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Donny and Sandy's Wedding

 The day was perfect for Donny and Sandy's wedding a few weeks back. Balmy weather with a beautiful sun over head. The ceremony was also beautiful. It was my first time photographing a hand fastening ceremony, which was very exciting for me. A hand fastening ceremony is a traditional wedding ceremony among neopagen cultures that entitles an exchanging of vows as well as the tying together of the bride's and groom's hands with ribbons as it symbolizes a promise. Although hand fastening ceremonies have been since before pre-Christ era, they became popularized in the movie "The Doors" featuring Jim Morrison and wiccan priestess Patricia Kennealy in the 1970's.

  Not only are weddings of all traditions and cultures a beautiful union between to people who love each other, devoting their lives together, but weddings are also a union of family. For Donny and Sandy family plays a very important role in their lives. Capturing family photos of Donny and Sandy with the five wonderful children was the main goal for the day. They wanted to the kids to be involved with the day as much as possible, they even got the children their own rings!

"I've always put my family first and that's just the way it is."
Jamie Lee Curtis


























Here are some shots from the day

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