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Love is sort of omnipresent at a wedding.  It’s an obvious point.  The word comes up literally a hundred times on the big day.  So it’s not very often that I’m surprised by demonstrations of love.  Andrea and Bryan are quite smitten with each other.  The happiness that shone off their faces was like sunshine… warm and cheerful and seemed to brighten everything around them.  Looking at them you could tell they were ecstatic to be married.  So I shouldn’t have been surprised when Bryan pulled me aside at the reception to thank me and began telling me, with lots of enthusiasm, how much in love he was with his new bride.  It was really lovely.  It’s not every wedding that I get to hear firsthand all the wonderful things that the groom adores about the bride.  Something about “unbridled” comes to mind, but on second thought, nevermind, as I’m hit with images of romance novels and over-the-top cheese.  It wasn’t that way at all.  It was just Bryan wanting to say how much he loves Andrea.  And I hope that he told everyone he talked to that day.  It was adorable.    

 

Andrea, seriously girl- you are soooo pretty.

I love brides with ear-to-ear smiles!!

Deep breath, Bryan.  Yes, she is the most beautiful woman you’ve ever seen.  And yes, she’s marrying you.  No pressure… 

Ha!

And that’s how you get married, folks!!

I say it all the time- I love tagging along…

See?  There’s the sunshine I mentioned. 

Oh my gosh, I couldn’t pick one or the other here…

“I can’t believe your mine….”

“And I’m yours….”

Sparty On!!

Andrea and Bryan :: Married July 24th, 2010

 Dress Designer ::  Allure

 Tux Rental ::  Men’s Wearhouse

Hair/Makeup ::  Salon Meridian

Cake ::  Beth Henderson, Cake Art

 DJ/Band ::  Complete Music

Honeymoon ::  Hawaii!  It was amazing

  Bride :: Microbiologist        Groom :: High school Physics/Science teacher

How we met….  We knew each other in high school since our home towns are about 10 min. apart, but not very well.  We both ended up going to MSU but didn’t realize it until we happened to run into each other.  We went on a date and here we are now!

Favorite detail ::  Sparty!

 First Dance Song ::  Lonestar – Amazed

 Cake Flavor ::  Red Velvet and White

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Much happiness, Andrea and Bryan!!  Love you guys!!  xoxoxo

Candace and Josh.  I can’t even put into words how amazing their day was.  I know I’m starting to sound like a broken record regarding my weddings this year, but seriously, it’s like each one is trying to outdo the last.  I’m always trying to come up with new ways of describing the awesome days that I witness every weekend, but this time, I’m having more trouble than usual.  To see the way Candace and Josh look at each other… it was sort of magical.  And joyful.  Like they were the only ones on the planet.  Okay, I guess I can describe it.  

 The other amazing part was that they planned a TON of time for photos and fun in between the ceremony and reception.  It was like the day of a thousand locations- we toured East Lansing… alleyways, country barns, the golf course.  They even wanted pics at sunset.  Their family and friends were sooooooo happy for them- the reception at Hawk Hollow was hopping all night long, with memorable toasts (and a particularly hilarious one- thanks BJ!), emotional dances and a visit from Sparty for all those MSU guests.  But the most fun for me?  There was a full moon that night and they were so excited to run outside for a few shots.  Kissing under the full moon on your wedding night?  Absolutely priceless. 

This is Candace.  Are you kidding me with that gorgeousness??  And no, I did NOT enhance her eyes.  She really is that pretty.

Josh had a hard time watching Candace enter the sanctuary… 

He couldn’t stop looking at her. 

And she couldn’t stop looking at him.

“Bless this new love…”

Married!!!!!!!

Favorite. 

That’s Josh she’s grinning at…

I think everyone remembers this toast. 

Getting a Sparty pic with a Wolverine??  Yes, please!

This guy was super excited about Candace and Josh tying the knot. 

I love sneaking up on the dancefloor action…

Here’s the full moon.  Awwww.

 

Candace and Josh :: Married 6.19.10

Hair/Makeup: Essex

Florist: Smith Floral

 Cake: Naomi Batterbee @ Hawk Hollow

 DJ/Band: T Campbell from Tunes by T

 Honeymoon: Jamaica

 How did you meet? Through friends @ MSU

  Funniest thing that happened?  Let’s just say that there was some great dancing.

 Favorite detail? Sparty

 First Dance Song? “Everything” Michael Buble

 Cake Flavor? Chocolate and Vanilla

 Wisdom you’d like to share with anyone getting ready to tie the knot?  Have fun and enjoy it!

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Thank you Candace, Josh, friends and family!!!!  You guys are awesome!!