Ed and Lelo’s Wedding Day!
“I’m sorry, but I no longer photograph weddings!” That was my reply when Lelo called me on Monday to ask if I would photograph their wedding for today. Yes, that’s right. Two days ago she called. I explained that I do not photograph weddings now, but would be happy to give her names of some fine photographers here in Abilene who are wonderful! But, something in her voice drew me to her and before I knew it, I said, “yes.” The hard part was really not saying “yes” to her, but in telling my husband that I had agreed to photograph a wedding the day before my mother-in-law and the rest of the family arrives to our home for Thanksgiving!
I am so excited to share part of Ed and Lelo’s story with you! They told me this story just minutes before the minister arrived to perform their ceremony and I was so teary eyed that I had to pull myself together just to photograph from then on! You see, Ed and Lelo were married 22 years ago in 1986. They were “young and stupid” in their own words and divorced one year later. Lelo never remarried and just this Fall after Ed was single again, a friend encouraged him to call her. At first he was hesitant, but on their first meeting, they “knew!” And, I knew just by looking at their eyes! It was the most romantic moment and maybe the most romantic of any wedding, even though it was just the preacher, Ed, Lelo and myself in the chapel. It was a lovely morning and one I was so proud to photograph for them! Enjoy a sampling from their special wedding day!
One of your best weddings EVER!
i love the picture on the couch. i would say you picked a pretty easy wedding to photograph considering there were no crazy bridesmaids and complicated mother’s to please! i really think you captured the quiet romance of it all!