It was a wedding known as much for its footwear as its location and participants. My little Miss is now a Mrs. and starting her new life with a talented and promising young man in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
The wedding itself was a reflection of Kara and Eric – a mixture of adhering to tradition and throwing it to the wind. The location was a century-old pavilion in Lord’s Park in Elgin, Illinois – something old. But there were plenty of examples of something new, too.
Bride and Groom decided to make a statement with their wedding footwear and outfitted themselves, the bridal party and parents with high top Converse sneakers. Bride, Groom and Moms sported custom colors; attendants and dads wore black.
Along with the expected (bride and groom stuffing each other’s faces with cake, for example) was the unexpected (the cake – actually several cupcake trees) were adorned with his and hers Star Wars action figures in place of the traditional bride and groom). Kara was in charge of the sheet music for the cello quartet that provided the music for the ceremony and slipped in the Beatles’ All You Need Is Love for the recessional as a surprise to Eric – and everyone else expecting Midsummer’s Night Dream. Eric had his own surprise up his tuxedo sleeve and jammed with the reception’s jazz combo to serenade Kara with a rendition of All My Lovin.’
A twenty one thousand bubble salute sent husband and wife out into the world.
Dad got to photograph the portraits of the wedding party and families as well as reception activity. Another photographer was hired to shoot the ceremony. Something about me not able to do two things at once.
All went well, Mom and I only melted down a little, friends and family have returned to their homes and the house is quiet today.
Photographs © 2009 James Jordan.
8 comments:
Oh! Such great images! Congratulations! Looks like a great time was had by all...
Thanks for the smiles this morning!
Congratulations, Dad and Mom of the Bride!!
Glad the day went well.
very cool
Your photos here are nothing short of spectacular.
The neat color touches and the Chuck Taylors were awesome. I grew up wearing them a lot, but they hurt my feet now that I've hit middle age.
Congratulations to you on a wonderful send-off to your daughter and son in law. I know they'll cherish these forever.
Congratulations to your daughter, James! Love the added touches. I'll have to show this to my daughter -- she'll love it.
Congratulations - to both the bride and groom and the parents of the bride!!! Many blessings!!
Love the pics!!
Sandi C
Congrats to all. It looks like the wedding had a lighthearted flair. I think a marriage definitely thrives when there is a healthy sense of humor.
Awesome photos. They are a beautiful couple.
well congrats to the bride and groom and your photos are fantastic!
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