This was a day I was looking forward to as much as the people getting married….or something like that!  I have adored Jamie and Kyle since we almost got my truck stuck in a muddy field during their engagement session!  It wasn’t exactly a traumatizing experience that bonded us together or anything…it was just REALLY funny.  Jamie and Kyle’s is a relationship full of laughter.  And of comfort and friendship.  I knew their wedding day would be perfectly suited to who they are as a couple:  Fun.  Relaxed.  Laughter infused into every moment.   And Jamie has a laugh that is more than contagious.  It grabs ahold of you and takes you along for the ride.  I arrived for the day wearing my seat belt ;)

During our last meeting before the big day, we went over last minute details where it was casually mentioned that she was wearing a cathedral length veil…EEK!  My.Favorite.  What she didn’t mention was how insanely gorgeous her dress was!  I couldn’t stop gushing over the design of the skirt!  It gave the traditionally  shaped gown a very soft yet modern feel…and it suited Jamie’s personality perfectly.

The girls may hate me for posting a picture of them not made up yet, but I absolutely adore Jamie’s mom’s reaction to seeing her only daughter all done up :)

That’s one GORGEOUS ring!!!!!

We were lucky that this wedding took place just on the cusp of the crazy heat we experienced this summer.  Don’t get me wrong, it was still very hot and humid, but we weren’t melting ;)  I was so thankful Jamie and Kyle opted for a First Look and finished all their portraits pre-ceremony.  It gave us the liberty to make a last minute decision to head to a new location for all the pictures where we could stay as cool as possible in the shade of the woods.

Remember Alex and Tyler’s wedding from last summer?  The entire family (mom + dad + son Jami) was part of the wedding party…Jami needed a bit of adjustment from mom before his moment in front of the camera ;)

Below, one of my many favorites from the day!

With extra time to burn, we made a short stop on the way to the reception for some laid back images with an urban feel…and I have to tell the story.  Remember earlier I said how excited I was about Jamie’s veil?  I was almost heartbroken when she told me she only wanted to wear it for the ceremony.  I asked her a couple of times if she wanted to wear it for any pictures and she was all NO WAY!  Well, since we’re friends and all….I made a second last minute decision of the day.  I made her wear it for just a FEW shots downtown.  I may have smirked a bit when she told me they were some of her favorite images from the entire ;)

Such a fun wedding party!  So many of them have been in weddings I’ve photographed before…it’s like hanging out with the gang again :)

Jamie and Kyle, I absolutely adore you both to pieces!  I am so glad to have been a part of your day.  All the best to you both as you start the next chapter in your relationship as husband and wife.  Continue to find love and laughter in all things you do…it will serve you well :)