Walls Wedding | 6.5.11

What a joy to be apart of this wedding day!  If you weren't able to make it, we hope these will help you catch a glimpse of the day and feel the enthusiam and excitement it held. So we'll start at the beginning ... with Jody.

Our timing couldn't have been better.  As we turned onto this farm, here they came.  First group of bridesmaids.  Do they seem enthusiastic to you?  Just so you know, this day was fun ... from start to finish!

A most beautiful wedding location!

Now this is style!  Enter Dillon [naturally in the driver's seat] and groomsmen.

Anticipation ...

A simply beautiful, magical moment!

Waiting ...

We love Dillon!  A young man desiring to know and follow the Lord! 

And one with a huge caring heart for people of all ages!

Love this image! It portrays the warmth and kindness you find in Jody.  She is so sincere!

No ordinary bouquet! Jody worked for months and months, gathering old brooches, pins, and jewelry from her family. Those pieces made up the center of the bouquet - and white carnations surrounded it. [The bridesmaids made their own bouquets together as well.]

Jody and Dillon chose to make this a "barefoot occasion."  Many of their friends from the University of the Cumberlands arrived barefoot as well!

Earlier in the day, while hurrying to move the guys around, Mom failed to get all the words of her instructions spoken, which came out ... "Hughston (best man), we don't want you [hidden over there].  Instantly, there were choruses of  "Hughston, we don't want you." That became a popular phrase.  Sorry, Hughston. :)

We have to compliment the groomsmen.  Always so full of pose ideas and expressions - I could barely keep up!

Dillon and Jody chose to get married at Hopewell Farm, in the same spot Dillon's parents were married.
That fact made the day all the more special!

The expression of the groom as the bride walks down the aisle is always one of my favorite things to look for.  Dillon's was priceless.  I especially like that you see Dillon's brother, Lucas, watching Dillon as Jody comes down the aisle.

The wedding party was so much fun to work with!  They needed no coercing to laugh, smile, or ... jump!
What you see is an absolutely loved bride and groom surrounded by friends.

SIDE NOTE:  I need to take a break to point out once again the reason why we (Jill especially) do our best to stay behind the camera. :)  Seems to be having a little difficulty focusing here.

One request was for pictures of each "walking pair."  So neat that Jody and Dillon printed on their wedding program what made each one of these individuals special to them!

Jill's favorite image of the day:  "I believe it best represents the closeness of the relationships within the wedding party.  They aren't just random friends who like to do the same things - they are friends who build one another up, always encouraging each other to strengthen their relationship with Christ, praying for each other constantly.  The group took a minute after the ceremony, and Kenny prayed for the newly married couple.  For me, it was a highpoint in our day."

With the bridesmaids and groomsmen off to the reception, we had a few minutes with just Dillon and Jody.

Fun has U right in the middle of it!

Sometimes, love makes you act this way.

Remember us saying this day was fun ... from start to finish?  Well, even in the middle it was that way!

If you haven't seen this done, maybe soon then.  On the tables were jars filled with oil and different family pictures placed inside.  (The oil serves to magnify the picture inside the jar.)  This particular jar had a picture of Dillon's grandfather (shown with Jody) and his bride.  Several occasions during the day we wiped away tears. This was one of them.

 In nothing are we as rich as our memories;

they are painted by our hearts,

and nothing can erase them.

                                                    [Flavia]

It's hard to find a stopping place, but we'll finish with one last favorite image.

Dillon and Jody, praying for you new joys.  New blessings. New beginnings.

"The Lord bless you and keep you."  

Numbers 6:24

Kay

Keep a watch for more of Dillon and Jody's pictures in a few weeks here ... http://www.dillonandjody2011.jillandkayphotography.com/