That Time Aaron and Sara Got Married (Once Upon A Time in the South East, Part VI)

Not long after meeting Bo and Taylor playing WoW, I chanced across another interesting player. He joined our raid group sometimes, and we called on each other whenever we were short a character for whatever. When my regular raid group stopped raiding, I eventually found myself as an assumed part of his group, and it was only then, a month or more after, that I learned his name was Aaron and he was actually Bo's brother.

Fast forward to three years later. Aaron, Bo, Taylor and most of the old crowd have cancelled their accounts and no longer play. We still keep in touch, however, through Facebook and texts, and when Aaron asked if I'd really make the trip to attend his wedding to the lovely Sara, I was totally psyched. "You can take the pictures and we'll work out a deal, or you can get drunk with the rest of us." I actually debated for a while, and then decided against vying for a spot as 'official photographer'. 

Drunken wedding guest gig: check. 

Camera in hand anyway: check.

A few shots around the magnificent Magnolia Plantation should give you an idea of the kind of heaven photographers dream about.

and the groomsmen didn't look too shabby either. 

Adults are ready...

and so is Natalie.

Maybe.

Just a few last minute wardrobe adjustments

and the stage is set!

 First look...

and we're good to go!

So happy...

Signed, sealed and delivered!

The reception was held in a gorgeous cabin right onsite. There was a patio that overlooked the lake, and torches lighting the outside after it got dark. There were treats...

...and more treats.

The cake was made by Aaron's sister Casey, owner and proprietor of Yake's Cakes, and I will tell you, not only was it gorgeous, it was absolutely delectable. She did not disappoint!

The band was late (see below, next to the word 'irony')

but that just meant there was more time to have a few drinks and enjoy the company of our hosts!

Sara's first dance with her dad was to a medley of hiphop/pop nineties remixes. I was busting a gut too hard to get a decent shot unfortunately (yay wedding guest gig!) but I was able to capture these beauties as the night went on.

I'm so thankful to Aaron and Sara for the invitation, and wish them all the best for many, many years of future happiness. I also want to thank Phoris, Branamir, Christabell, Sabayon, Mymagdelena, Lilymaker, and Darthpizza for making this the best 'irl' eight-man raid of all time. 

Much love, Madampomfrey.