Wedding photos to not write home about

Today, we got an email saying that our wedding photos were ready online. Technically, they are just ready with the little watermark of our photographers' company over them. The real digital prints are going to be here this week. We're really excited to see them (without the watermark). However, I want to steal from Brandan and show a few outtakes that I saw on the slideshow. Made me giggle, most of them. Here they are:
I have no clue what these two lovely ladies are discussing minutes before the ceremony started, but there are two things I find hilarious about this photo. One, Ashley's arms are so stereotypical with the "what?" question. Second, the old man in the picture frame over Ashley's shoulder seems to really be interested in what she's saying.


So, I would say this is not one of my best shots. If I remember correctly, I was discussing with my photographer where I should stand for a typical, pensive-looking, I'm-casually-staring-out-the-window picture. Unfortunately, the view out of the bridal room isn't exactly lovely. So, we were brainstorming. Either that, or I had just berated one of my bridesmaids to try to find out if Texas had beaten Rice yet. For those who don't know this, I refused to marry David if we lost to Rice. That's right. My life and decisions therein actually revolve around the success of my football team. Thank God it wasn't pro season yet.


Hate to bring you to the spotlight, Christine. However, Christine shared with me that I was her first wedding to be heavily-involved with. So, I'm not sure if this funny, depressing-looking face as she was walking into the ceremony was due to the fact that she was confused or the fact that she was probably a bit focused on not tripping. Christine? Feel free to give us a glimpse into why your face is awesome in this shot. And don't worry, there are plenty of not-so-great pics of me in this entry. Also, I really love Jess' face in the background of this photo. I'm pretty sure she's cracking up at me because-- at this point -- I was encouraging my niece to skip down the aisle while throwing flowers at people. If she wanted, of course.


When I first saw this photo, for some reason it looked like my previous co-worker, Jim Swift, was slowly and gently caressing my previous co-worker Josh Hinkle's face. In fact, I think he's just pointing to something over Josh's shoulder. Still, this shot cracks me up. I also really love my two previous co-workers Shannon and Kate looking oddly over at Jim and Josh, maybe wondering the exact same thing that I am when I saw this. I think at this point, all the wedding party is panicking, trying to find Zac, who had gone missing.


I'm not sure if you've noticed in previous entries, but my nephew is pretty darn adorable. However, in this shockingly-ugly shot, he's making a face that David described as the "Duuuuuuuuuhhhhhh" face. Yes, David. It looks like this. Personally, I just think he was mid-word, but the shot, nonetheless, cracked me up. Also, is he drinking a Bloody Mary? If so, awesome.


I have some majorly terrible back fat in this photo. It's too bad too, because I think the shot is really beautiful. Sadly, my sausage-stuffed body in my skin-tight dress lent itself to a few shots with this problem. Also, I'd like to mention that my sister-in-law in the background looks gorgeous and very serene. Thanks to you, also, for even watching our dance. I played a prank on David and chose the longest version of our song so that he would have to dance with me for a while. It was a "punishment" for him not taking dance lessons with me.






And thus commence the silly dancing photos. As a person who took many dance lessons as a youngster, I have seen many shots of me performing with hilarious faces on. So, I decided to do a montage of "why-are-people-making-these-faces-while-dancing?" Hilarious to me, this shot of my lovely friend Cheryl and her handsome husband Mike. This is not the only shot that cracked me up on this Saturday morning.






Next up? A humorous shot of me doing my best impression of Mike Shanahan. I mean, what on EARTH was I making this face for? What song were were dancing to? I can only wonder.











Nathan, I have to admit. You had some pretty classic photos in our slideshow that I was looking at this morning. This first shot of you dancing with Sally made my face hurt I laughed so hard. Nathan, your face is classic in this shot. You have extreme-superhero chin-syndrome in this. Lovesit.










In case you've never met me (in that case, why are you on my blog? Don't you have a life? Go get real friends...), I have a very squinty face. David is always amazed that, when I smile, I can still see. It's funny, because I never knew the way I smiled was odd. Turns out when most people smile, their eyes stay open. This is odd to me. I can tell that I'm not being genuine in a smile when someone can see the color of my eyes. So, in defense to this photo, I'm obviously, actually happy. However, my eyes are completely shut. Too bad, because David looks great in this shot.




As with most brides, I was curious if people actually had fun at our wedding. Mind you, I was pretty sure people were having a blast because most of my friends were on the dance floor and were drinking heavily. Seeing this shot with Nathan with his "BAH" face on, hugging my dear friends and wedding-singers Cassie and Meredith, it just made me feel warm inside. Made me feel that everyone did, indeed, have fun. Thanks to everyone who came. We were so glad to have you there. I wish we could have invited everyone we knew, but it was good to have a broad selection of people there.