Stephanie and Michael {Joplin,MO Wedding}
This post was particularly difficult for me to start, so it has taken a bit longer than I had hoped to write. Not difficult bad, I just have so much to say! Stephanie and Mike (now known as Michael) are my two bestest friends in the wide world! I have known Stephanie since we were in sixth grade! And yes, that was a loooong time ago, cause I’m old and stuff. I met Mike in highschool art class, and Michael and I have been bickering ever since! We argue. A lot. We find ourselves to be hilarious, Stephanie does too. Mike has had a crush on Stephanie for just as long. Stephanie was always too busy dating the not-Mikes. Yaknow, the guys who were not perfect for her.
I will never forget the day they told me they were dating. Iwas not happy. I was terrified. What if they broke up? I couldn’t pick sides. Okay, I would in all honesty pick Stephanie. We have matching nicknames (Sam and Spam), so, I would have to pick her. But, I couldn’t hate Mike! He’s awesome, and he still lets me call him Mike, because really, I can’t stop. So, yes, I was scared, but after the initial shock, I was in love. Once I saw them together, I loved the idea of them being together. They work perfectly. They are so amazing together its unreal, except, it is. Stephanie puts up with all of Michael’s craziness, and Michael puts up with Stephanie’s, not that there is a lot of crazy. If you have ever seen two people who just click together, you know what I mean.
Stephanie had always said she would never get married, it just wasn’t going to happen. So imagine my surprise when I get a text message telling me they are engaged, and asking if I would shoot their wedding! OF COURSE! Now they are 4-eva. So, a few weeks ago, I was so blessed to be able to photograph their wedding. They got married in their back yard, under a chuppa that Michael’s parents made for them. Stephanie’s mom, the insanely talented Tracy (my other mother) made the cake, and the decor was a fabulous mix of fiesta and hippie goodness brought to us by Lindsey, who is now the reigning decoration queen. So many people came together to make this fabulous DIY wedding, and I can honestly say it was my hands down favorite wedding ever! I have what seems like a lifetime of memories with these two, and I know they will have a lifetime of funness. Live long and prosper Michael and Stephanie! And now, after what seems like my LONGEST post ever…..on to the photos!
Lots of dia de los muertos flair.
That cake=yummy fabulousness!
Michael’s best Zoolander impression.
That dress is fabulous!
Until next time!
