Being a Wedding Guest

So on Saturday my lovely daughter was a bridesmaid for the first time. I planned on sitting on the side lines and enjoying the event. It's a rare occasion for me to not be the photographer, and being the Mom of the brides maid was a sweet treat.


Turns out I wasn't on the sidelines for long though. I ended up helping out the photographer, (on request, believe me when I say I would never step in!), as well as I was asked by the father of the bride to que the bridal party as when to start their turn walking down the isle. I enjoyed helping out very much, because even though I was ready to sit on the side lines I really don't know what to do with nothing to do at a wedding! ha


From my vantage point I did get to snap a few images, as I had intended to photograph my daughter somewhat anyway. So here are my 'guest images' from Aubrea and Barry's Saturday wedding.


My daughter is the shorter one. :-) The other lovely bridesmaid is her most excellent friend Kat. 



















In the middle is Melody the gutsy 16 year old friend of the family that photographed the wedding. She earned my respect with her nerves of steel. ;-) Great to know you, your going to go far.


After the day was pretty much over, and before best light disappeared over the horizon. I requested the bride allow me a few minutes to take some bridals for my own enjoyment. Considering she has had a long day and already worked with Melody, I was happy she said yes. ;-) So here is my take on bride.

















The blissful couple will be moving to Oklahoma after their honeymoon. Best wishes on their new life.





The other lovely surprise I had was a sweet friend just returned from a trip to Ecuador, she was a volunteer in a bible education work for 3 months. She literally flew in just in time to make the wedding. I had so much fun visiting with her and some other friends during the reception. A treat for me to visit at a reception! tee hee








That's all folks. ;-)