If you’re a regular blog reader, you’ll recognize a lot of the faces in this post. I can’t say enough about Melissa & Chambers and their families – they are just genuinely nice people, the kind of people that it just feels good to be around. This day was a long time coming, as Melissa & Chambers had been dating five years, and more than half of that time was long distance. So by the time everyone rolled up to The Oaks Plantation in Pike Road, anticipation was in the air.
Melissa & Chambers affectionately call each other “dove” – they weren’t able to release doves at the wedding like they wanted, so Melissa’s sister Liza made some for them. 🙂.jpg "rickettsblog01")
All the details came together nicely thanks to coordinator Amanda from RSVP and gorgeous floral work by Frou Frou:.jpg "rickettsblog02")
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All I have to say about this image is: SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!.jpg "rickettsblog04")
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Oh yes, Miss Vanessa, I am a total sucker for your dimples:.jpg "rickettsblog06")
I decided to bust out my iPod and have a little lip synch contest between the girls and the guys – the girls got a little funky to Lady GaGa:.jpg "rickettsblog07")
But I think the boys may have rocked a little harder to Dire Straits (check out ring bearer Sergio in the second pic – awesome!):.jpg "rickettsblog08")
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The bottom fell out and it poured just before the start of the reception, but they lived happily ever after anyway. 🙂.jpg "rickettsblog19")
Thanks to Melissa & Chambers for letting me be there – I hope I get to see you soon!
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I thought the padlocks looked like teddy bear heads – and apparently, even in Colonial times, energy efficient lightbulbs were all the rage. 🙂.jpg "vablog1")
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Pics from Meghan & Adam’s Virginia wedding will be posted soon!.jpg "edwinawenbey13")
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Time to kick off the reception with the official first dance:.jpg "edwinawenbey22")
Then table toasts (and another wardrobe change – did you catch that one?).jpg "edwinawenbey23")
Finally, a funny, endearing, and emotional toast from Edwina’s dad had Wen-Bey cheering and shedding a tear..jpg "edwinawenbey24")
Thanks to Edwina & Wen-Bey for letting me come all the way from the States to be a part of your wedding!.jpg "edwinawenbey01")
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Soon, the boys arrived with money in hand, ready for the traditional door games that take place as the groom and groomsmen arrive at the bride’s house. Think of it like the wedding version of a fraternity hazing – the bridesmaids give the guys different tasks to do before they are allowed to enter the house..jpg "edwinawenbey04")
First, there were jello shots with hot sauce on them:.jpg "edwinawenbey05")
Then they had to wear adult diapers that spelled out the bride’s name:.jpg "edwinawenbey06")
After a few more tasks, they negotiated their way into the house with a little bit of green, just in time to take a few pictures with the bridal party, including Chloe:.jpg "edwinawenbey07")
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Time for a wardrobe change before the church ceremony:.jpg "edwinawenbey09")
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To be continued…
Nice moments there. 🙂
Seriously Julie! I HAVE to come back to your blog/website more often!! These wedding images are freak’n amazing! We need to shoot together…nuff said! Except…SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! 🙂