Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Erin & Aaron - Married!

July 8th was a very important day for Erin & Aaron, as they were to be married at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, but it was also a big day for me, it was the very first wedding I ever photographed! When my aunt Katie, of Katie Dawson Photography asked me to second shoot this wedding with her I was so excited and so nervous at the same time! It wasn't even my wedding day and I had the wedding day jitters.
When we arrived at Erin's parents house the house was a sweep of excited girls, just putting the finishing touches on their hair and make up, and waiting for the big moment when Erin would put on her dress. Instantly my photography knowledge kicked into gear and I stopped worrying, allowing me to take some of my first ever pictures, and after that I was no longer nervous all day. The day flowed smoothly, and following a beautiful outdoor ceremony the party headed up to the reception in a lavishly decorated room within the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club. Starting first with the getting ready, here are some pictures of Erin & Aaron's big day.


The first stages of excitement setting in,



As her dad waited patiently to see his beautiful daughter dressed as a bride for the first time.




 You could see his pride radiate on his face,






Even as he gave her hand to the man who would protect her for the rest of her life.












I just love the way Aaron looked at his bride when the rings had finally been exchanged.


This little one wasn't too interested in the proceedings, but rather clung to her mom and watched me intently.


And they walked the aisle for the first time, 


Happily married. 









In a show of fun personality, Erin's shoes had little skulls on them.


I am so appreciative to have been able to capture photographs of this fun loving couple, and an forever grateful for the experience. To see more pictures of Erin & Aaron head on over to Katie Dawson Photography to see pictures by Katie.