When I found out I was pregnant this past February, I went into panic-mode thinking about the weddings I had scheduled for the fall. I decided that Bre and Zak's wedding would be my last one of the year. With each wedding shot in my third trimester, I grew more nervous. My whole body
ached after a few hours of walking around with equipment, and my HUGE belly prevented me from lying down on the ground and climbing on chairs to get creative angles for shots. At Bre and Zak's wedding, I would be 34 weeks (8 1/2 months) pregnant.. what was I thinking? Will it be a disaster?
Nope.
Thanks to this dude.
I'm SO glad I hired a second shooter, and I'm equally glad that he rocks so hard at his job. Doyle's documentary style is exactly what I needed for this wedding, and his ability to frame shots creatively and so
beautifully blows me away. He flew all the way from D.C. to help me out, and I cannot thank him enough for taking at least half of these shots, making sure I had enough water all day, and letting me put my swollen feet up and take breaks when needed. #dreamteam
Check out some of his amazing work at
doylemaurer.com.
Okay, onto the couple! Oh my GOSH, I love this couple. Bre's makeup (done by Marcus at Sephora), dress (Sottero and Midgley) and hair (done by Judith Stancik) made her the fiercest bride I have ever seen, and she was
glowing as she walked towards her groom for their first look before the ceremony. She and Zak were so easy to work with. I especially love the sassy faces Bre made on the dance floor, and the way Zak smiled as Bre walked down the aisle. I couldn't have asked for a better way to end my wedding season for the year.
Vendor information:
Wedding Planner: Maria Belcher
Cupcakes:
Sugar Pie Bakery
DJ/Coordinator: EJ from
Bravo Live
Catering/Venue: University of Charleston
Florist: Dee Watters of
Wildwood Watters
Makeup Artist: Sephora
Hair Stylist: Judith Stancik
Bride's Dress: Sottero and Midgley
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse
