the same picture of them sitting close, holding hands, and giggling at one another.
On this Memorial Day Weekend, it sent chills down my spine to hear the low chanting voices of the soldiers as they marched in to stand for Dan... these men taking time away from war and peacekeeping in a far off country in order to be present for the loving ceremony of one of their dearest friends.
The light beaming from the faces of the bride and groom as she entered the ceremony was enough to part the clouds and bring forth the sun... not a drop of rain for the rest of the sunny evening!
Vows were exchanged, and they exited under an arch of sabres and in ceremonial tradition, were stopped at the end of the line for a mandatory kiss before they passed. There was much hugging, maybe a few tears, and many congratulations.
During the formal group portraits, LaTrice asked everyone to jump in the air as high as they could, and the entire wedding party obliged! HILARIOUS! These people can really jump, too... check out the bride in mid-air!!!
There were so many images I wanted to share form this wedding, so I've split the blog into two parts. Following these images is part two!
LaTrice + Dan: Part 2... Reception!!!
(Part One is coming soon... I just wanted them to be in order for when everything is posted!) So now we come to the post-ceremony gettin' down-to-business RECEPTION!
Once dinner had passed, the sun set, he drinks were flowing and the DJ began to spin... LaTrice emerged even more stunning than before in a gown MADE for dancing. Dan changed as well, into a dapper suit. GORGEOUS couple, just gorgeous.
Guests were treated to a surprise visit from the fine folks at Marble Slab or a late-night dessert, and danced away into the night.
The last picture you see is the signature-matted frame... a beautiful photograph of the proposal spot-- in Savannah, Georgia... a place to remember!
And they all lived happily ever after...
Congratulations to the best man, who, by now, certainly has a new baby!
Once dinner had passed, the sun set, he drinks were flowing and the DJ began to spin... LaTrice emerged even more stunning than before in a gown MADE for dancing. Dan changed as well, into a dapper suit. GORGEOUS couple, just gorgeous.
Guests were treated to a surprise visit from the fine folks at Marble Slab or a late-night dessert, and danced away into the night.
The last picture you see is the signature-matted frame... a beautiful photograph of the proposal spot-- in Savannah, Georgia... a place to remember!
And they all lived happily ever after...
Congratulations to the best man, who, by now, certainly has a new baby!
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