Michelle & Ford – Manor House Wedding – Waxhaw Wedding Photographer

Michelle & Ford are off soaking in the Jamaican sun and I just couldn’t wait to share photos from their gorgeous Waxhaw wedding!  I was so happy to help out with this wedding since their photographer (Amanda Caldwell Photo) had her 2nd little girl last week – congrats Amanda!  I had a blast shooting this with Tish Mackay Photography while Amanda was counting down the minutes to delivery!  The day began with everyone getting ready at Central Church of God.  Michelle’s dress was beautiful, and I LOVED her ballet flat shoes.  Comfortable and super cute!

Her flowers were beautiful big bunches of soft color.  Very romantic and classic.
I love it when all of the girls get ready together – Michelle had several folks there to help, and everyone else just couldn’t stop smiling as the details came together.
The junior bride was ADORABLE! 
LCD screens on the backs of digital cameras are so huge these days that I love capturing moments like this – a birds eye view into someone else’s camera as they capture the moment.
The reception was at The Manor House in Waxhaw and even though it was about 100 degrees outside this tent kept everyone nice and cool throughout the evening.
The details were perfect – classic black and white with little splashes of soft color.
Michelle designed the cake herself and it came out beautifully!
First dance as the wedding party looks on….
A few more spins as husband & wife and then a super sweet father/daughter dance.
We had plenty of light to work with so after everyone had a bite to eat we went back outside to grab a few more portraits of the bride and groom!
Let’s get this party started!
One last dance and then a bubble exit!  I love how the bubbles catch the flashes of light – great exit!  Congratulations again Michelle & Ford and best wishes on your new life together.  And double congrats on getting the first stamp in that passport Michelle– hope there are many more to come!