Yesterday kicked off wedding season for us this year. Although the weather was rainy to start with it cleared up enough to let Autumn and Jollie have their outdoor ceremony as planned. Now, I'm not sure whether I should refer to the groom as Chris or as Jollie. Although his real name is Chris, most everyone knows him and refers to him as Jollie....except his mom as I was told! So, mom, I'm sorry, but I've always heard Autumn refer to him as Jollie, so I'm sticking with that!
This was my first time visiting Creekside Plantation and I was very impressed. I love old houses and the inside of this one was beautiful. I was able to hang out upstairs with the girls for a little while as they were getting ready. Here's Autumn's gorgeous dress...
And stunning shoes.....that I must say perfectly matched her even more stunning jewelry.
While Autumn was getting her hair done, I took the guys out back to the barn for some shots. I love the red barn!
When I went back up to the girls, they were passing one of Autumn's shoes around signing the bottom of it. This one was new to me....apparently at the end of the day, the name that is left most legible will be the next to get married.
Autumn and her aunt as she looks at the finished product!
The staff at Creekside waited until the last minute to put the chairs out where the ceremony was being held just to make sure the rain didn't return. The girls enjoyed watching the guests arriving and being seated while they waited.
Now as many of you know, Marty and I shoot together at weddings. Why? Well, not only is he there to help me with all our equipment, but there's certain shots he can get that I can't. Here's a very good example. While I am shooting this shot of Autumn's brother escorting her down the aisle.....
....Marty is capturing Jollie and his reaction to seeing his bride for the first time. I must say I had no clue that he was crying until I got home and looked at what Marty shot. Awww - I love it when the men shed some tears!!!!
The tears didn't last long....the couple was all smiles before within minutes!
I love watching the bridesmaids and their emotions during a ceremony. Oh, and I loved the flowers - they were gorgeous!
Since last year's wedding season, we have invested in some new equipment. I love my new lens - it really helps me get in close without being close and capture some great shots!
Now, one on-going joke of the day was Jollie's pink hat someone brought him. It matched the roses and his tie perfectly. As I was taking the newlyweds back up to the barn for some quick portraits, we had to have a few laughs! Sorry Jollie - I couldn't resist!!!!!
Now, on to a serious one!
Okay, one more with the hat!!!!
Then it was time for the bridal party to be introduced at the reception and the bride and groom to have their first dance. 
I'm not sure what was said between Autumn and Chris' mom, but I think it was funny!
I love this look - Chris' mom looks so proud to have a new daughter!!!!
Tasteful Elegance did a great job on the cake - it was gorgeous and very delicious!
I'm usually not much of a rhinestone person, but I really liked Autumn's cake topper - it was too cute! 
I think it's funny when you hear all the guys in the background cheering on the groom and urging him to smash cake in the bride's face. Autumn was being very careful not to let it happen to her!
Can't leave out the bling!
I think all the guests had a great time dancing....from the youngest ones......
...to the youngest at heart!!!!
I think the YMCA was the most popular song of the night!
Autumn chose to do chocolate covered caramel apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - very unique!
I loved this shot of everyone watching as Jollie takes the garter off!
After a little more fun.....
...it was time to send the couple off.
Although it was a little chilly, the rain stayed away and left us with a perfect and beautiful wedding day! I hope you two have a great time in Jamaica on your honeymoon!!!!!
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