I had been looking forward to this wedding for ages. With everything Deb had shared with me about Greenfield village and her plans for the day, there was little to NOT be excited about. Plus, they are the sweetest couple and I knew it would be a treasure to photograph. We started our day with them getting ready & as we arrived met up with another awesome couple – Lane and Mindy of Vintage Storybooks. Having worked with them before, we knew we would have a great day of sharing laughter (and probably some tears) together.
We all crowded around to greet our beautiful bride, then Lane & I sent our spouses off to check on Kenny…who was eagerly awaiting the moment he would see his bride. And that moment…oh, so special, and Deb’s smile – radiant! Absolutely radiant!
From there we had a few hours break – which isn’t normal for us – but Debbie’s father was severely ill, and making time to see him on her wedding day was very important. From what we hear, the staff at his hospital even decorated his room in celebration of that day. Sadly, her father passed shortly after the wedding, but the memories she made with him, I know she will treasure forever. Deb, we still think of you often, and pray your heart & that of your family’s heals.
When we all gathered up again, we got to roam around this beautiful museum, AND go on horse & carriage rides around the village. I felt like a kid in a candy store. So many beautiful things to see, and unique locations for their portraits. So. Much. Fun.
As the ceremony started & Deb walked down the aisle, it was hard not to brush away a tear. Seeing her dad watching her via webcam made it even harder. But the smiles, the sweet looks, the gigantic smiles and the celebration was still fully on display – all through the night. A fun cocktail hour, a little cake in the face, and the sweetest best man speech. If you haven’t yet, go to Vintage Storybooks and check out Deb & Kenny’s trailer. I think from the words of the best man, you will learn much about Deb & Kenny, and you will grow to appreciate them as much as we do.
As we dashed out into pouring rain and on to our ten-hour car drive for Jeff & Lexi’s wedding, we knew we had been a part of a deeply meaningful day.
Deb & Kenny – we adore you & wish you a lifetime of happiness.
– Lynell & Dan
