Sunday, 22 December 2013

Caitlyn + Chris = Married!

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I first met Caitlyn in September. Two months before her wedding. At first I thought there was some circumstance that had caused them to plan a wedding in only two months. But after I met her, I realized (because she told me) that is just the kind of person she is, beautiful, friendly, funny, and very laid back. They had been engaged almost a year but Chris is in the Army and he was getting ready to be deployed It was important for them to exchange vows before he left.

November weddings can be risky but not this one. The weather was perfect and while this loving couple exchanged vows, a light fall breeze sent colorful leaves falling all around them. When you look at Chris, you see the military. A soldier. He stood perfectly straight, his suit and shoes were polished and pressed, and he kept a straight, serious but yet charming face. Until he saw Caitlyn. When she smiles, he smiles. When she's a little goofy, he laughs. When she dances, he turns with her. And when Caitlyn accidentally spilled red wine on her dress (most brides would have FREAKED out), Chris grabbed her hand and they laughed together. They bring out the best in each other.

Caitlyn and Chris were the first interracial couple that James and I have photographed. And for this, they will always have a special place with us. We don't often talk about the challenges that we face as an interracial couple, mainly because after dating almost five years, we've become color blind. To see it in marriage, it's truly special. It's a beautiful thing, seeing a room full of people who don't see color, race, backgrounds, just love. James and I are both grateful to share something so amazing with such a wonderful couple. We worked hard to capture their personalities, their laughs, their smiles, and most of all, their love. We wish them both happiness for years and years to come. I hope this blog makes you smile!

 photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0743_zps5c782a81.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0740_zps5bb1d26b.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0736_zpse03c63ad.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0751_zps63e04304.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0726_zps9b66af17.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0720_zpsb9c6c9a3.jpg  photo 15ad3687-aa3f-476a-83ee-892da93dca40_zps37f853ba.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0747_zps021e2b58.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0752_zps14d466e8.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0750_zps7cd4d202.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0762_zps8cec3ef1.jpg  photo 7df897cf-5e92-4846-97bd-e57aa091c6eb_zps25ec7611.jpg We headed to La Vieille Maison for the ceremony and reception to follow!  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0884_zps77cbe1e8.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0772_zpsaaa1b373.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0779_zpsfc9f2567.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0883_zps9f660c3e.jpg  photo b1d1d241-ca53-47e4-8246-17d36c8376b6_zps62bfee3c.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0795_zps080d742c.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0794_zpsc2db837d.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0797_zpsea02f84d.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0721_zpsf0cff656.jpg  photo cadba98c-a2ee-410d-9b4a-0f122d66777e_zpsd3e931a3.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0801_zpsf9127abc.jpg Falls Park is just a short walk away. We headed down to the park to capture some family and group shots!  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0722_zps0addd917.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0807_zpse5219146.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0810_zpsef237d55.jpg photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0804_zpsce610800.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0812_zps693204d8.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0817_zpseaed4415.jpg photo 9dcfff8a-537f-42a6-bc93-dd9435b32aeb_zps0266b461.jpghaha :)  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0813_zpsb6759547.jpg Time to eat some cake and do a little dancing!  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0880_zps1b8b098f.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0820_zps5c025d29.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0893_zps78bd6f5b.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0894_zpscad21d9e.jpg Caitlyn and Chris asked some special friends to join them during their first dance!  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0830_zps717285aa.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0889_zpseb2f6b49.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0833_zps06cb0171.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0891_zpse7d0316d.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0892_zps55b14c97.jpg  photo 0522dd92-5f1c-4b46-9b22-086f39446add_zps628e053f.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0855_zps7e11a8bd.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0860_zpsb49f7871.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0866_zps6d483e60.jpg Let's cut this cake!  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0842_zpsd9b1ae3e.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0839_zpsa2599836.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0897_zpsca74dc37.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0898_zpsc9a2bf11.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0843_zpsde96ee3e.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0841_zpsc2d3c60a.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0849_zps8b9c1688.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0847_zps113d68dd.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0850_zps8e433767.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0848_zpsc8087084.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0851_zps4ede646c.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0896_zpsa2ade506.jpg Time for the getaway!  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0871_zps51d6f51c.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0899_zps4e1ad104.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0900_zps1114e21c.jpg  photo 739e5215-c9c5-473f-b7ec-38b6f10aef88_zps516b1e44.jpg  photo WeddingPhotographygreenvilleSC_0877_zpsa7ce1a44.jpg  photo 3dac9ea1-06eb-47ac-9eac-225d9a1dc339_zps6fb5393b.jpg James and I would like to say a special Thank You to Chris and all the other soldiers that serve and protect our country! Thank you! And as always, leave some love in our comment box!