I know when most brides start planning their wedding day, it's just a given, they imagine blue skies and sunny.  You don't think of a rainy day, however, sometimes it happens.  Over the course of shooting weddings, I've learned that while yes, rain makes it a bit more challenging, it also makes for some beautiful pictures as you'll see below.  This past Saturday, Mika & Eric were married in a beautiful church in Monroe, NC. This wedding had all the southern touches that reminded me of years gone by. Not a detail was untouched.  To me, even the rain added a bit of character to their day.  Here is their story, in pictures!  Enjoy!

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Mean while, this handsome groom is preparing also!

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The garter! DSC_2542 DSC_4155 DSC_4163

Finally stepping into the dress!

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Seeing his little girl for the first time in her dress. DSC_2739

Mika's as she's meeting her dad...

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Just as he saw her... DSC_2756 DSC_6097 DSC_6099

Best reaction ever! DSC_2759 DSC_2766 DSC_2768 DSC_2773 DSC_2775

She had a special gift for her mom and dad... DSC_2786 DSC_2799

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One last picture with mom & dad before the ceremony... DSC_6153 DSC_2826 DSC_2836 DSC_2863 DSC_2876 DSC_2882 DSC_2891

Here comes the bride... DSC_2907

Eric seeing her for the first time... DSC_6211 DSC_6217 DSC_6234 DSC_2916 DSC_2923 DSC_2927 DSC_6237 DSC_2975 DSC_3015 DSC_3035 DSC_2983 DSC_3048 DSC_3059 DSC_3101 DSC_3109 DSC_3115 DSC_3161 DSC_3219 DSC_3172 DSC_3237 DSC_3241 DSC_3249 DSC_3367 DSC_3287 DSC_3316 DSC_3327e DSC (124) DSC (138) DSC_3291 DSC_3312 DSC_3399 DSC_3443 DSC_3438 DSC_3415 DSC_3454bw

Mr. & Mrs. Callahan!

Reception time... DSC_6888

First dance... DSC_3552

Love this next shot my second shooter, (Alicia) got.  Her focus, the bride's parents!  Love! DSC_6937 DSC_3568

Daddy/daughter dance... DSC_3583 DSC_3581

Alicia and I must have had a similar thought...During their dance, I caught the bride's mom video-ing her hubby and their daughter dancing.

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Well, well, well, look who caught the garter and bouquet.... DSC_3878

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Thank you, Mika & Eric for letting me capture this day for you!  I wish you many, many happy years together!

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