High everyone, I hope you all had a great week! I am finally finished with Molly and Alonzo's wedding pictures and glad to be so :) I have had a hard time with these ones because I just love so many of them! This has been one of our favorite weddings we have done, and I am so happy with how their images came out.
A bit about the bride and groom:
Alonzo is not a loud and outspoken individual; on the contrary, he is a pretty laid back and balanced guy. When we got together with them for the first time before they had even booked us, Molly did most of the talking and asking of questions as she had the planner and all the details nailed down :). Alonzo just took everything in; some might take this to be shyness, but I guarantee you that anyone that knows Alonzo knows he is NOT shy! I could tell immediately that, although he was quiet, he was a strong minded individual. On the day of their wedding, it was cool to see how all the people that know Alonzo acted around him; whatever it is about him, he carries so much respect with the people in his life. And, after all, he stole Molly's heart so we know he's doing something right :)
Molly is the energetic one of the 2 :) Emily recalled that several times while Molly and the girls were getting ready, Molly would just explode with joy, jump up and burst out saying "AHH! I'm getting married today!" She is a HUGE planner and wants to know exactly what is going on and how everything is working together :). She has a goofy and playful sense of humor which is so fun to watch; she's making jokes and Alonzo just watches and laughs; so rad! :) And I don't think it would be doing it justice if I didn't mention how she loves her man... the way she looks at him, and absolutely respects her husband cannot be put into words.
They have a deep spiritual life which was mirrored by their ceremony. They have a deep love for one another that is captivating. They had a beautiful wedding day. See for yourself...
The girls praying before Molly goes to share her vows with Alonzo before their wedding in private.
An anxious bride, her vows in hand, making sure that she looks perfect for her soon-to-be husband...
Alonzo waiting for his lady... he looks nervous :)
A happy couple...
Molly and Alonzo wanted to share their vows with each other in private so I stood back at a distance, out of earshot, so they could be alone while I captured the moment. I don't know how to explain it, but I felt like I was a hostile intruder in this incredibly intimate moment. They have such a deep connection and are so vulnerable with each other, I honestly felt like I was witnessing a moment that a camera shouldn't even be allowed to capture. At the same time, though, I was so mesmerized by it that I couldn't look away. I just kept smiling on the inside and thinking "Oh my God, this is amazing!"
Molly sharing her vows with Alonzo...
Alonzo asks his bride to dance... there is no music necessary here. I actually think that music would have taken away from the moment instead of adding to it.
They eventually called me over to do their couple shots... Love these guys :)
By far my favorite portrait of the year... Alonzo is one lucky guy! :)
Molly's idea :)
The boys...
Molly's Grandfather had the honors of walking her down the aisle...
Molly waiting to walk down the aisle.
The moment every bride waits for... it's probably all about that look in his eyes :)
A heavenly blessing on this new union...
If that look doesn't say she adores him, I am blind.
He gets to kiss her :)
They had the BEST Mariachi band I have ever heard... ever :)
Their first dance...
That is one VERY happy bride... Her face says it all :)
Tears at her Grandfather -Daughter dance... she has a new most important man in her life...
Molly's sister giving a toast.
They even had a photo booth :)
