I was thrilled when Aaron and Jenny approached me about photographing their wedding, and even more excited once I heard their plans for the day. They wanted something laid back and casual, where people could relax and have fun. The whole event took place at the farm of a family friend, with even the bridal party wearing jeans and a chili cook-off for the reception!
Jenny and her older sister Jamie have been friends with my sister and I for years. I remember in high school when we both played sports in the fall (volleyball for me, cross country for Jamie) that she would always be sitting outside the gym braiding someone’s hair for whatever event they had that evening. So it was no surprise that she was the one doing Jenny and the bridesmaids’ hair!
These next two are for anyone who thought that the “getting ready” process was calm event!
All of the bridesmaids had purple scarves to wear with their outfits; they seemed to have some trouble deciding exactly what to do with them!
Jenny is a wonderful seamstress – and always has her sewing kit handy! Here, she had a couple of her bridesmaids doing some… last minute sewing thing… (I’m not sure what exactly!) to her dress. She didn’t make the dress, but she did make the guys’ vests as well as turning the girls’ jeans into skirts!
I just love how excited Jamie was when she saw her sister in her dress!
This one is my favorite!
Jamie wanted a picture with her sister, but she was rather busy! (Don’t worry, we got one with her facing me as well!)
Jenny asked my mom if we would be willing to help with the decorations – she just asked for some greenery in canning jars for the tables – we may have gotten a bit carried away…. Anyhow, these are old milk jugs filled with tall grasses & flowers – they were supposed to stand at the entrance to the aisle for the outdoor ceremony, but unfortunately the ceremony was moved into the barn because of the weather (after which it promptly turned nice and sunny).
And of course I have to include some photos of the flowers!
Jenny and Aaron, thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to photograph your wedding! I had a lot of fun – both as a guest and as a photographer!
So great. Looks like it was a bunch of fun…