I was very honored when I was asked to photograph the wedding of Rachel and Billy. I went to school with these two amazing photographers and unfortunately our paths never crossed the 10 months we were there. Chaz and I ventured to Milwaukee and were instantly treated like royalty. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time and were the most comfortable we could be. The photography of Rachel and Billys wedding day was the most important aspect to them. They planned everything out and made sure we had tons of awesome locations to photograph them in. We honestly could have made awesome images of these two anywhere because 1. they are both drop dead gorgeous 2. they are soooo photogenic ( they fall right into poses naturally) 3. they are so in love with one another! Even though I hardly knew Rachel and Billy before their wedding, I left Milwaukee having made several friends and I am so honored that I now can call these two beautiful souls friends.
This guitar was Billys wedding present from Rachel. He wrote her a beautiful song on it and played it for her for the first time at the reception. She cried..I cried..there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
Trust. That was an element that flowed through out the day. Rachel and Billy had so much trust in us..if we had an idea they went with it..no hesitations. This is an example.
This is Rachels something blue…I am in love with this ring.
engagement ring.
Like I mentioned before…they thought out the photography alot! Of course photography being one of their biggest passions in life they wanted it to be perfect. We were discussing unique options for their first look and this is what we came up with. It was so simple but yet soo sweet.
Another special thing that Billy did for Rachel is he planned their honeymoon as a surprise for her. She had no idea where they were going! When setting up this shot in The Iron Horses library he sneakily snuck a France book into it…because that is where he surprised her for their honeymoon! WOOO! It was so hard to contain my excitement during this shot..I am really bad at keeping surprises but thankfully everyone kept this a secret and they enjoyed 10 wonderful days in Paris together! So romantic!
I love this photograph of Billys father embracing him after the ceremony. He married the two and his words were absolutely unique, personal and honest. I found myself really diving into the ceremony and listening..which is always a wonderful aspect of my “job”.
Just a few of the dancing pictures!
Billy and Rachel…seriously thank you from the bottom of my heart for inviting me to be a part of your day. It really is an honor and I adore you two so much! I can’t wait until my path brings me to Charleston, South Carolina to enjoy the beauty and make more memories together! I am sincerely so happy for you two!
Be sure to check out the amazingChaz Cruzblog soon to see some more pictures of this gorgeous couple!
by Mary
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