This wedding was very special, in a lot of ways, but 3 in particular. To start, it was my first wedding to photograph as the main and only photographer. I am so thankful I got the opportunity to capture this day, and I had so much fun doing it.
Secondly, the couple had to change thier ceremony and reception location the night before the wedding. No, you read that right.. the NIGHT BEFORE THIER WEDDING DAY! It was a scramble to get people notified, to get the new location reserved, to get a new officiant, and to basically re-work months of planning and make sure everyone was on board with a new schedule, new location, and what it was going to take to pull it off. Even my husband was called upon to go to the old location with our 2yr old daughter to direct anyone who may not have gotten the message and showed up at the original location. It was an entire family and friends effort, and you know what? I'd say we all pulled it off quite nicely. Few guests at the wedding really gave much thought to a change in venue because, thanks to the efforts or some very awesome people, the wedding went off without a hitch and it turned out to be one beautiful day. So hats off the the bride and grooms family and freinds for your hard work in making this day happen.
And the third reason is was so special? Well, that would be, because the new location was at Camp Belzer. This Camp Belzer. Yeah, the one that burnt to the ground just 2 days after the wedding. This couple's wedding was the last event to ever be held at the venue, and my images are the last to ever be taken of the place. It was a wedding for the history books, and one no one will soon forget, that is for sure. So here it is, the long awaited wedding of Randy & Jennifer!
Starting the day at the boys' house. Remnants of the night before's happenings.
The girls had a much better way to start thier day. haha
This is right before the couple saw each other for the very first time that day. Look at that beautiful smile on her face.
The bouquets.
We did the formals with the family just outside the entrance of Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park. It was a gorgeous day.
Now for some fun, wedding party style!
Get it girls!!
Ze program. If you hadn't noticed the couple's colors were Black, green, and white.
And here she comes, the beautiful bride, with a smile on her face and love in her heart.
I love it when couples cry at thier wedding.
*Want to know a little secret? I cry at weddings too. Luckily I was behind a camera, so no one notices me. haha*
It's Official! Way to go guys!
Time for the reception. Cake, punch, and dancing.
They had a single layer cake to cut, and then did cupcakes for thier guests. I have to say, they were delicious. I think Jen's mom made them if I'm not mistaken.
Thier first dance as husband and wife.
Mother & Son dance.
And the Father & daughter's dance
Wedding party fun!
This was at the very end of the night, and I just thought we had to get a picture of them in front of the fireplace with the Camp Belzer plaque. I am so glad now, that I did. I hope you guys cherish this image forever.
And here it is folks. The last image of the place. Ever.
It was such an awesome experience to be a part of your wedding guys. I love your story. It reminds me so much of my husband and I. All the best planning can not stop what is meant to be, and usually what is meant to be turns out even more awesome than what you had planned in the first place.
This was at the very end of the night, and I just thought we had to get a picture of them in front of the fireplace with the Camp Belzer plaque. I am so glad now, that I did. I hope you guys cherish this image forever.
And here it is folks. The last image of the place. Ever.
It was such an awesome experience to be a part of your wedding guys. I love your story. It reminds me so much of my husband and I. All the best planning can not stop what is meant to be, and usually what is meant to be turns out even more awesome than what you had planned in the first place.
