John & Sarah Shores {Wedding}

One of the things I love most about photographing weddings is seeing first-hand how the Lord brings couples together who are so perfect for one another, and how He brings them together.  Sometimes two people meet years before and reconnect at the right time,  or meet and are immediately swept away, or in this case, were living in different parts of the country and found each other through similar interests online.  Praise God for the internet, amen amen? =)
John and Sarah were married on August 6th up in Boise, Idaho at Whitney Baptist Church.  This wedding was so fun for me, because I got to go home and be a part of this wedding along with all the friends and family that I miss so dearly. My mom came along with me to the church in the early afternoon and we met John and his family for the first time.
On the invitations, John and Sarah wrote "cowboy attire welcome," so when the men showed up with their hats, boots and spurs, and pistols holstered on their hips, I just had to smile.  Sarah even wore a pair of white cowboys boots under her dress!
The ceremony was so sweet, and afterwards the guests headed over to the church's activity center for a reception.
As John and Sarah drove away with guest cheering after them, mom and I packed up the car and followed them over to the Boise Train Depot, where we took a few couples portraits.  These two really are such a sweet pair, and I'm so happy for them!

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Jason & Megan Fremont {Wedding}

As promised, here is Montana Pt. 2: The Wedding!  For anyone who is interested, there is a second set of pictures of the wedding on my facebook page, found here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amber-Christine-Photography/170524449658683


The festivities started early Saturday morning with coffee and muffins and lots of hairspray and bobby pins.  Most of the bridesmaids slept over at the Hostetler's house the night before, so all the girls were able to get ready together.
Megan was a very calm bride-to-be as she sat and had her hair carefully pinned.

As the bridesmaids finished up with hair and makeup, I snapped a few pictures of some of the "details"... which were classically Megan.  I LOVED the purple shoes.

Right before we left for the church, I got this picture of Sara and her daughter, Kali May, who was the flower girl.

Once we got to the church Megan was laced into her beautiful dress, and she waited inside the church until Jason and the groomsmen arrived.  I headed outside to wait with Jason while Megan came up behind him and they saw each other for the first time.  Jason was so funny, he was so fidgety while he waited for Megan!  

These two were SO much fun to take pictures of, they were naturals on camera!  They were so excited to be getting married and so in love, and were having so much fun- laughing and making silly faces at each other- which makes for some great photos :)  

They also had a great wedding party, and everyone had a blast. I got to take a lot of pictures with Megan and her bridesmaids.

The ceremony itself was lovely and it was performed by Megan and Jason's pastor from Minnesota.  It was exciting to see them officially tie the knot and be pronounced Mr. and Mrs. Fremont!  After the wedding the bridal party went over to a nearby farm to take a a few more pictures.

Such a beautiful bride! :)

The reception was held at another farm out on the lawn, surrounded by fields and trees and tractors to boot.  It was picturesque!

There was a cake on every table made by Megan's mom, Cindy.  Fabulous :D

After dinner and toasting, cakes and visiting with guests, Megan and Jason drove off into the sunset (literally) as they started their new life together.

I am so blessed to have been a part of this special wedding.  It was awesome to see my dear friend marry such a great guy, I am so so happy for them!

  

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