Michael and Carrie's Wedding

I am so excited to tell and show you the Melchers wedding!!!  Carrie is a former basketball player of mine back in the day of church basketball.  When she contacted me about shooting her wedding I was so excited!    Carrie was one of those players who would give you everything she had on the court and she had a great work ethic.  She also has a very caring heart.  So it was only fitting that I would shoot her wedding because I too wanted to give her everything I had to capture this really important day for her and Michael.  I have a special place in my heart for Carrie...plus I totally love her parents :)

Then there is Michael...I have only met him a few times and oh how I ADORE him!!!  Michael is what I like to call an old sole....gentlemen, family man, polite, and he completely adores Carrie :)  God is going to do huge things with this couple :)
I wish I could post every picture of their wedding but that would take forever...so I will show you my favorites from the day...

I have to tell you a little bit about this dress!  Carrie's Grandmother was the first to wear it and all the women in the family since then have worn it.  How cool is that!!!  Each time it has been changed a little bit (adding new material) but for the most part it is the original dress....how amazing!!  Ok we will continue...:)

These next two pictures are sweet moments with her mom after putting her dress on and seeing her dad for the first time!!!

the beautiful bride...

Carrie and Michael decided to see each other before the wedding and I am so glad they did.  The light was not ideal (shadows all over them) but I could not pass up the courtyard with the trees blooming!!

I love everything about this photo!!








The next series of pictures are of the amazing little Lutheran Church where they got married.  Sooo much charm and character plus who doesn't like a red door :)

LOVE Stain glass and love this photo!!!!

The whole wedding party rocked and had me laughing all afternoon!!!

 The amazing church!

Mr. and Mrs. Melchers!

Such a sweet moment after the ceremony!  Carrie surprised him with a present (the little book in his hand) before the wedding and this is him thanking her...I mean seriously...where are the tissues!!!

Some of the details...

Party time...

Can you guess who there team is....????  I had to cover my ears :)

I leave you with this last image of Michael and Carrie walking into their reception!  I hope you can see how much they're in love, how excited they are and how this is just the beginning of their amazing life together...plus again look at the way he looks at her.....my heart is melting!!!!  Michael and Carrie you guys are amazing and I am so glad I was a part of your special day....  :))))