This is the post where I assail you with photos of the Unicycles gazing lovingly into each others’ eyes. If you’re thirsty for more, see our Milwaukee engagement session. (I’m assuming you’ll click this because you’re one of those people who stares at couples who kiss in public. I know your type.)
After we took our final wedding party photos, we released them to the cocktail hour to get their signature cocktail on. They basically ran toward the flowing booze like moths to a bug zapper. Our photographer had other plans for me and Mr. U though. We decided to take a golf cart out onto the green (that’s what golf courses are called, right?) and take advantage of some of the beautiful scenery for our couples portraits.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
I really wish we had some affiliation with golfing so this photo would be more poignant.
We found this cool bridge with weeping willows around it and took a bunch of shots through the branches.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Mr. Unicycle alternated between whispering “poop” to make me laugh, and whispering actual sweet nothings.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
I forgot how romantic and warm/fuzzy the engagement session was. The shots we took on the golf course were the same way. At first I thought the photos were just something to get through so we’d have nice, frame-able memories of the wedding, but taking the photos was actually really enjoyable, too. While we were out on the golf course, miles (okay not miles) away from our guests, I didn’t even think about getting back to the cocktail hour. The only people who existed in the world were me and Mr. Unicycle. And our two photographers. And two videographers. And that stray golfer who didn’t get the memo that the course was closed.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
This is one of my favorites. I look, in a word, GOOD.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
No wait, this is one of my favorites. Seriously, hire our photographer for your wedding. If I were the type of person who hung enormous self portraits above my fireplace (and if I owned a fireplace), I’d blow this bad boy up and slap it on the wall.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
I remember the photographer told us to look at each other while walking toward her, and I was just overtaken with how happy I was at that moment. I had a few “lucid” moments during the wedding day where I was like “wow, this is really happening. This is my actual wedding day. I’m actually married.” And this was one of them. I may not have gotten that feeling walking down the aisle, but I got it walking down the bridge!
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Gratuitous kissing shot. Heterophobes, cover your eyes!
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Every time we’re around water Mr. Unicycle says “Oh look, a fish!” and I say “Where?” and he points, and I see nothing. Pretty sure that is happening in this photo too.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
I wish we could admire nature while looking phresh to death every day.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Next, we left the bridge and took some general grassy shots.
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When I’m mad at Mr. Unicycle I can look at this picture and melt inside and then I’m not mad at him anymore. That’s why I never look at it when I’m mad, because sometimes he deserves to suffer my wrath, you know?
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
It kind of looks like Mr. U has a walrus mustache here. My hair needs to be put on a leash, like yesterday.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
I love the pictures where my veil looks like a poof ball. Also POCKETS!
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
What. A. Hottie. Amirightladeez???
These photos were actually taken earlier in the day, when the wedding party was still with us and the cocktail hour hadn’t started yet. But I figured I’d sneak them in here.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
And here’s that amazing hill again.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Oh hey, how’s the weather up there?
These next few photos remind me of Mrs. Ostrich’s photographer’s style. So artsy! Fun fact: The Unicycles took a class together in college on Miksang Photography, and this style totally reminds me of the “dot in space” concept.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
And I just had to throw this one in too because I’ll never look this friggin regal again.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
See? Back to not being regal. Also note the look of confusion on Mr. Unicycle’s face. He did not get it when I said to make a badass face. He looks like he feels bad about the gesture he’s making.
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
That’s better:
Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography
Were you surprised at how romantic your engagement session or couple portraits were?
LOL maybe he was going for mobster/suave bad ass? I can kind of see that, if I, you know, tilt my head and squint my eyes?
Great pictures and commentary. Love the pictures on the hill.
Ugh so gorgeous. Especially the shots on that bridge. Dreamy. You have a badass photographer!
You should blow them all up and paper mache your house with them. They’re so good.
Love these, the willow tree is beautiful and I love the pictures of you showing off your rings!
Ok seriously only YOU could make a post with a bazillion pictures of the bride/groom INTERESTING. AND FUNNY.
So refreshing. You’re the best!
GORGEOUS photos, coupled with your best captions yet! I love your refreshing take on all the typical bride and groom action, yet you still look so amazingly BRIDAL in all your pics! Hope your recaps go on for weeks.
Such beautiful photos–and as usual your captions made me LOL!
1. “Mr. Unicycle alternated between whispering “poop” to make me laugh, and whispering actual sweet nothings.” I JUST DIED.
2. Walrus Mustache – I JUST DIED AGAIN.
3. I love that hill too.
Heart you, U!
I agree w/ Miss Blue Whale! Blow all of them up!
Mrs. Unicycle, Chicago, IL Age and Occupation: 23, Editor for a Web Publishing Company Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, MD/PhD Student Engagement Date: March 26, 2011 Wedding Date: June 2012 Venue: Bridges of Poplar Creek About Me: I’m a writer by trade who likes analyzing pop culture, making fun of celebrities, and laughing until I cry. I’m the queen of half-assed crafts, and there’s nothing I won’t try to DIY. You can usually find me reading blogs on my laptop in front of a good Lifetime movie, wine in hand. I’m planning a polka-dotted summertime wedding to my physics geek college sweetheart, and when I’m not making stupid puns I’m freaking out about my wedding timeline.
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