Mary and Bob were married down in Wilmington DE at a gorgeous old mansion called Brantwyn. I was there a couple of years ago so I was excited to go back. Bob plays in a metal band with a few of his groomsmen so I had to say I was pretty excited to hear them play at the reception. Sadly, I was told that the band’s music wasn’t quite wedding type music so we wouldn’t be hearing from them. Dang. That would have been so cool. Mary and Bob have so much fun together and it was very obvious that they were crazy about each other.
I put these photos in here because I had to tell you their story. I hope Mary doesn’t mind. It was just so cute and funny. I photographed Bob writing a note to Mary earlier. It was to be delivered with a gift. I knew there would be a good reaction (there always is when notes are written before the ceremony) so I made sure I was there. She pulls out the Pez dispenser and begins crying immediately. Through her tears she explains to the bridesmaids and me that she and Bob had decided that when they got married they would have all their arguments using pez dispensers. This way they couldn’t be mad because they would be too busy laughing. “Pick up your #&*@ socks” Mary said as she worked the pez dispensers head. We were all cracking up.
These girls have all been friends since college. Very very fun bunch.
This was them striking some 50’s pinup model pose.
On the other hand this is the guys laughing about some fart joke. (not told by me)
Check out the red tie! Very cool.
The girls are checking out all the guests coming in. “Can you believe what she’s wearing?” “She came with him?” I’m just kidding, they didn’t say that. But I hear that kind of stuff all the time.
This wasn’t set up. She was just looking at the guests pulling in.
Waiting to turn the corner and walk down the aisle.
They were married in an outdoor garden
One kiss at the alter just isn’t enough. After they were out of the garden they turned and kissed again.
You’re probably wondering what the heck these photos are all about. This was one of the funniest moments that I can remember while photographing weddings. While we were posing them a bug flew onto Bob’s forehead. Mary’s hand hit Bob in the forehead with ninja like quickness. It was as if she was trying to break a board in half. It was so fast and so loud that we were all stunned. Very funny.
I love this places dance floor.
If I’m not being photographed by a guest I’m being videotaped. I think I’m in everyone’s wedding album somewhere.
The girls did this unprompted. I didn’t even move them.
This is what happens after a long day of photography.
Nighttime at Brantwyn. Gorgeous place.
Here’s a shot by Adam to finish off the post.
