Brandon+Alex
There aren’t enough words to fully explain how much I love shooting weddings.
I am incredibly selective about which ones I shoot. And I’m thorough in the planning process. This includes a dinner a week or so before the big day to go over everything. Alex & I took care of that the Monday before the big day.
Jason Squared and I arrived in Hannibal on Thursday night so I could get settled in. My myriad of battery chargers were set up, and I cleaned my gear. I learned quickly I would find Mark Twain…aka Samuel Clemens EVERYWHERE.
Friday morning we headed to the Rialto to check out the space. I knew I wouldn’t get to see it before the ceremony, so this was necessary. A girl’s got to have a plan. Again. I'm thorough.
The space was being decorated for another event, but I got what I needed. All my favorite things would be doable.
After I went mural chasing, we drove to Brandon’s chosen park, I made a plan for the big day and a timeline. I knew if we were to get sunset shots, I would have to stick to the plan. I needed the wedding party to be on board.
Then came the rehearsal at Central Park. The fall leaves were gorgeous, and the bandstand created the perfect backdrop.
The wedding party learned I didn’t play, and realized why I was brought in from Saint Louis.
Then it was time for dinner. We ate. We drank. The Mother of the Bride gave the best speech describing Alex and Brandon’s love.
Their love is a sweet one that started during the Pandemic. Alex thought she’d give Facebook Dating a try, and only messaged Brandon. Brandon told her, at that moment, he was listening to what would be their recessional song "Renegade" by Styxx....which she had referenced in her profile. Listening to this story on the wedding day, I knew it was just magical enough to be true. Brandon couldn’t make that up. And he sure wouldn’t lie about it.
He proposed on a Bingham family trip to Ireland. The wedding reflected that trip: a ring-warming ceremony. A guardian of those rings, complete with a Celtic sword and dagger. The wedding was so "them."
To add another touch of them, there was a ring bear. Roar.
I sure fell in love with the bridesmaids. They understood their role.
To be frank, at times, the groomsmen drove me nuts. But they wormed warmed their way into my heart by the end.
Alex has two sets of parents, and both of those guys at the first look. Then the moms. Y’all. C'mon!
Watching Rob, Alex’s Dad, officiate the ceremony, warmed my heart to no end. He loves that girl.
And Brandon sure does, too. This is the moment I lost it.
After the “I do’s” we made our way to Riverview Park. A spot special to Brandon, and it provided an absolutely BEAUTIFUL view of the river.
The wedding party played along nicely as I did my thing making sure to capture the magic that was the day.
Then we partied. Boy, did we party. Brandon & Alex hadn’t practiced the first dance at all which would be to “Satellite” by Guster.
Rob & Alex boogied to “Sweet Child of Mine.”
Brandon & his gorgeous Mama Veronica swayed to “Mama Said.”
The cousins opened the dance floor with the Cupid Shuffle.
And the dance floor was hot for the rest of the night.
Alex’s Mama is one of my dear, dear friends. One of my besties. So, I have had a front seat to this love story from the beginning.
I remember when they found each other. Everyone knew Brandon was it. I would hear stories and say, “That’s not boyfriend stuff, that’s a future husband move.” I feel like we have talked about this wedding forever.
And here we are. They are married. The day was absolutely spectacular.
So many sweet memories. Then some memories that will make for great stories. Who knew it would take my going to a Hannibal wedding to witness a homeless man crashing a reception? And, to top it off, the Best Man dropped his pants and got down next to him.
Just another Saturday in the life of a wedding photographer.
Congratulations to one of my favorite couples.
Getting to capture this day was an honor. I laughed. I cried. I danced. I drank far more tequila than I’m used to these days. And I ended the night forever grateful for Aunt Charlene.
I’m incredibly thrilled for you two. Remember a good debate makes things fun. But, sometimes you do have to just go to bed after an argument. You can be right or you can be happy. Keep things sweet and respectful, as you already do.
Love you both. Big.
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Ghanaian Couple's Wedding Photography and Videography Service in South East London, England
We provided wedding photography and videography service to a friendly Ghanaian couple in Bromley, South East London last Autumn.
https://www.foreverlovewedding.com/
This is another wedding story we witnessed with our cameras. A couple of months before their wedding day, we have provided them with an engagement photography & videography service in Central London with some romantic touches in our shoots.
They were actually planning to take their engagement and wedding ceremonies in Birmingham before but after some family discussions, they decided to have both shoots in London.
Feel free to check their engagement story photos here on our website and our Vimeo page for their videos. Unlike other modern weddings, the couple opted for a traditional wedding, which means the groom would not see the bride before her father gave her away.
This couple comes from quite religious families. The bride's father is a priest. Just before she left her home, her mother gave her a simple prayer and blessed her by putting the Tierra on her head. She has also given her some advice on how she should treat her family and husband.
After that, we arrived at the bride's parent's church for a 2 hours long ceremony. Lovely bride was brought to the first time seeing her future husband by her priest father's hands. It was so romantic for the couple and for their guests. There were a few priests giving sermons. From that, we can understand the church is very close to the couple. The congregation treats her as a daughter.
The ceremony, banquet and party were held at Anerley Methodist Church, Anerley, Bromley, South East London.
They had a quite intimate banquet with all their close family members, relatives and guests who are also members of their own church. Their priests who attended their wedding also joined their party dance. What a great mixture of Ghanaian traditional style and western style wedding!
We really enjoyed their wedding from the morning until night, and editing their photos and videos.
Wish them all the best and have a happy married life ever-after.
Feel free to take a look at their photos, highlight & feature videos and live stream clips on our Facebook page, our website and on our Youtube & Vimeo channel.
Thank you
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Wedding Videographer Aspen
If you ask any of your married friends who had their special day filmed by wedding videographer Aspen, we can almost guarantee that every one of them will tell you that the investment was well spent and worth every penny. When choosing wedding suppliers, videographers for weddings appear to be low on the priority list for some reason or another. However, there is no reason why every engaged couple shouldn't consider adding a videographer for their wedding to their wedding budget from the beginning. There is no reason why they shouldn't.
Wedding Videographer Telluride
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