Nichole and Josh's Wedding

I know it has been a couple of weeks, but what can I say? If it does not NEED to be done and I don't do it immediately, it just tends to sit on the back burner until I get sick of seeing it on my to do list. I was in my friend, Nichole's wedding a couple weeks ago in California. It was a beautiful wedding and I am so happy that I was able to be a part of it. She looked amazing and now she has a lovely new name :)



Nichole and I go way back to 6th grade when she was the new girl in school. We sat next to each other in class. One day in class we were all quietly working on some math homework when one of us went to pick up a hair that was sitting on the other's sheet only to realize that it was a pencil marking. This odd incident was quite hysterical from an eleven year old's perspective, and we hit it off from there. A weird way to start a friendship. I know. That's how it happened though ;)





Back to the wedding. It was at Catta Verdera in Lincoln, California. A pretty snazzy venue indeed. I had a wonderful time photographing us girls getting ready, and of course tagged behind the photographer and got some of my own shots of the bride :) I would recognize the photographer, but I cannot for the life of me remember their names... though I did see a couple shots posted on Nichole's Facebook and I must say they did a FABULOUS job! I am so excited to see the rest of their images! The wedding went off without a hitch, minus a few raindrops, or adding a few raindrops. Seriously, the second we stepped outside to begin the ceremony it started to sprinkle. Not a lot, but a little and it started a little harder and we thought we were in for it, but it stayed light and everything was wonderful. I think Nichole may have even been a little relieved because it forced her father and Josh's father to keep their talking under control :) So yes, a few rain drops to seal the deal and we were off for more pictures and the reception. The food. Oh the FOOD. Filet Mignon anyone? I would have taken a picture of it had I not eaten it so quickly.



I love love LOVE their family. Above is her sweet dad and below is her brother both getting teary eyed seeing her ready to be married ;) I can remember her brother driving us to Homecoming once as we were all dressed up and giving us advice on how not to be that ditsy girl smacking her gum. Not that we needed that advice, but it was said anyway ;)



All us bridesmaids. Her two sisters and a dear friend of hers. Yes I am totally blurry. At least I got someone in focus right? I am still working on mastering those hand held shots :)



Really though, who does not want this shot from their wedding day? It is a must. Absolutely.



This one too...



It was really a blast being a part of her special day. I really enjoyed spending so much time with her and her family the few days before her wedding.