3.23.2011

our wedding story - part ll - the first look


the first look.  i'll never forget it.  originally matthew and i didn't want to see each other until the ceremony, but we realized a couple of things.  one, that would probably be really overwhelming, two, we wanted time to capture beautiful pictures without feeling rushed, and most importantly we wanted the first time we saw each other to be really special and intimate.  

walking down that hallway was one of the most exciting and emotional moments of that day.  my heels echoed as i stepped in his direction.  he faced away from me the entire time until i tapped on his shoulder :)  the last picture above is one of my favorites.  such happiness :)  you may remember that book above from part l of our wedding story, the morning.  that is the ring bearer book.  i carried that instead of my bouquet because my flowers weren't ready yet....but actually i think it worked out perfectly!

after we had our first look moment, we took a few more formal pictures throughout the building.


i have so many pictures from that part of the day, but i thought i would share just a few of our favorites.  matthew was such a trooper wearing his coat.  it wasn't too hot outside (rather humid since it had rained), but there is no air conditioning in the capitol so he was a bit uncomfortable.  we got a few shots outside as well...the first picture just below is one of my favorites.


i can't wait to share our wedding party pictures next...so fun and journalistic.  isn't that car amazing?  my bestie beth, who was one of my bridesmaids (she is also a blogger of two fab places warm bouquet and from the fitting room) called a friend of hers that morning and he was so nice to allow us to take pictures with this beauty...more of those up next! 

have a wonderful evening lovelies!  XO, lindsay

22 comments :

  1. Oh my!! I was nearly tearing reading and looking at all these beautiful pictures! I love reading wedding stories... Beautiful!

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  2. You are so lovely. This is such a beautiful story!

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  3. These pictures are beautiful! I can't wait for this day in my life to come lol. :)

    The Sweetest Life

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  4. What romantic pictures! I can definitely see the happiness in that third picture, when you two first see each other. Can't wait to read the next part of the story and see the pictures (especially to see how the parasols fit in)!

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  5. how gorgeous are you!! WOW you are soo pretty in your dress, that picture of him kissing you is precious!

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  6. I just can't get enough of your beautiful wedding photos!!!

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  7. Your photos are beautiful!! And I'm glad you saw each other before the ceremony! I think people's paranoia about preceremony meetings are a little silly :P

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  8. All your pictures are so beautiful! I think it's much more special like that to meet just the two of you before the ceremony. x

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  9. OMG - beautiful! What a special moment...so wonderful to have it in pictures!! I was really anxious to see this! Love it! Just wonderful!!

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  10. I've never been in the Lincoln Station, but it made for GREAT pictures!!!!!
    You are such a beautiful and creative woman!
    Me=jealous much? : / haha

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  11. LOVE LVOE LOVE LOVE LVOE THESE!!!!!!!!!!!


    can you tell? I love the ones with the vintage car!!!

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  12. Simply GORGEOUS doll. What wonderful memories you have captured. xo.

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  13. Okay seriously, when I get married, I'm so calling you for advice! I LOVE it!! I think the third picture from the top is my favorite!!

    XOXO!!
    Rach

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  14. Beautiful pictures! Love the one by the car!!! SO... We've been thinking of doing a first look instead of waiting for the aisle... What do you think? Did you like it better this way... Or would you recommend the other?

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  15. Oh Lindsay...you are STUNNING! And your handsome husband looks so sweet waiting for you...made me smile thinking of your shoes clicking as you walked to him. LOVE the photo of you two looking at each other!!! Such a fantastic moment captured! Loving all the wedding photos, keep 'em coming! <3

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  16. How fun! I just love looking at other people's pictures from their special day and I love that you both had your own unique looks and styles...just lovely!

    Liesl :)

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  17. love love love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. Love this! Your photos looks so gorgeous!

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  19. Darling, my favorite photo is the last one with the oldsmobile and the umbrella. Your surroundings, its beautiful :)

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  20. Oh my, love! Thank you so much for sharing this! So beautiful!! I absolutely love the look on his face when he sees you! it's priceless!

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  21. I'm loving this series!! SO gorgeous and sweet!

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  22. I just love the idea of a first loom before the ceremony. Less pressure, and a more special, intimate moment. Those shots of the two of you are so beautiful

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