Rachel and Gary are such an incredible couple. So in love and so amazing to work with. These two have been eagerly awaiting their wedding day and everything was absolutely perfect. Gary is a professional baseball player who spends many months out of the year overseas. As a couple they have endured long periods of time apart. The significance of this day was heightened because being together is made even more special after so many months living apart.
Traci and I joined Rachel and her beautiful bridesmaids at the hotel where they were getting ready. Here Jennifer from Jennifer Ballard Make-Up Artistry works her magic on Rachel’s face.
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While Jennifer put the finishing touches on Rachel’s face, I headed to the next room to capture some details. The dress:
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The shoes. Love the red!
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Her jewelry was beautiful, too:
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Her grandmother’s ring:
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It’s just about time for Rachel to get dressed. She stops by the mirror to check out her make-up. She looked amazing!
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Two of her bridesmaids get her gown ready:
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LOVE her expression as her dress is being zipped–her face just says it all. Excitement!!
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Rachel’s sister, Elyse, puts on her grandmother’s ring.
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A quick shot after the veil is added. Her hair with the veil–just stunning!
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Rachel and her Maid of Honor, Kate, pause for a friend’s camera:
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A couple of favorites of Rachel before we head out to meet the groom:
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Stay tuned for Part Two of Rachel and Gary’s wedding.: their First Look, her Dad’s Studebaker, the flowers and more!