Friday, April 29th, Lauren & Sherwin were married at Rolling Hill Farms in Monroe, NC.  They are such a fun couple, I knew from their engagement session that their wedding would be upbeat but yet relaxed with their easy-go personalities.  The two of them truly just enjoyed their day with friends and family as they started their new life together as one.  Here is a recap of their day...

The calm...

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Love her ring shot against the chippy wood. DSC_0122 DSC_0035

Wedding dress detail

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A gift from Lauren's mom... DSC_0043 DSC_0028 DSC_0102 DSC_0105 DSC_0141 DSC_0247 DSC_0081 LCH_9498 LCH_9510 DSC_0070 DSC_0068 DSC_0073 DSC_0162 DSC_0156 DSC_0148 DSC_0180

Lauren's grandmother DSC_0189 DSC_0177 DSC_0165 DSC_0168

Love these next few shots.  When Lauren put on her dress, I assume it all started to sink in that the time was here...she's officially in her wedding dress getting ready to meet her groom at the alter.  Needless to say, the moment was a bit overwhelming.  This was so sweet, the groom's grandmother stepped in and just laid her hands on Lauren until her dress was on to offer a sense of stability and calming.   DSC_0203 DSC_0212 DSC_0232 DSC_0237 DSC_0214 DSC_0223 DSC_0257 DSC_0267

Meanwhile, this handsome fella has arrived and is getting ready in the groom's room. 

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Lauren and Sherwin requested this shot.  Just minutes before ceremony time they're so close but can't see each other...

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Waiting for his bride... DSC_0342 LCH_9730 LCH_9731 LCH_9732 DSC_0344 DSC_0345 DSC_0351 DSC_0357 LCH_9733 LCH_9738 DSC_0359 DSC_0363 DSC_0365 DSC_0371 DSC_0389 DSC_0407 DSC_0410 DSC_0427 DSC_0437 DSC_0441 LCH_9830 DSC_0505 DSC_0461

Signed, sealed and delivered! DSC_0524 DSC_0520 DSC_0867 DSC_0773 DSC_0834 DSC_0954

Linden's view... LCH_9997 LCH_9962 DSC_0899-2 LCH_9956

Beautiful bride DSC_0864 DSC_0907 DSC_0911 DSC_0956

Let me just say, these next three images is why I highly recommend a second shooter.  I was getting shot one and off to the side, Linden with Linden Claire Photography, my second shooter, was capturing shot two & three (pictured in both color and B&W).

Love the dreamy, soft light in these shots...

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                                                                                ~  Reception Time  ~

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Coffee bar DSC_0014 DSC_0020 DSC_0016 DSC_9977 DSC_9978 LCH_0136 LCH_9529 DSC_1056 DSC_1057 DSC_1052 DSC_1051 DSC_1055 DSC_1186 DSC_1112 DSC_1087 DSC_1102 DSC_1098

This beautiful cake was made by Lauren's new sister-in-law and the cake topper was atop Sherwin's grandmother's wedding cake almost 57 years ago!

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And Linden's view of the cake cutting in these next few...

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Bouquet toss DSC_1228

Garter toss DSC_1246

The two that caught the garter & bouquet... DSC_1266 DSC_1292

Again, these next two images by my second shooter, Linden.  No doubt, I wouldn't have been able to capture the excitement of the crowd's faces without her help...I focused on the bride & groom while her focus was on the energy of the guest' faces.  LCH_0312 LCH_0311 DSC_1294 DSC_1301 DSC_1310 DSC_1324

Thank you Lauren & Sherwin, for letting me and Linden be a part of your wedding.  I wish you both many years of happiness together!

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