Emily & Andrew

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It was a perfect fall day when we met up with Emily and the girls at Christ the King Catholic Church to get a few shots as they were getting ready. Emily was excited and anxious as her sisters curled her hair and helped her with her make-up.

Emily wore a beautiful ivory strapless gown with a champaign colored twist at the waist that flowed into her chapel length train. Emily borrowed her tiara from her sister, Molly, and wore pearls that her parents had specially made for her. Her garter was camaflouge with an Air Force seal in the middle. The bridesmaids wore gorgeous persimmon colored strapless dresses with ruching at the bodices and matching heels. The bridesmaids also wore pearl drop necklaces and earrings that were specially made for each of them. In addition to the bridesmaids, Emily had six of her Air Force Acadamy classmates, in their dress blues, as sabre bearers/honor guard. Emily carried a round bouquet of fall colored calla lilies wrapped in her grandmothers handkerchief and the bridesmaids carried long stemmed calla lilies.

As Emily and the girls were getting ready, the very talented Kelly & Sarah from Artfully Blended were busy transforming the school gym into a fall inspired dance hall. With hay bales, tree branches, pumpkins, gourds and fall colored candles it looked great and the best part was Emily, her family and friends were able to enjoy the day instead of worrying about decorating.

The ceremony was officiated by Fr. Allen and was a traditional Catholic wedding with Emily's friend, Dawn, as cantor. Fr. Allen asked all the guests to say a little prayer for the couple whenever they think of them. So, as you're reading this, say a little - God bless Andy & Emily - prayer as they start their new life together.

After the wedding, we were able to head outside and get some great fall foliage pics of the couple and wedding party in front of the church. And later with Andy and his fraternity brothers and Emily and her GRBD friends to get some fun shots of the couple with their friends - who had traveled a long way to celebrate their day with them. The party began with a video greeting from Emily's sister Monica and her husband Billy who were unable to travel as they waited the birth of their quadruplets. Everyone had a great time at the reception and Emily's dad touched everyone when he asked them to all say a prayer for the troops - especially those in the Air Force.

Emily & Andy made special CD's for their party favors with their favorite songs that remind them of each other. They attached a sheet of - he said / she said - explaining why they chose the songs they did. It is obvious by the choices they made, that they are so much in love. As Andy said, he can't remember what his life was like before Emily; and as Emily said as she quoted Sarah Evans, she's found all she's waited for and could not ask for more. Emily & Andy, we were so honored to be a part of your day - thank you so much for choosing us to capture this day for you guys! We know you'll have a great time in Key West before you head back to Germany! May God Bless you both in all your adventures!

p.s. Congratulations to Monica & Billy on the birth of their four precious babies just a few weeks after the wedding. We're praying that you're able to bring them home soon.

Thanks again,
Brett & Cheryl