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White Oak Plantation Wedding: Chris + Denisse

October 19, 2011

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For most couples, I learn their story along the way. They talk about how they met during their engagement sessions or when we first meet. πŸ™‚ And during the process, I learn more and more about them and their relationship, the way they interact, and their personalities.

With Chris and Denisse I witnessed their relationship before they became a couple. In other words, we (being our group of friends) knew Chris and Denisse before they were together. In fact, I can still remember the day that Chris showed up with an oversized teddy bear and chocolates to give to it to Denisse for Valentine’s day when they first began dating.

The development of their relationship was so natural. And soon thereafter, Chris and Denisse became known as “Chrinesse” to us all. They were known for being inseparable and COMPLETELY smitten with one other.

To put it in words, they were best friends. Chris and Denisse somehow managed to make it through architecture school, which that in and of itself…is an accomplishment. And not only did they make it through architecture school at the same time, but in the same class!!! They are a true team and have proven it time and time again. Their personalities really compliment each other. And in the words of Chris, Denisse “Loves her Geek.”

I love you guys. It was so fun photographing your wedding day; I would also like to extend a huge thank you toΒ Kaylynn Clark for shooting their wedding with me so that I could enjoy this special time for two of my best friends. πŸ™‚

Let’s start with the preparation as another of our best friends, Beth helps with makeup touchups….

The day was PERFECT…all that they deserved for their wedding.

Denisse’s dress: Beautiful. On her…STUNNING!

I absolutely love this shot Kaylynn grabbed of Chris before the wedding.

And downstairs, I was using the same beautiful light to capture this photo of Denisse.

This is the moment Mrs. Helen saw her son for the first time on his wedding day.

Denisse’s bouqets may have been some of the prettiest I’ve seen!

Her shoes were her favorite detail.

Denisse, you are so beautiful!

Denisse and Chris opted to do a First Look before the ceremony, an opportunity for them to see each other and have a moment together before everyone else sees them.

This was Kaylynn’s angle when Denisse turned around.

And this was my angle, of Chris’s face when he saw her. Pure happiness.

This is SO a Chris and Denisse moment.

After their First Look, we took a few minutes to shoot on the grounds of White Oak Plantation.

LOVE

What Β handsome HANDSOME group of men.

I love you guys.

Denisse and her bridesmaids looking fabulous!!!

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When Chris saw Denisse again, he was smiles all over.

I ADORE this photo by Kaylynn before Denisse walked down the aisle.

I’m not even going to hide it. Seeing Denisse with tears in her eyes, made me cry.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dufreche

Their First Dance was so fun to see.

It’s so sweet the way he looks at Denisse.

Denisse’s dance with her father:

Chris’s dance with his mom left many with tears. I love that you can see the tear in her eye on this photo.

Our Architecture Crew!!!!!!!

Netter and Greg looking SO Fly.

For the first time, I was able to enjoy the reception thanks to Kaylynn. While I was catching up with friends, Kaylynn was grabbing cool shots like this!

We stepped out for just a few minutes during the reception to grab this shot.

And THIS shot.

Congrats you two!!!!! {Photo by Kaylynn}

Great job by the bridal party on decorating Chris’s SUV. πŸ˜‰

Thank you SO much Kaylynn for being there and especially for shooting the reception so that I could spend time with those I love.

I can’t believe you’re finally married!!!! I’m so so so happy for you two;Β I hope you guys enjoyed your honeymoon!!!!!! Love ya’ll. πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

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  1. Gretchen says:

    Great photos! I love that more couples are deciding to do the first look! And what’s funny is that he looked just as surprised when she walked down the aisle!

  2. Randi says:

    So, I know this probably isn’t what I was supposed to take away from this post, but can I just say how much I LOVE that you and Brad are holding hands in the group pic. I love him for loving you so much. πŸ™‚

  3. Tammy says:

    Oh my gosh! The photos were stunning! I got choked up when I saw sweet Helen’s emotions while dancing with her handsome son. Congrats to all!

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