After a very productive day of shopping yesterday (more to come on that later), I’m back with a gorgeous wedding to share with you. Stephen Bobb from the oh-so-fabulous Love Life Images, Inc. sent these photos to me. All I can say is…well…wow. What an amazingly beautiful, personality-filled affair.
I thought I’d share these with you in the order in which they were taken (approximately)… The first group of photos is called the “Getting Ready Shots” — for obvious reasons… The photographer comes into your dressing room with you, but you hardly notice him/her. Most photographers are very tactful, and these are some of the most memorable moments of the day.
Next we have the “Bridal Portraits.” Most of the time, this is also when the photographer will capture shots of you with your bridesmaids, and your husband-to-be with his groomsmen. Then, it’s off to the ceremony site!
Of course, now we have the “Ceremony Shots“… This bride is so lovely. I love the look on her face as her father escorts her down the aisle.
If a couple doesn’t see each other before the ceremony, all of the “Posed Family Portraits” are taken after the ceremony during cocktail hour. Also during this time, the photographer will capture shots of the reception room before guests enter. These are often called “Room Shots” or “Detail Shots.”
On to the reception… After cocktail hour, usually the bride and groom (along with the entire wedding party, occasionally) will be announced as they enter the reception space. Often, the happy couple will walk right to the dance floor for their first dance. The first dance is following by the first toast of the evening, given by the Father of the Bride. Then, it’s time for the first course of dinner (if it is a plated meal). Next comes the father/daughter dance, another course, more toasts, and finally, more dancing. Lots of “Reception Shots” to capture!
Dancing is only interrupted for one important wedding tradition — the “Cake Cutting“! Then it’s back to the dance floor (and sometimes the stage)…
And finally, the tossing of the bouquet and/or garter, the distribution of the favors (on a table by the door if they weren’t placed at each setting on the dinner tables), and the departure of the couple. All in all, thousands of photos are taken throughout the course of a wedding day.
If you’re lucky, you’ll have Stephen Bobb as your photographer and the hardest part will be selecting the hundred or so you like the most!
The complete vendor team behind this lovely wedding…
Coordinator: Sara Muchnick, Engaging Affairs
Dress: Jim Hjelm
Caterer: Ronald Reagan Building
Cake: Fancy Cakes by Leslie
Florist: Yellow Door Floral Design
Band: Mixed Company
