lara's wedding

the much awaited day has come, and now gone, and i am pleased to report that lara has traded her sedar for a wood.

jesse and i arrived on time, and while i attended the sealing, he killed some time (a few minutes of which, as i understand it, were spent napping) in the visitor's center. when the ceremony was finished, we met up and waited for the happy couple to exit the temple.

lara looked gorgeous, and the dress she had been so worried about getting in, fitted as though it were made just for her.

as usual, i didn't take many breaks from photo snapping, and jesse was right behind me with alternate angles. after the group and family portraits, the crowd thinned, leaving myself, jesse, angela (who was in from florida), and another girlfriend of lara's to follow the couple and the official photographer around the temple grounds.

i have watched many photographers, and was really pleased with this one. with one or two exceptions, i liked the poses and the places she shot them in, and especially liked how much 'leeway' she gave me. instead of being annoyed by the fact that jesse and i were taking photos over her shoulder, she made sure we got the shots we wanted, and gave me helpful tips along the way. she was an absolute pleasure, and if the photos turn out well, i think i may have found my own official photographer when the day comes:)


when we had finished our unofficial photography duties, we headed home. initially jesse and i had planned to make a trip to the hazy center between the festivities, but hunger prevailed. i got started on lunch, and angela called needing food and somewhere to hang out until it was time for the ring ceremony.

since that and the reception were held close to home, it was convenient. it also provided the chance to spend more time with angela while here, and the three of us enjoyed lunch before heading over.





the ceremony and reception went smoothly, and i was thrilled to see and interact with many friends--some of whom i have not seen in some time!

eventually the happy (and i'm sure, relieved) couple was on their merry way. goodbyes were said, jesse and i spent the evening relaxing.

favorite pics are here, the rest are here.