I'm dividing up Chelsea and Kurt's wonderful wedding into two parts, because I really want to feature their awesome homemade decor.  I assure you it's amazing and completely worth the wait.

Chelsea and Kurt have more energy than any couple I know. Chelsea is an graphic design artist who designed this fabulous story of their relationship. (Click "our story.") Kurt's personality fills a room with warmth and matches Chelsea's smile.

There were a gazillion meaningful touches to the ceremony and the reception.  During the ceremony, ribbon threaded through their rings ran through the church so each guest could touch the rings and give them their personal blessings.

Like every wedding, I was most moved by the surprise moments of emotion. Kurt's brother had difficulty getting through his speech when he spoke of what a role model his brother is to him. Chelsea's mom had tears in her eyes all day, especially when watching her daughter dance with her husband - Chelsea's dad - in the same wedding gown she had worn when she was Chelsea's age.

Thank you, Chelsea and Kurt, for including me on your special day. It was really difficult to pick my favorite moments...there were so many of them.


Also, thank you, Maggie Rife, for assisting me and capturing some of the images above.


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Comments
Jamie M Swanson says:

What a fun party! I love the shot of the guest in maroon looking at (assumedly) the bride and groom. Great emotion captured! I can't wait to see all the details!

(02.16.10 @ 03:59 PM)
Shari says:

That looks like one really fun wedding!!! I can't help it, the red pickup shot really made me smile!! Beautiful work, Laurie!

(02.16.10 @ 04:23 PM)
Patricia Marie Photography says:

Love this, so full of energy and fun!

(02.16.10 @ 07:52 PM)
David McNeil says:

I love your work (as always) and thought your group shot with Chelsea and Kurt kissing in front was really inventive. Gonna use that as inspiration at my next wedding :)

(02.16.10 @ 08:39 PM)
Shyann says:

Beautiful wedding Laurie!!! Great job!

(02.16.10 @ 09:30 PM)
Kristi Wright says:

Beautiful work. I love the shot of them outside on the bench.

(02.17.10 @ 09:16 AM)
Dana Pleasant says:

Great set of photos! You really captured some great moments! Looks like they really knew how to have a good time, you captured it well.

(02.17.10 @ 04:28 PM)
Stephie says:

Looks like a fun wedding! The snow photo on the bench is my favorite!!

(02.17.10 @ 08:12 PM)
Shell says:

Aw, what a lovely wedding. You did a great job capturing their emotions.

(02.18.10 @ 09:28 PM)
amanda basteen says:

I love it! That flower girl is ADORABLE!

(02.19.10 @ 04:37 PM)
Wedding Photographer Manchester says:

Very fun photos and you captured the emotions as well! Great stuff!

(02.20.10 @ 12:33 PM)
matt s. says:

Moment after moment caught by your camera. Looks like it was an awesome wedding to attend.

(02.21.10 @ 12:43 AM)