Larry and Dea had a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at the Tiffany Springs Community Center.  Dea and her mother had thought out every detail of this day.  The venue is gorgeous and rich with color and class.  It was the perfect spot for a wedding and a reception.  The bride and her attendants were easily hidden away while guest arrived.  The wedding had a brown theme with the rich and vibrancy colors of peacock feathers mixed in the details, the bridesmaids dresses and the groomsmen’s vests and ties; even the guests, who were dressed to the nines, wore brown.   I was an second photographer this day and tried not to miss a thing.  I want to share some of my favorite moments with you:

So, apparently, it takes a “team” to lace up a wedding dress.  The ladies were awesome!  Her bridesmaids were totally there for her.  Their relationships were fun to watch.

I caught this quick moment between Dea and her dear friend.

Dea and her daughter Deleah in the limo waiting to leave and the gorgeous bridal party striking a pose!

The stunning bride.

Mom and daughter sharing a special moment before the ceremony.

The ultra-glamorous bridal party.

The Reveal -  Larry anxiously awaits Dea for their first look before the ceremony.  They shared gifts with each other a watch for him and a Tiffany ring for her.

This picture had a “timeless” quality about it, so I converted it and added some grain.

The exchange of the rings.

A sweet moment captured.

An African tradition of jumping over a broomstick to signify the brushing away of the past as they start out as one.

The JUMP!

The incredible singers during the ceremony and Dea and Larry’s reaction during Dea’s sister’s reading of a poem during the ceremony. 

After the ceremony, sharing some champagne and great laughter!  Dea’s cousin had them all rolling.

The Tiffany Springs Community Center’s pool was still uncovered, so a reflective picture was in order.  Look, you can see the clouds in the water.

The new couple….Mr. and Mrs. Daniel

Dea and the boys…work it out!

Larry and the girls.  O, these girls were some kind of fun.

I am so thankful that Laurel asked me to help her shoot this wedding.  I really enjoyed the entire day and the people we met.  I feel like I am learning a lot about being a wedding photographer.  I am glad to have the opportunity to be an “assistant” shooter, but get every detail as if I were the main shooter.  I have two wedding booked for 2010 and am excited for what more may come.  If you are reading this blog, please let me know what you think of my “third” time shooting a wedding.  I’d love to know what you think.