Wow. I have to say it again. Wow. What a day! I know I have 2 other weddings to blog, but I had to prepare some images for something special (more later on that secret!) so they were ready and I had to blog them...
Abbey and Eric got married at the historic Gordon Hall in Dexter this past Saturday, this was the first wedding to be held there and to sum it up: amazing. The details that Abbey put into her day were impeccable- it was a photographers dream wedding, the great formula: beautiful location + stunning bride + groom in uniform + beautiful weather= over 2500 pictures taken! Seriously, she was brought in on a horse drawn carriage! The flower girls pulled a wagon that said "just married" , the list goes on and on! I was thrilled to have a second shooter that day, Rachael and we had a blast!
Here are some detail shots...
Rachael and I call this shot "the Dustin" (you know you love it, D!)
They made their own wine for the tables-- of course I had to put the rings on them!
Love this old chair and the colors in her flowers! The small beaded purple flowers were from her great grandmother...
The lush grounds of Gordon Hall were decorated beautifully- mason jars with candles lit up the evening... each detail was amazing... the flowers and decorations were done by Sandi Bostwick of Ruby Slippers Designs, they were simply perfect!
I DID NOT pose this picture!! This is one of the honey flower girls showing a butterfly toy to the ring bearer... so cute I could eat em...
Mom and her girls... mom was having a tough time- from tears to lost contacts to bloody noses! But she got it all together! :) I'd cry too if I had these gorgeous girls for daughters! (I do have 1 gorgeous girl!)
The couple were married on the front porch of the Hall- it was beautiful...
I mean seriously- a photographers dream! They cut the cake with a saber for god's sakes! I need more memory cards... please? Anyone?
Their dance was choreographed by a great guy with real ties to Dancing With The Stars- I'm not kidding!
Both Abbey and Eric graduated from Dexter High and Abbey's mom teaches at the high school so they have many close ties with the Dexter area... we went downtown and had a ball with pictures- Eric was game for anything! It must be the hockey player in him!
I love this pic... the light was yummy!
My urban bride...
can't decide which I like better- what do you think?
Stunning...
As we were walking down an alley, we came across this metal art sculpture/gate that was a man and a woman holding hands... how perfect! I love the reds in it...
Before we lost the light, I asked Abbey if she wouldn't mind trudging through a field to get a shot- she was
great, replying, "I'm only getting married once!" I love the results!
Thank you Abbey & Eric for letting me capture your day- you two were so much fun! My MVC (most valuable couple! :) ) I could write paragraphs about the wedding but my arms are still in recovery from holding my big camera and taking over 2500 shots.... seriously, I'm amazed my computer didn't cry when I loaded them! If anyone is planning a wedding in the future, you should check this place out- it was a perfect summer wedding--
More soon!
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Have a great 4th of July! Stay safe!
17 comments:
Hey Wendy--I'm totally subscribed :) I love looking at pictures! Where was the wedding location? I have a sister getting married next year that is in the outdoor location market....Kelly O'Donnell
Hi Kelly! It was at Gordon Hall in Dexter- check it out! :)
Wendy these are fantastic! I LOVE the one of the young boy looking at the groomsmen and the one where he is laying on her lap on the bench! All of them are just wonderful!!! How is your summer going?!
Love all the pics - thank you for a distraction from work :)
Wendy, It was such fun to be shot by you. Your love of the craft and the ability to see the art in each shot is absolutely contagious. I smiled hard for you because you smiled so hard for us! Thank you so much.
Steve (step-dad of the bride)
Hi Wendy,
This is a wonderful display! I can't wait to see the rest! You are wonderful to work with and you are right Abbey did plan out every detail amazingly well, but your ability with the camera was what will help us to remember the magic of that day forever! Thank you so much for everything!
Deb Marsh, bride's mom
Well looky here! Absolutely stunning photographs from what sounds like an absolutely stunning wedding! A lot of them remind me of the way I shoot, so naturally, I love 'em even more! I would love to see what they really look like, as I'm sure your blog doesn't do them justice! Killer!!!!!
Oh Wendy.... an unsolicited STUNNING is appropriate! I am working on mine and will get them to you! I will be out of town over the weekend.
Wendy,
I am blown away again. First with Lisa's pictures and now with Eric's. Thank you for being a part of and documenting both of my childrens most important day. Your work is absolutely wonderful.
Alice Ehn (mother of groom)
Okay.
I need to contract you for something, anything...my God!!
La Shaun phoenix Moore (friend of bride's mom), Detroit
These are great! Thank you. Your talents are impressive. You seem to have captured the spirit of the day. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Tom Craft,fob
I wish you could have have been the photographer of my wedding, but since I am married to you it might have been difficult.
CPP
Wendy, STUNNING really is the word! Not only are you exceptional with camera in hand, you were quick on your feet to rescue my Dad and I from a terrible fall. Thank you for capturing so many beautiful moments for Abbey and Eric. We are all so anxious to see the rest. You were great fun!
Anna (Step-mom of bride)
Those are some really amazing pictures! You did an amazing job, capturing the feel of the day.
As always, when I look at your work I get more and more excited for when you photograph Doug and my wedding. I loved the photographs in the fields, they are amazing! I can't wait to see what you come up with for us!!
WOW! Martin...those are absolutely beautiful pictures! The bride is going to die when she sees them!
Ooh I love that green chair... I want one! :) Great session.
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