So Happy Together: Just the Two of Us

So Happy Together: Just the Two of Us

September 29th, 2010 @ 3:47 pm by Mrs. Turtle
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After we finished up our wedding party group portraits, our photographer, Chloe, suggested taking some photos of Mr. Turtle and me in the same field, instead of stealing us away during the reception later like we’d planned. I’m so glad we did this, because we got some wonderful shots and only missed our cocktail hour, which we’d already expected to miss. First, my brand new husband helped me drag my dress further out into the field…

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Then Chloe just clicked away! (The groomsmen had already driven back to the house, but my girls stayed in the car and smiled and pointed at us the whole time…)

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*Sigh* Now that we are back into normal life, busy with work and school and everything else, I so wish that we could just relive this day again!

But anyway, once we finished up with the pictures, we all headed back to the house to join the reception! And there you have it: no “first look,” but plenty of gorgeous portraits of us with our wedding party, and of just the two of us newlyweds together! Quick, easy, and totally painless! So if you want to do it this way, we’re living proof that it can be done! With just a little organization, and a great photographer!

Are you planning on doing a first look, or are you winging it and taking pictures after the ceremony like we did? What did you base your decision on?

In case you missed out on my earlier recap posts:

*Note: To answer your fashion questions, my dress was by Casablanca, the bridesmaids’ dresses were by Watters, and the guys’ suits were from Banana Republic.

And once again, all of the beautiful photos were taken by our wonderful photographer, Chloe Murdoch, with Mike Larson Inc.

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22 Responses to “So Happy Together: Just the Two of Us”

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OttawaBride2011 (message) 4,510 posts, Honey bee

Beautiful pictures!! Your photographer was really amazing.

We’re not doing a first look. I considered it, but my FI was absolutely not interested! I let him make this decision

9/29/10 @ 3:54 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Fries (message) 2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

So gorgeous, Turtle! I love the second to last one of you both looking off into the distance.

9/29/10 @ 3:57 pm (reply)

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ktisthatbees (message) 2,742 posts, Sugar bee

I lobe B&W, so the last one captured my heart. They are all so so pretty!

9/29/10 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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ktisthatbees (message) 2,742 posts, Sugar bee

love not lobe

9/29/10 @ 4:01 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Cola (message) 2,868 posts, Sugar bee

Aww, these are so sweet! I especially love the last one!

9/29/10 @ 4:04 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Star (message) 2,057 posts, Buzzing bee

So gorgeous. You looked simply amazing and the two of you are so cute together.

9/29/10 @ 4:05 pm (reply)

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missDNA (message) 231 posts, Helper bee

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Your pictures definitely prove that you don’t need a first look. We aren’t doing one either. The Mr. made that decision and I want to honor it, but so many other Bee’s have raved about their first looks so I’ve been on the fence. It makes sense from a time point of view, but hopefully I can be just as organized as you and make the cocktail hour portrait session work!

9/29/10 @ 4:06 pm (reply)

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jgoulart (message) 1,069 posts, Bumble bee

The black and white ones are very sweet!

9/29/10 @ 4:06 pm (reply)

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emma5w (message) 547 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE that last picture, and may be stealing it for my inspiration folder. (c: Gorgeous photos, Turtle.

9/29/10 @ 4:11 pm (reply)

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MUI831 (message) 728 posts, Busy bee

My mom asked me a while that we not do a first look and I 100% agree. To me, there’s just something special about not seeing him until I walk towards him down that aisle. However, that means that our ceremony is going to be at 1 pm rather than 3 pm. Those were my only options at the church we’re getting married at. I was too nervous about fitting in all the pictures after the 3 pm ceremony since I’m anticipating the sun to set a lot earlier at the end of October. So, sorry guests of my wedding!

9/29/10 @ 4:14 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Beautiful pictures! I love the last 3!

9/29/10 @ 4:15 pm (reply)

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dbpsu18 (message) 24 posts, Newbee

We aren’t doing a first look either. One of the first things my mom said when we started looking for photographers was not to let them talk us into seeing each other before the wedding… she’s somewhat obsessive about this. lol. Regardless of her thoughts, a first look was NOT something we wanted to do anyways.

9/29/10 @ 4:31 pm (reply)

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