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Well, after several emails from The Knot, I finally took the time to submit out photos to their "real weddings" contest. Essentially 'knotties' married in 2009 can submit up to 7 images of their big day in hopes of winning a trip to Maui.
There are some very impressive sets of photos.
And honestly, that kind of depresses me.
Many of the people submitting photos either had others cover many or all of their expenses, or had a fair amount of money and time at their disposal through other means. No holds bar, nothing too grand for the big day.
Quite frankly, that doesn't seem fitting with the notion of "real weddings"
Often, the DIY folk are overlooked due to the simplicity or rough edges these seven photos may present. But that by no means makes their days any less meaningful. Any less beautiful. These simple weddings, though maybe not as grand or presentational, are a testament to the love of all those working behind the scenes to make the day happen.
Ours was very much a DIY day. The dress by me, the flowers by Ross' mother. Invitation and programs printed off a home computer. Vendors were all small family business' or locally owned and operated...a local church, rings designed and made by a couple out of Iowa, a small local cater, a husband and wife team photographing, family presiding the ceremony, ushering, reading, dj'ing...
It was a massive effort on everyone's part. And no...the images do not compare to many of the others submitted on The Knot's site. But it was our day. And our submission is largely in thanks to you...everyone who helped out to make the day as memorable as it was.
Thank you.
Ross and Samantha's Wedding - Real Wedding Pictures
There are some very impressive sets of photos.
And honestly, that kind of depresses me.
Many of the people submitting photos either had others cover many or all of their expenses, or had a fair amount of money and time at their disposal through other means. No holds bar, nothing too grand for the big day.
Quite frankly, that doesn't seem fitting with the notion of "real weddings"
Often, the DIY folk are overlooked due to the simplicity or rough edges these seven photos may present. But that by no means makes their days any less meaningful. Any less beautiful. These simple weddings, though maybe not as grand or presentational, are a testament to the love of all those working behind the scenes to make the day happen.
Ours was very much a DIY day. The dress by me, the flowers by Ross' mother. Invitation and programs printed off a home computer. Vendors were all small family business' or locally owned and operated...a local church, rings designed and made by a couple out of Iowa, a small local cater, a husband and wife team photographing, family presiding the ceremony, ushering, reading, dj'ing...
It was a massive effort on everyone's part. And no...the images do not compare to many of the others submitted on The Knot's site. But it was our day. And our submission is largely in thanks to you...everyone who helped out to make the day as memorable as it was.
Thank you.
Ross and Samantha's Wedding - Real Wedding Pictures
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9:50 PM
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I think I voted about six times...whoops.
They may say what they like about these jumped-up young puppies with the ink still wet on their marriage licences, but I say that I've never had a better time at a wedding, nor been more comfortable by half. So there.
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