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!
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Finally stepping into the dress!
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Seeing his little girl for the first time in her dress.
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Mika's as she's meeting her dad...
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Just as he saw her...
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Best reaction ever!
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She had a special gift for her mom and dad...
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One last picture with mom & dad before the ceremony...
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Here comes the bride...
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Eric seeing her for the first time...
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Mr. & Mrs. Callahan!
Reception time...
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First dance...
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Love this next shot my second shooter, (Alicia) got. Her focus, the bride's parents! Love!
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Daddy/daughter dance...
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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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Mother/son dance
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Well, well, well, look who caught the garter and bouquet....
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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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