Matt & Jessica got married!
We started our day by going to the Haworth Center where Jessica was getting ready. There’s been quite a few events we’ve attended there, but I never realized that it was actually a hotel. You learn something new every day, I guess! Or maybe I’m just a little slow sometimes.
After we left the hotel, we went to Centennial Park for Matt & Jess’ first look. These are always some of my favorite photos of the day, and this day was no exception. The first look is a brief moment for the bride and groom to experience a little alone time before the rest of the whirlwind day goes by.
The bridal party met us at the park for photos before we headed for the ceremony at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church on 13th Street. It wasn’t the full traditional Catholic wedding; it was beautiful, short, and sweet.
Catholic churches are known amongst photographers for their more stringent rules regarding wedding photography. I was given the low-down from Diane. She warned me of not going past the first pew, and to stay out of the center aisle. If I got too close to the pianist, I would get a book thrown at me. Thankfully, I survived without so much as an admonishment. Whew!
The wedding party took off in a limo after we created the family portraits, and we proceeded to Midtown Center on 15th Street. The room was decorated wonderfully, especially the head table. Appetizers were served during the cocktail hour, and the food was provided by Creative Dining. Good stuff!
When the wedding party arrived they were announced into the party, each couple showing off their personalities as they danced their way to the head table. Matt & Jessica came into the room to a great applause and went directly into their first dance as the energy was definitely at a high point.
We had a great time at this wedding! Matt & Jessica are off to their honeymoon in Tennessee where I’m sure they’ll be enjoying their downtime. Congrats!
Here’s the slideshow:
