Erin and Matt: Married!

Someday soon, I won't begin a wedding post with the words: "I'm soooo behind on blogging."

Until that far-off day...

Erin and Matt were married on a beautiful Saturday in May (yes, I said May) at Duke Chapel. We're so lucky to have such a beautiful location for weddings and worship in the Triangle area. I've been in few places that I can describe as awe-inspiring, but this place truly fits that description. I was drooling all over myself to be able to shoot here!

Erin started out the day with her bridesmaids getting ready in her suite at the Millennium Hotel in Durham. I always enjoy photographing the getting-ready process. It's just so girly and full of anticipation.

Erin warned me that her dad might be emotional, but I think he kept it together very well! I love this shot of him watching his little girl prepare for her wedding.

The end result. Erin, you looked absolutely stunning!

The process is much simpler for Matt. Tux, shoes, cuff-links, tie...but more on the tie later.

Erin's gorgeous bouquet came from Ninth Street Flowers.

Erin's cutie-patootie niece was the junior bridesmaid. Doesn't she have the most gorgeous hair? We were good buddies before the night was over.

Matt's dad Bruce was obsessed with his tie. He was worried that it was crooked and was determined his son was going to be spit-shined on his wedding day. Erin's dad Ralph got in on the action too.

Still not quite right. I think I saw that same expression on Daniel's face the last time I tried to fix his hair.

Hhmm. Looks fine to me! (But I will be the first to admit I could not tie Frank's tie if my life depended on it.)

Ladies...

And gentlemen...

Erin and Matt are...

MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After some quick formals, it was back over to the Millennium for a very elegant reception, complete with an amazing string quartet. The cake was from the always fabulous Lorie at Simply Cakes. I always get a major case of the happies when I find out the cake is one of Lorie's creations. They're always gorgeous and more importantly, they taste great! Don't you just love that bow? One of these days I'm going to call her and see if I can come hang out in her pastry kitchen. And maybe taste a little frosting, you know, just to be sure that it's up to the usual standards.