A Wedding Celebration Rich in Culture and Dance from Brett Hickman

Rancho Capistrano in San Juan, Capistrano, California. Wearing ivory tie and black suiting, the groom looks pensive and thoughtful as he waits to give his bride a love letter at their semi-“reveal” moment. She, dressed in a confection of lace (notice the mermaid skirt!) and high strappy silver sandals, has a message for him, too. Little members of the wedding party, flower girls and a young groomsman, look very grownup for the occasion, while the maids look smashing in coral-colored one-shoulder dresses with lots of graceful draping. A simple floral arch greets the couple for their ceremony, full of laughter and love, and shaded by glorious palm trees special occasion dresses.

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Once the vows are said, with a stop for a few poses against the setting sun, it’s time for a party. But this is no ordinary wedding reception — there’s no Chicken Dance here! Instead, the bride dances individually just for her groom, wearing flowers and greenery; then the couple change into traditional outfits from both their cultures and unite their families in ancient dances that bespeak centuries’ worth of heritage being joined. The wedding cakes are pure white frosted layers bedecked with orchids…and all too soon, the groom is “bedecked” with frosting on his nose, courtesy of his mischievous new bride. Finally, as evening fades into night, the couple once more dons their ceremony clothes and are sent off in a shower of warm wishes, congratulations, and confetti that sparkles as brightly as their promising future together cheap prom dresses under 100 .

Small-Town Alabama Wedding

A March wedding in small-town Alabama brings together a close-knit family for celebrations in a tiny church and an in-town tavern in these wedding photos. The bride has some pampering at home, getting her makeup done with veil and hair in place; her gown is a confection of sequins, beading, and sparkles on a halter-top bodice with a flowing, simple skirt. Matching jewels trim her pale-blue satin heels; she takes radiant pictures in the still-empty church. The colors of the day are green and white: they’re on wreaths that grace the church door, as well as in the bride’s and maid’s bouquets. The groom is in deep blue with a paisley tie and subtle green and white boutonniere, while his mother wears smoky lilac and black, and his future mother-in-law is in pale blue-gray cheap prom dresses 2014.

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At a historic church, the couple says their vows among a small gathering of family and friends — with very young wedding guests, indeed! As the bride and groom leave the chapel, they pause under a white arbor for a quick kiss…and then it’s time for a walk. Enjoying the glances they’re no doubt getting, they proceed down a cinder path, over a small footbridge, and right into town, on their way to the Main Street Tavern where the reception’s about to begin. The wedding cake is chocolate — and red; the beverage of choice is Coke, in original glass bottles, and the music is mellow and smooth from a small combo holding forth. After a flurry of hugs and farewells, the happy pair leave at sunset, in a shower of confetti, on their way to a happy new life together Inexpensive Prom Dresses.