Kathy and Charlie were our new blog’s inaugural couple, and they went about their wedding day the same way they went about their engagement session and interacted with each other:  with easy smiles. They knew what mattered about their wedding day: each other, getting married. They went through their day with their easy smiles, knowing that theywould end the day with each other and the support of their family.

Kathy’s parents offering her their Ukrainian blessing before she headed to the church.

I have to say that this is my favorite shoe shot ever–it’s so simple. Whether in our processing, composition, or posing, Leandra and I try to ask ourselves “will this not be in style at some point in time?” And while I’m sure we’re not always “spot on”, we’re always striving to make sure our pictures stand the test of time… which I think these beautiful details do.

My view on the left, Leandra’s on the right. My two favorites.

We had plenty of time between the ceremony and reception for ice cream and some portraits at Ox Bow Park.

Leandra’s favorite:

In keeping with Ukrainian tradition, Kathy and Charlie were greeted at the reception by both their parents, who gave them bread with salt (so that they never go hungry, and have plenty of “flavor” in their marriage) and wine (which references Jesus turning water into wine).

Kathy’s sister “turned her into a woman” by dressing her in a Babushka scarf and apron at the end of the reception.

…and Charlie made is way into the circle for their last dance.

Kathy and Charlie, thank you both for inviting us into your families and lives for your beautiful day! We wish you all the best!