A weekend off

Well, we finally had a weekend without a wedding - after 7 weddings in 5 weeks we were looking forward to it! So, what did we do? We went camping for the weekend at Lake Keowee with some of our friends. Me, Marty, Farrah, Trey, Misty, Jason and Julie had a relaxing weekend and a little bit of fun. Here's some pics taken with my point and shoot.....

Both Julie and Misty kneeboarded for the first time ever! Here's Julie in action.
Then back in the boat.
Farrah and Petee Dog getting ready to tube!
Misty's turn to tube!
By lunchtime Sunday we were all pretty much cooked from the sun and covering up as much as we could.....here's Trey peeking out from his towel! We had a blast this weekend....it was nice to have some time to relax and spend some time with our friends!

Banner & Tim

Saturday Marty and I were in Pickens for Banner and Tim's wedding at Grace United Methodist Church. These two have been together for a while now (about 6 years if I remember correctly) and everyone kept asking when their big day would come....well it finally happened! You can definitely tell these two were in love with one another and were both happy that their wedding day was finally here!
One of Marty's shots of the church.
While waiting on everyone to arrive for portraits I grabbed Banner's bouquet to play around with it a little. I loved the light coming through the stained glass windows of the church.
When Tim opened his gift from Banner he wanted to be alone, but wanted me there to capture the moment. Can I tell you how much I love it when pictures are important to the guys!
Next I found Banner when she was opening her gift. I love the card!
Banner's beautiful dress.
Can't forget the sexy shoes!
I think I may have played around with her bouquet a little too much! LOL!

Dressed and ready to go!
We hid the guys and then brought Banner in to pin on her mother's corsage.
Then got a few of Banner alone....again, love the light!
Finally it was ceremony time. Now with this church we weren't allowed to move at all. So, I headed up to the balcony - with me being so short I can usually cover more shots from there. I left Marty downstairs and love this shot of Banner taking a deep breath before her walk down the aisle.
Tim was definitely one of the more emotional grooms. I think it's so sweet when they shed a tear or two!

The architecture in some of the older churches is truly amazing to me.
Finally they get to kiss!
After the group portraits it was time for me to have these two alone for a few minutes.
I think this is my favorite shot...the light coming through the front doors of the church was perfect!
Then we went outside in the prayer garden.

Then on to the reception! I really liked Tim's ring. It had flat sides to it so I could get some really unique ring shots with it. I don't typically post pictures of the groom's cake, but couldn't resist this one!
The wedding cake rocked! It was finally time for the first dance. These two looked so happy to finally make things official between them!

Tim and his mom!
At the cake cutting I think Tim gave us the best face EVER!
I'm not sure that Banner likes to dance as much as Tim does. I honestly don't think he ever left the dance floor!
He did get one break - I managed to escape with these two outside for some quick shots in the street!
Then back inside where everyone was still having a great time.

This little girl was my new friend for the night. She was so cute....I sat down for a few minutes to do something and she scooted over right beside me and started talking.

The band definitely kept the dancing going. And going....
Almost everyone enjoyed themselves! The sparkler farewell to end the night!
Banner and Tim - thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your big day. We are so happy for you to and hope you have many years of happiness ahead of you! Congratulations!

Vendors:

Ceremony Location - Grace United Methodist Church

Ceremony Music - Robert Ridgeway & Alisha Robinson

Reception Location - DunBurks Premier Events

Florist - Begonias in Bloom

Cake - A Taste of Heaven

Band - The Sound Factory

Tuxes - Gregory's Formalwear

Parker & Payton

Saturday morning Marty and I met Parker and Payton and their parents at the Rock Quarry. Their mom is another mom on the UpstateMoms forum - two in the same week - it is sooo great putting more faces with names!!!!

Anyway, I hate that it's taken me all week to get this post up. Between not feeling very well and being busy things have not gotten done like they need to!

Okay, these two were hilarious Saturday morning and kept me laughing! I don't know who is cuter - they are both so funny! Now, on to my favorites!
Trying to get two three-year-olds to sit still and smile at the same time isn't easy, but I think we managed to get some great shots!
Parker by himself in his handsome little outfit.
And Payton with her pretty smile! LOL!
I think she was really debating if she was going to smile at all for us! A little hug....and a little smile!!!!

After a change of clothing we let them run around a little!
I had a hard time holding the camera still watching these two laugh.
They were too cute!
One of Marty's...a little closer up! Then it was time to throw sticks in the water. I think they would have been fine standing there all day doing that the whole time!!!!

Payton eventually came around and showed me that beautiful smile of hers!
Latosha it was so great to finally meet you and your family! We had so much fun watching them run around.