Rockford Wed Bridal Expo Bridal Art Piece Reveal
Rockford Wed Bridal Expo
Brenton and I were so happy to meet with a bunch of lovely
brides at the Rockford Wed Bridal Expo yesterday. It is a lot of fun to see all their sparkling
new rings and hear their plans for their big day with all of their fun themes
and new ideas. But it is also important
to remember what really matters. At the
end of the day if you had a huge and extravagant wedding, you are still just as
married as if you had a small wedding---and what will you have to remember the day? Will it matter if you had that 4th
option for appetizers? Or would your
money be better spent on a beautiful wedding album that you can turn the pages
and relive your day? Will you regret
going with a budget photographer because all you have is a disc of images in a
drawer somewhere? Or will you have an
heirloom art piece on the wall that makes you smile and remember every time you
see it…. Today I got to reveal such an
art piece to one of my brides…
Kellie and Michael were married September in Galena, IL and
the reception was at Oak Lane, in Oregon IL.
Brenton and I had the privilege of photographing their wedding. As Kellie was putting on her wedding gown
(made by Deborah Villanueva) everything
about it was absolutely perfect. The
morning light was dreamy, the room was filled with love, her mom was smiling,
and I knew as she slipped into her exquisite gown that I had to draw her. I KNEW the exact picture I would use for
making the drawing. She was
stunning---and I was inspired to create.
I finished the piece and framed it the night before the expo
and I had the thought that maybe I should give Kellie a call to come see
it… Things got busy at the expo and I
still had that thought that I should just call her and see if she happened to
have the time to stop in. I called---and
it turns out she had the time. Kellie
and Michael came and were the absolute high light of my day.---maybe even the
week---to see the look on Kellie’s face when I surprised her with the finished
piece. Nothing is more rewarding, more
overwhelming, or more emotional for me that.
So much of yourself goes into what you create. We all shed a few tears of joy. It was great.
Thank you Kellie and Michael for bringing Brenton and I in
to be a part of your day and for letting us share your story with others. It is a privilege.