Who:

Dorain + Matt

What:

Wedding

When:

January 5, 2008

Where:

Chez Pierre | Tallahassee, FL

I’m happy to be welcoming Dorian + Matt back to the blog - you might remember seeing their Tallahassee engagement session up here not too long ago. I met with these two last night to discuss their wedding album and I am happy to report that marriage is agreeing with them!

But enough talk - let’s share some images.

Dorian with her mom:

Matt with his dad:

Matt’s long walk to see his bride:

Dorian, escorted by her bridesmaids, heading to see Matt for the first time:

First sight:

From the first sight, we rolled right into a few ‘formals’ with the couple - it’s such a nice sequence of events, to get to work off of their energy and emotion from the first sight:

Now, of course, that can lead to some unexpected ‘moments’ as well

This started out as ‘for fun’ - but they actually rocked the serious side too:

Leaving to head off to the church - one last kiss before they were hitched:

Meg wanted me to share this because she says ‘it makes me smile’ - this is Dorian’s dad, a funny guy:

Funny vows:

It had been a while since Meg + I had been to Chez Pierre (we went regularly when we lived in Tallahassee - we actually had our own rehearsal dinner upstairs) - so who knows how long it has been looking this good - but I was blown away by the way they’ve built up the exterior and really made it into a top notch reception area with a big outdoor bar and giant deck. See for yourself:

Cocktail hour surrounded the outdoor buffet:

Most of the events were outside under the stars - including dancing on the deck:

The sounds of Crooked Shooz filled the air - our favorite Tallahassee band:

Later that evening, Matt took the drums:

(and the ladies went wild - LOL) < -- I'm teasing, his mom is seen here in the middle - she is, perhaps, his biggest fan:

Then Dorian grabbed a tambourine - we’re half way towards the next Patridge Family:

Everyone loves a sparkler exit:

Bon Jour, Y’all!

~ Charles