I’ll speed through these. After we made our exit, our guests cleared the chapel, and we took a few more pictures at the altar.
When we came back out, our guests were still mingling! I had expected those who hadn’t been asked to stay for pictures to get a move on to the reception, but everyone was there, which, admittedly, stressed me out a little. It’s hard enough to wrangle my huge family into pictures without a whole bunch of other people to navigate through. So, although I tried to get everyone together, I eventually just gave up and let Sara take over. The only unfortunate part about this was it was hard for me to get the auxiliary groups of people I was hoping to get photos with. But we did get all the ones on our list, which is great! Word of advice, if you really want those extra shots, put them on your list!
We went from the biggest groups to the smallest.
All of Mrs. Genie’s clan…that made it to the wedding
My immediate family
My grandpa is the only one of our grandparents still living. He played a big part in raising me, so I was glad he could be at my wedding day.
All of Mr. Genie’s clan that made it to the wedding
Mr. Genie’s immediate family
Mr. Genie and his parents
My parents
And lastly, we took a formal shot with the bridal party, including our flower girl. Our ring bearer was a little too shy to be in our group picture without his mom.
Every once in a while, Sara would remind everyone that they could start going to the reception. The Cheesecake Factory was about half an hour away from Wayfarers, so I was concerned that the cocktail hour would be cut abruptly short because of pictures. While I think some of our guests were offended, I was kind of happy that Sara took care of it. She is 6’1″ and pretty commanding, so that was helpful. And she was a pro, because we were out of there by 6:40 and were able to enjoy the majority of the cocktail hour.
All photos courtesy of onelove photography
I agree with Treasure, that first shot is great! I also love the shot of your whole families, what a great keepsake!
Love the first shot. I know I’ve said this a million times, but the church is gorgeous! so pretty
Wow Mr G looks so much like his brothers! Thats insane! These are great! I love that big group shot!
I LOVE the first picture! What a beautiful family you have. 
your little flower girl with her folded arms in that first shot – so cute.
I LOVE how these pics came up, the setting and lighting is beautiful and I love you could get a pic with everyone from your family that made it to the wedding, I’m a bit jealous.
Mrs. Genie, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 23, Admissions Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Biotechnology Engagement Date: July 3, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2012 Venue: Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center About Me: I am bibliophile and Disney nerd who is marrying her science genius high school sweetheart in not one, but two, weddings! When I am not working or wedding planning, I am usually found reading a book (or my Nook), weeping at an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, or frolicking in Disneyland. Mr. Genie is usually found rolling his eyes at my eccentric behaviors while playing Diablo III, solving great big science problems, and introducing me to highbrow television like Breaking Bad. We are getting married in a traditional American wedding, jetting to Costa Rica, and coming back for a traditional Bengali wedding one month later! I can’t wait to share all my plans with the Hive! "You ain’t never had a friend like me!"
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