kelley & stephen...

this is LONG overdue...but i had too many pictures to choose from.

kelley and steve's story started as a summer love and grew deeper as they traveled the globe to be with each other...steve is from australia and kelley is from oklahoma but they found each other at a little summer camp here in michigan. their relationship and faith is so inspiring, so i really felt honored to be a part of their day. i met them only a few days before their wedding but knew instantly that the day was going to be full of joy and laughter!

i love the brown suits...a fun alternative to a black tux

check out these urban ninjas!

steve has amazing friends...so many of them traveled from australia (a long and costly trip) to celebrate kelley and steve.

steve is a part of an amazing band wintersound...they just released their first cd (which you can find on itunes). i love their acoustic, rock sound...plus these guys are hilarious! let's just say one of them was sporting a way-too tight pair of goodwill pants...

i love this moment...kelley and steve decided to wait to see each other at the ceremony.

the girl was smiles the whole time...later she told us that steve kept cracking jokes throughout the ceremony!

we headed to the beach to capture some more pictures...but it was a short trip as there were dark rain clouds heading our way. we just made it back to our cars when it started to downpour...but i think we got some great shots!

my new favorite wedding favor is the candy bar...it's fun and playful and you get to choose your favorite sweet treat!

steve using his wild hair to entertain little finley (the cute blue-eyed girl below)...

the in-laws presenting steve with some michigan fan-fare

the aussie crew...i just feel in love with them! and steve's mom was so warm and caring...she'd give me a kiss on the cheek as a greeting! both kelley and steve felt so blessed by the presence of all their family and friends. and say the word, i'll hop a plane down under to shoot any event!

and the award for the most amazing reception dancers goes to...

i had an amazing experience and i could have stayed all night celebrating with kelley and steve...
i wish you much joy and blessings kelley and steve!

and the day was even better because my delightful friend mindy was my second shooter. she blesses and inspires me! thanks friend...