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Something I've learned...

12/19/2016

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I've been officiating weddings for a while now and one of the things I've learned along the way is that there is nothing like a wedding officiant photobombing a first kiss. When I meet with couples, I tell them that if there is room, I like to step to the side during their first kiss.
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This is what everyone sees during the ceremony. Photo credit: photographsbystephanie.com
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Your first kiss is a special, single moment in time. Photo credit: photographsbystephanie.com
While it isn't always possible for your me to step aside during the first kiss, it is my preference and we can create space and practice for this during the rehearsal. It's not the end of the world if I'm in the picture, I just know that it's a moment that most couples would like to capture without me in the background.

This is one of those photos that your photographer can help you recreate if you like. I also tell couples that when it does come to their first kiss - to take your time! Kiss a few times. This is your moment, take it in; also, your photographer will thank you for the extra three seconds she has to get the perfect shot.
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Photo credit: photographsbystephanie.com
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Photo credit: photographsbystephanie.com
Valerie and Keith married in the very cool Downtown Raleigh restaurant, Cafe Luna. They held their wedding ceremony in the first dining space and then all of their guests enjoyed the reception in the second dining space. I think they were very smart to have their ceremony and reception in one place - it meant no traveling for their guests and they were able to relax and not worry about arriving to their reception late.
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