Sophia & Matthew’s Connecticut Wedding

Sophia and Matthew called me just a couple of months before their January wedding. Sophia’s sister in law is on a online photography forum with me. We had never met in real life until the wedding but she suggested to Sophia that she should check out my website. They did, and they liked it! So, they flew Susan and I out to shoot their wedding. What an amazing experience it was! At the last minute we were invited to the rehearsal dinner where a Ancient Korean Ceremony (Paebaek Ceremony) was held. It was like nothing I have ever seen before. Sophia has several aunts that flew in from Korea for the wedding and helped with the ceremony.

Susan grabbed this photo of all of the women helping Sophia with her ceremonial clothing

The wedding day itself was so very special. Sophia got ready at Matthew’s parents home. I don’t know that I have ever met anyone that was so filled with joy. I felt like Sophia could burst at any moment she was so happy. Just spending the day and listening to her stories and her incredible faith was such a blessing to me. On top of just hanging out, I got to photograph it too. I’m a lucky girl =)

This is my friend Kelly. Isn’t she pretty ?

So thankful…

See what I mean? JOY!!

Sophia picked these rosary bracelets up when she was visiting the Vatican. They were her gifts to her bride’s maids.

Sophia, you are stunning.

Reading a note that Matthew wrote her moments before the ceremony.

I think Matthew told me this is the 2nd oldest church in Connecticut. Absolutely gorgeous.

We had a few moments outside of the reception to do some shots. I LOVED the light we had. Perfect.

Seriously, who ever would have thought that we could shoot outside in Connecticut in January?!

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Matthew and Sophia,  It was such a pleasure.  Thank you for everything!

Sarah and Jason were married on January 2nd in St. Charles, MO. It was sooooo COLD! But, that didn’t matter. The day was incredibly beautiful and warm. Not to mention the place they were married (The Conservatory) looked like a we were in a beautiful garden in the middle of the summer. I have known Sarah since she was in Jr High so this was extra special for me to be able to document the beginning of her new life with Jason. So happy for them both!

See, icy cold outside, warm and cozy inside.

Lots of tears and lots of laughs

And then we braved the cold for a few portraits. I am so glad we did!

I can’t believe it is already 2010. 2009 was truly an amazing year for me and my business. I feel so blessed to be able to do photography as my full time job and I just want to thank all of my amazing brides and grooms. You guys make my job so much fun and I LOVE that I get to share your wedding day with you. I have put together some of my personal favorite shots of the year and wanted share them with you all. So, here they are (in no particular order)

I may have gotten a little carried away but I LOVE what I do and I LOVE my couples. I wish you all a wonderful new year as you start your lives together and thank you for letting me be a part of your beginning. I can’t wait to see what 2010 has to bring. I have already shot my first wedding this year so stay tuned for lots more.