Ray {The Wedding}

December 27, 2014

Danielle & Robert Ray

Glacier View Alliance Church

When I shot their engagement session last summer, I just knew that these two would have a very special wedding.

 

Danielle is the proud mom of some pretty special little guys, so when Robert took her on, he also took on a big, fun, crazy, energetic, messy, and incredible  job of a lifetime.  And it is going to make a difference for these three little men.

I was very excited and happy for Danielle when that moment came.

I met up with Robert at the church he grew up in. The church that would forever be special because of the promises he would make there that day.

 

 

 

Danielle had some really unique flowers for her day… they were all made out of slivers of wood. Gorgeous and lightweight… she gets to keep them forever!

Robert was looking super handsome in his grey suit with teal accents.

 

Danielle did so well with all of her handmade details. Check out this little box she stained, decorated and customized for her little ring bearer son to carry! So cute!

She’s almost ready!

Love her burlap embellished garter and her “I DO” finger nails.

Oh yes, she really is that gorgeous.

Holy Schmoley… I just love these ones. Stunning.  (And not just on the outside. She is a gem!)

For the first glimpse, they held hands on the corner, and then came around to see each other for the first time. They were filled with joy!

We went on a little drive and found some mountains for a few quick photos.  In case you are wondering, winter photos are COLD.  They did a great job looking so natural while freezing their tails off.

Ok, one more of this gal. Can’t resist.  (There are a ton more to see in this set, but I don’t want this blog to be too long, haha)

The rest of her beautiful bridesmaids did great out doors as well.  We had just a few moments before the dark came, so we made the most of it.

 

I totally believe in bribing kids for photos. In this case, I bribed with silly faces. “Ok boys… if you give me three handsome smiles, I’ll let you make the silliest face you can think of.” Totally works, and I end up with some really fun photos! 🙂

Danielle is so detail oriented… I loved finding all of her personal touches everywhere… Even the candle lighter for the unity candle was covered in burlap and lace to match with the theme.

The youngest boy was the ring bearer, and the older ones carried signs that said “Here comes” and “The Bride”

^And the littlest flower girl took it upon herself to pick up all the flower petals that the other flower girl had laid down. It was adorable and hilarious!

During the ceremony, Robert took a moment to make some very sweet promises to the boys. No one in the room could keep their eyes dry.

Married! Mr. & Mrs. Ray!

Haha, what a ham.

 

Off to the reception!  Burlap and lace were everywhere! It made it so elegant with a side of rustic.

 

A snack mix and hot chocolate bar were there for everyone… There were even crushed candy canes and marshmallows to make the perfect cup!

 

Check out this cake! I can’t help but think that the boys had a hand in picking out the topper.

 

Since it was close by, after the reception we stopped on over at my studio to make some gorgeous photos with this beautiful couch.

At this point, it was pretty much pitch black dark out. I really had to rely on my experience with shooting in very extremely dark scenarios.  But I always love it when I do!

Gorgeous, Danielle!

I know I am sharing a ton of these, but I just can’t resist!

Mr & Mrs Ray, I am wishing you a lifetime together that is even more beautiful than any photo I could ever make.

Want to see more from this set?

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And here is a shout out to Shannon, my amazing second shooter and snow shoveler for the day.  Thanks for freezing off your finger prints while holding light stands  for those last photos in the dark!