One of the things that I really appreciate about being a wedding photographer is that I get to be involved in people’s lives. I couldn’t make it in an office job, sitting at a desk doing the same thing over and over, especially if I didn’t get to interact with people. I’ve known Lorri and Nick for over 3 years, and I really want to commend them for taking the vow of marriage seriously. Now I’m not saying that most people don’t, but I do know a lot of women who get so caught up in the idea and planning of the Big Day that if something were to come up that might disrupt the plan, it’s easier to push it aside and go on. After all, who wants to go through the hard stuff when we could just deal with it later? Lorri and Nick chose to be authentic in their relationship and in their wedding vows and actually called off their wedding 2 years ago so that they could get right with each other and with God. That’s a BIG deal. I have so much respect for them and their families that when their wedding finally came around, it was an entirely different level of celebration. I want to also say here that I have seen couples marry and divorce within the first year and it breaks my heart. I can sense a lot about a couple just on their engagement shoot, I mean, you know the difference between a couple who is flat out crazy about each other and a couple that is just going through the motion. Lorri and Nick….I have no doubts that they are one of the strongest couples on the day of their wedding than many are even years after they’ve been married. and that….is really, really cool.
The day started of at a super hip, trendy, salon called Three 13 in Marietta. (It’s also a great place to go if you are thinking about getting a tattoo.) Makeup was done by Kat Laskowski and mentioned how helpful it is when the bride brings a picture of how she wants her makeup to look. hint hint.
Lorri used her mother’s full length veil from 35 years ago which I just LOVED. Veils are so romantic and feminine. Think about it…when will you ever be able to wear one again?? It brought back memories for her dad, I’m sure and I love the image of her parents after he has just seen her for the first time.
It was a double excitement for me because she also had a bird cage veil for the reception. Super chic!
Blessed is the man who finds a wife. Proverbs 18:24
I love these two images of Nick because there is so much joy in his expressions.
Conyers United Methodist Church was the location and it really has a lot of family history for Lorri. Her grandparents were a huge part of it and there is furniture and windows and little details throughout the entire building that belonged to her family and has special meaning for them.
The first dance.
A little shout out to the videographer, Rich Fiallo, he was just cool to work with.
Bubbles were the way to go and instead of lining up outside where the wind would wisk them away, they did a last (bubble) dance.
Congratualtions Lorri and Nick!! I wish you all the best! {{{{{HERE’S YOUR SLIDESHOW}}}}}
