Michele's and Derek's Wedding

On August 9, 2008, my daughter, Michele, wed Derek Bair in a beautiful ceremony, to which these photos do not do justice.
I cannot recall the last time I shot a wedding. I think it was my niece, Amy, in 1996. Shooting a wedding is one of the most rewarding experiences a photographer can have. Especially, when it is a son or daughter. Everywhere the camera is aimed a smile appears. It was my pleasure to be called upon again to photograph this wedding fo two very lovely and kind people.
I wish them a lifetime of happiness, peace of mind, true love and good health. They, indeed, bless one another.

Honor the circles

Derek waiting patiently	Michele getting last minute fixes from MOH< Charissa
Derek greets Mary	Mary and Michele
Michele and Jean	Beautiful daughters, Mary, Michele and Jean
Michele and bridesmaid, Fallon	Michele and daughter, Melissa
Michele and Dad	Nephew Jeremy, Michele and Niece Nicole

Flower girl, Kaiya, and Michele	Mother, Teresa, and Michele
Matron of Honor, Charissa	Sons, Daniel and Bryant and Michele
Derek and best man, his brother, Michael	Daniel, Michele and Bryant
The beginning	Derek smiles
Michele smiles	A word about marriage

Lighting the Unity Candle	The neverending circle of the rings

With This Ring...	I, Thee Wed.

A hymn of joy	A final blessing
You may kiss the bride	Presenting Mr. and Mrs. Bair
Careful of that cord, Derek	Beginning a new life path together

Flower girl, Kaiya, and Ring bearer, Kale	Melissa and a Derek's brother, Brett
The groom's shoes	The Wedding Party
Michele and her court	Bryant, Michele, Melissa, Derek and Daniel
With the groom's parents, Dewey and Cathy	With the bride's parents, Teresa and myself

Michele and brother, Joe	The Newlyweds, may they have many happy years