PART I
(I have so many I want to share, so this is just going to be the first blog post.)
When I pulled up to Emily’s parents’ house, I grabbed my gear and ran through the pouring rain – expecting to find a sad bride. Who wants rain on their wedding day? I asked the bridesmaids if she had a backup plan, since all the group photos were scheduled for OUTSIDE. (I didn’t want to make the bride nervous.) They said no. Then Emily came in, and with a smile on her face, she said, “It’s going to stop raining when the ceremony is over.”
We got to the church, and it was still pouring, the skies were dark. I thought it would never let up. But as Emily + Lucas said their vows, he kissed his bride, and they made their way down the aisle, it did just that. The rain stopped, and the sun was shining. I can’t tell you how glad I was that Emily was right!
And I have to tell you, the thing that sticks out in my mind from this day is the smile that never left Emily’s face, and the wild + crazy wedding party! That group definitely knows how to have fun, and they had me laughing the ENTIRE day. I guess that’s why I’m posting what is probably one of the biggest posts EVER on the blog.
Thanks to Emily + Lucas for having me photograph the most important day of their lives. I had a blast, and thanks for being so laid back + fun. Can’t wait to show you post #2. Enjoy Mexico!
Stay tuned for the wild animals that made an appearance at the reception. 
