Ooooo!!! I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally be posting this wedding. This wedding was back in November, but it has been so busy around here this winter that I am just now getting it up on the blog. This was a very special wedding for me, and I’ll tell you why.
The bride, Linda, is my cousin and one of my best friends. She and I have laughed together, cried together, traveled together, and shared so much together. She was my maid of honor in my wedding and I could not have asked anyone better to play that role.
Angelo, the groom, is from France (just like Jeremy). Actually, Jeremy and Angelo went to school together in France! So, how did they meet you ask? Linda decided to be an au pair in France for 9 months and little did she know, she would meet her husband (which is funny, because I joked with her before she left that she would meet and marry a French guy). Jeremy’s parents are Christian missionaries in France and Angelo became a Christian through their ministry. During the Christmas holiday, Jeremy’s parents invited Linda to stay at in their home, and that was where it all started. They had their first date and through language barriers and all, their relationship grew.
So, there’s the short version of the story. I was honored to be a bridesmaid and photographer for Linda and Angelo’s wedding. It was tough being both, but also a lot of fun and I’m thankful I got to see all of the special moments they shared with each other throughout the day.
Linda is absolutely beautiful!
First look: Linda and Angelo prayed in French together; I was crying but pulled it together to get some good shots of this beautiful moment.
Loved our bridesmaid dresses … it will definitely be one of my shooting dresses for weddings.
There is a story behind this crazy hat. Our Aunt Kate created this traditional … it is the fertility headdress … need I continue? There’s a poem that goes along with the headdress that I shall refrain from putting on the blog, but it is hilarious. The headdress is passed from bride to bride and always adds some fun to the wedding festivities.
Congratulations Linda and Angelo!! We love you.
kristinmae
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