I had the honor to photograph a newly minted Marine and his bride’s wedding at Maple Dell. This year, Chase finished basic training and 2 specialty courses. They tried to arrange the wedding between each of these trainings, but the timing didn’t work. So they were able to arrange the wedding and get everyone together right after Thanksgiving. There was a small window before Chase is sent to Japan for a few years. Randi will be joining him soon. It’s the life of the military.
Wedding signs
The only location they were able to find was Maple Dell Boy Scout Camp in Payson. They spent the day cleaning and prepping the spot and they made it a wonderful location for the wedding. I photographed the various details such as something borrowed, something blue, the Marine headbands, and more.
Wedding flowers and lights on the arch
Wedding bouquet
Bride holds the bouquet
Hair decor with groom’s name and Marine logo
The footwear are critical! These boots are the bride’s favorite accessory ever.
Bride’s wedding boots
Something borrowed
And the groom’s wedding band hand been broken in a car accident, which makes it unique. So I photographed the part that has the crack. It looks like it was designed that way.
Wedding rings on the custom made tree box
Flower girls are a guaranteed way to be surprised. This time, the older flower girl would drop petals and the younger girl would pick them up and put them in her basket. It took a little bit for them to make their way down the aisle. It was very cute and I took a bunch of photos.
Flower girls dropping and picking up petals
The Marine uniform is the most attractive uniform of the whole military. No contest.
Just married
The recessional
This is the one shot I want to get from each ceremony. At the end of the recessional, the bride and groom need to stop and kiss. We’ll make history.
Kiss at the recessional
Chase & Randi
The wedding party with puppy
Groom and a groomsman
This is a somewhat unique look for the first dance. If I can arrange the lights, I want to create this for each wedding couple. I can even make the dance a little more magical.
The first dance
The first dance
A kiss after cutting the cake
And if I can plan the exit for the wedding couple, I love to place a light behind the couple as they exit to bubbles, rice, or fire sticks. This looks amazing!
The bride and groom exit to bubbles
Leaving for the honeymoon surrounded by bubbles
Congrats, Randi & Chase! And thank you for your future military service. I was raised in the military, so I can appreciate the sacrifice and service the arm forces and their families make.
