Emily is a neighbor of mine from our old neighborhood in Cottage Grove. She and her brother went to junior high, high school, and are friends with my oldest son Andrew. I was thrilled of course when they asked me to photograph their wedding! Actually, I think I told Emily that my feelings would have been hurt if she had not asked me! Emily chose a beautiful wedding theme of ocean sand & sea shells, her colors were sand beige, brown, and a few different pretty shades of turquoise. Emily and Jesse are such a fun couple, Emily is so funny, she just cracks me up! I had so much fun spending the day with her. You may notice a groomsman missing from the group, as one of the bridesmaids walks alone down the aisle. Sadly, Emily's brother passed away a few months before the wedding. A few other items of special meaning include a tiny locket sized frame with a photo of Emily's brother on her bouquet, and a framed photograph that was held in the family portraits. These items of remembrance were such a nice touch to acknowledge the loss of Emily's brother. Congratulations to them again-they had such a beautiful wedding day surrounded by friends and family who love them! I know what a hard time Emily has had with the loss of her brother, it was nice to see her smile, and wonderful to be with them on their special day!
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