Would you like to hear a little bit about their day? You would? I was hoping you'd say so!
When I arrived at Stahlman Park for pre-ceremony photos, there was good news and bad news. The good news: the girls were running right on schedule, which hardly ever happens. The bad news: the air conditioner was out at the beach house they'd planned to use for dressing, so they were going to be trapped in the ladies room for the next three hours while waiting for things to get underway. The good news: they were willing to risk messing up their beautiful hairdos and go out to the water for a quick photo shoot to fill some time.
Every detail of the decorations was simply exquisite.
Now the ladies set to work in earnest, helping Amy into her dress ...
... and attempting to lace up the back. Sometimes only Mama can do it the right way.
Meanwhile, the guys showed up precisely on time and ready to go with no last-minute lacing required. This was extra helpful because they were all wearing Converse sneakers.
As soon as the ring bearer and flower girl arrived, it was time to get things rolling. They received their final instructions and headed up the aisle ...
... followed by the minister, Kit and his groomsmen as Amy's cousin strummed the wedding march.
All eyes were on Amy as she and her dad made their entrance while Amy's eyes were locked on Kit's. This is always one of my favorite moments.
Amy and her dad made their way to the appointed place ...
... scripture was read, rings were placed, vows were said, the groom kissed his bride, and it was done!
Then the celebrating really got underway. The guys finally had their chance to shine in front of the camera ...
... and the entire wedding party proved to be quite willing to play and pose together.
... cake and champagne and toasts ...
... and two of the nicest girls in the world locked in a knock-down drag-out fight over the bouquet.
Then DAINCIN'!
Lots and lots of totally impressive daincin'!
Kit and Amy showed everyone up, of course, but no one seemed to mind since it was their Big Day and all.
Throughout it all, what I most loved seeing was how much Amy and Kit love each other, how relaxed they are with one another.
Of all the wedding gifts you've received, love is the greatest of them all. May you always remember the true Source and Renewer of your love for one another!
Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. It is not conceited, arrogant or inflated with pride; it is not rude or unmannerly and does not act unbecomingly. Love, God's love in us, does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it and pays no attention to a suffered wrong. It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail.
Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything without weakening. Love never fails, never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Amplified
