JOSH & NICOLE

I apologize. I am running a little slow these days on a lot of things - especially my blog posting. So far, my body hasn't exactly agreed with pregnancy. :) I hope to be back to my normal self sooner than later! I want to thank all of my family, friends, and clients for being so patient and encouraging over the past few weeks!! You are all the BEST!

Sarah and I drove down to Hot Springs on October 7th to shoot Nicole and Josh's wedding at the Anthony Chapel in Garvan Woodland Gardens! I don't think I could ever tire of shooting weddings there. It is just a beautiful location!! I have loved every wedding there!! Nicole and Josh are such a sweet, fun couple. Their friends and family were just as wonderful as they are!! Here are a few of my favorites from the day:

Nicole touching up her makeup.
(There is actually a very funny story that goes along with this picture. I was standing on a stool over Nicole to grab this shot. I shifted my weight forward and the stool tilted one way. I pulled my weight back, and it tilted the other way. Knowing I was about come tumbling down, I immediately thought about protecting my little "peanut!" So I whipped my body around and ended up flat on my back on the stone floor! I think everyone was a little stunned. It hurt a little, and my back was sore for a few days. What was important was: 1) I didn't fall on top of the bride! 2) I managed to save both my belly AND my camera! Wooo! Close one! No more climbing on unstable stools for me! haha! )


Nicole really personalized her stunning gown by having a monogram of their initials and the date sewn into the back of it. Such a nice touch!!


The simply elegant bouquet...


The gorgeous ring.


I am such a sucker for Tiffany gift boxes! I know something fabulous was inside!!!


The cake....it was very yummy! Strawberry filling is sooo good! ;)


The girls...


The beautiful Rolex watch Nicole gave Josh. He was sooo proud of it! What a great wedding gift!


Sarah captured Nicole taking a slow, deep breath just before the ceremony began...



Josh watching his beautiful bride walking towards him....


The ceremony...



Just look at that smile!!! I love it!



One last image....


It was such a great day! Nicole and Josh - I hope you two had a BLAST on your honeymoon! You are such a wonderful couple, and I wish you both the very best in your marriage!!!

~ Crystal