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One of the things I love about this job is the opportunity it affords me to connect with old friends. Christine & I used to take photo class together back in high school. I was thrilled when she reached out to me years later to tell me she was planning her wedding and wondered if I might be available to photograph it.

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CHRISTINE & AUSTIN

Christine & Austin are two people who know how to get down and I appreciate that about them. You can see their playful energy come through in their portraits, in the way they dance and interact with their friends. If I’m honest, celebrating with them was just really damn fun. Their lively wedding at Crow Creek Mine came on a rainy day in Girdwood, as the days in Girdwood often are. But under the safe covering of a clear tent, their parade was undampened.

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THE FLORALS

Joy from MyLords Floral really knocked it out of the freaking park with all the flowers, especially these unique floral hoops each of the bridesmaid’s carried. I loved the color palette of this whole wedding, so rich with the maroons and pinks and that pop of yellow, mmm delicious!

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THE BREAD, THE SALT, & OCZEPINY

As Christine’s family is Polish, the couple incorporated two Polish wedding traditions into their wedding reception, The first was the bread and salt blessing. The parents of the bride present the couple with bread to symbolize prosperity and a wish they may never go hungry. The salt symbolizes the challenges they will face and a blessing to overcome them. The second is called “Oczepiny.” During this ritual, the bride exchanges her veil for a flower crown symbolizing her transition from single into married life.

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Many thanks to Christine & Austin for letting me share in this day! I hope this post brings you all just a little bit of joy in these uncertain times. Be sure to pop over to my brand new website. I’d love to hear what you think!

Past clients, bring a little extra joy into your lives this week by printing your photos! Everything in your online gallery print shop is 25% off using the code “LITTLEJOYS.” Clients as far back as 2013, you galleries are active and available for print too! You should’ve received an email with a link to your gallery but feel free to get in touch if you need that link resent.

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Much love to everyone! Come back tomorrow for a brand new blog!

DJ: R&R Productions
Baker: Bake My Day
Caterer: Riza Brown
Hair: Cassie Thompson
Makeup: Devyn Markiewitz & Meraki Studio
Venue: Crow Creek Mine
Florals: MyLords Floral
Bartender: Julia Murakami