Patrick and Carolyn

August 25, 2007

Here is a slide show from Carolyn's bridal session. Remember to check back to view their wedding debut.





The marriage of Patrick and Carolyn took place on Saturday, August 20, 2007 at Eastminister Chruch. For Carolyn, the day began early with the arrival of the hair stylist to her parent's home. Carolyn and several of the girls as well as Carolyn's brothers and father all had their hair done up in preparation of the wedding. Once all the ladies arrived at the house and were ready, the White Unified Party Bus showed up and took them all to the church, where they would get into their dresses. Carolyn's dress was a really beautiful strapless white dress that she found in Texas. The dress was a zip up the back with buttons that buttoned over the zipper. Carolyn's sister and mother helped button up Carolyn's dress using a crochet needle. The eight bridesmaids wore chocolate brown strapless taffeta T-Length dresses with silver high heals.

After the bus left the church, it was off to Wichita Country Club to pick up the guys and bring them to the church to get ready.

Once Carolyn and Patrick were ready, the sanctuary was cleared and the couple was able to see each other for the first time in their wedding attire. After a few moments together we began with photographs of the couple in front of the large stained glass window at the church. We were then joined by the rest of the bridal party and then family members for the group photos.

The ceremony was a beautiful event. The officiant was Reverend Dr. Steven Marsh, who after a brief sermon, witnessed the statement of vows and the exchange of rings. Following the exchange of rings, the couple lit the unity candle while soloist Kelsey Emery sang Ave Maria. After the final blessing the couple was pronounced husband and wife, kissed and exited the sanctuary. As the couple exited the church to go to the reception they were greeted by handfuls of lavender tossed by all the guests.

Once aboard the bus, the bridal party headed to the Wichita Country Club. Once there we commandeered several golf carts and took the entire wedding party out on the course for some photos at sunset. We then finished up with a few photos of Patrick and Carolyn together on one of the many bridges around the course.

Then it was time for the reception. As the guests gathered around, the couple was formally announced into the reception and proceeded to the cake table to cut the cake and toast each other. Following this it was time for dinner. As dinner was being eaten, we gave Carolyn's mom and dad an ipod with a slide show from Carolyn's bridal session on it, for them to share with friends and family.

Once dinner was done, the couple made their way to the dance floor where Patrick's dads band performed, and the couple had their first dance, followed by the parents dance. One of the things that was important to Patrick to have at the reception was a Funnel Cake trailer. The Funnel Cake trailer was hired so that guests were able to go and pick out their very own funnel cake made fresh and they were able to put whatever toppings on it as they wanted. As guests leaved Carolyn and Patrick had small jars of honey to give away along with accent plates. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing to the great music provided by a live band with Patrick's dad playing the guitar and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Thank you so much to Patrick, Carolyn and their families for making this such a wonderful event to be a part of. We all had a great time and wish you many happy years together.

sincerely

brett, jeff, and tyffany
T&J Studios

Please check back for the debut slide show.