…there is going to be a wedding!
That is what Kristen (bride, and my new Sister-in-law) would say when asked about the weather for her wedding day. And yes, she was asked a lot! They had planned an outdoor wedding – ceremony and reception - filled with fun outdoor games and activities, a burger bar with every topping you can imagine eating on a burger, and a popcorn stand with all sorts of fun toppings.
All this took place at my parents house, and up to the day of the wedding we worked on making everything look just right…and each day was sunny, but we watched the forecast knowing they were calling for rain.
It held off till right before the ceremony, and then, it rained. A good steady rain.
But, it did not dampen the spirit of the day. The umbrella’s came out, and the wedding continued. And two people in love began a new chapter in their lives together. I even saw a few games being played several hours later when the rain stopped… I didn’t take many pictures (due to the rain mostly, but also because I wanted to simply wanted enjoy the wedding and company) but I did take some pictures 
Molly was their wedding photographer, she seriously did an amazing job and didn’t mind getting wet to capture their day, you can see her blog post here…
Before the wedding I wandered around taking a few pictures…
Kristen’s Aunt made the cake and did an awesome job!
Kennedy was the flower girl and loved hanging out with the ‘big’ girls watching them get ready
Kristen looked absolutely gorgeous…
I think the umbrella’s add a unique charm…
My Dad stood up at one point to hold an umbrella for the bridesmaids
The one shot that I was asked to get was Russ seeing Kristen for the first time (Molly would be shooting Kristen as she came down the aisle) Thankfully, I got it
My Dad was sitting right in front of me, and when I noticed the rain on his suit I had to get that shot too 
MARRIED!
From the minute Kristen asked Kennedy to be her flower girl it was all the talk and excitement around here…Kennedy was so excited. Till the night before. At the rehearsal she was suddenly nervous and I wasn’t sure she’d even do it. But, she made quick friends with the ring bearer (Cam, Kristen’s cousin’s adorable little boy) and together they did fabulous
Fast forward to the bouquet toss… Kristen’s MawMaw is a hoot! She and my Sister, Tressa Ann, had some fun with it
Rain or Shine…they had a wedding. And it was wonderful.
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