Hello!! May was an incredible month!! Business allowed me to travel to Colorado and witness something so special...the marriage of Monique and Michael!! First, thank you for choosing me to photograph your wedding. It was such an honor.
With every wedding, there is a story. So, let's get to it. This one is amazing. Monique contacted me a few months ago to request photography for Michael and her on their special day. I gladly accepted the July date. A few weeks later, a health scare with Monique's father, Larry, created a change in plans and the wedding date was moved to May. There was much emotion involved with this day, not to mention the weather forecast was calling for a downpour of rain ALL day. Needless to say, the night before the actual event had many friends and relatives praying for good health and weather. The wedding was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and God is just big enough that at 12 noon, the clouds lifted!!! And, Monique's dad was feeling well enough to walk his beautiful daughter down the isle and give her away to amazing Michael!! I must say, he looked rather dapper in his tuxedo too-not to mention his wife, Vera, was so incredibly beautiful!! There was not a dry eye in the house...including the photographer. Sometimes, we all have to take a moment and reflect. It is days like these that we can only say thank you and stop in awe as God's timing is absolutely perfect!!!
Michael and Monique are such a beautiful couple and it was awesome to see how deeply they care and love each other. The ceremony was an intimate and powerful celebration! Monique was gorgeous in her gown accented with fun accessories and Michael was looking especially handsome in his western attire. The wedding took place at a community clubhouse sprinkled with waterfall and rustic foliage. It made for complimentary photos for the bride and groom.
The day turned out lovely. I can't express how grateful I am to know this family and witnessing such a special milestone in their life. I love this job and I love this family!!! I will continue to pray for Larry as he is one of the strongest individuals I have ever met (and Vera). What an inspiration and deep breath of life. Michael and Monique, I hope you had a wonderful honeymoon and I wish you both a lifetime of blessings! Thank you so much for asking me to be a shutterbug!! I hope you enjoy reliving your moments. Now, for a peek!!
For those of you who know me, I love black, white, and red. Monique chose black and white polka dot dresses for the bridesmaids accented with red flowers! Way to mix things up a bit!! I loved it!!!
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