| Shaun
and Enhelika were married again on their
first anniversary. Their 2008 wedding was at the Justice of the Peace
in Round Rock, Texas. This was to honor Enhelika's grandfather who
had asked that they not live together before marriage. Sadly, Grandfather
had passed away before this couple said their vows but he was there
in spirit, in their hearts and in a photograph they had specially
made for this wedding. Our spirited couple had found us through Enhelika's
cousin Melissa whose wedding we had photographed in Lubbock a number
of years ago and who is now our neighbor in Round Rock. We photographed
their engagement portraits at Mills Pond in Round Rock, Texas and
then later for bridal portraits at Sun City in Georgetown. Sun City
is a lovely location with wonderful water features and year round
greenery. Enhelika's dress has this amazing cherry red edging on the
bodice that leads to a triangular panel that really sets off her dresses
train. Their wedding colors were silver and cherry red so the girls
were all in red and the guys had either red or silver vests. The eventful
wedding day started early with the ladies at 2 different salons getting
their hair done at 8am. Having two photographers at separate locations
helped Enhelika see the entire day. Due to the early arrival of Shaun's
niece(That day!) Shane, the groom's identical twin had to pull out
of the wedding as best man and be with his wife at the hospital. One
of Enhelika's cousin's was promptly promoted from usher to groomsman
and had to run to get a tux. Luckily they had one in his size. At
her Mom's house that morning relatives frantically chopped, mixed
and cooked to get the BBQ, beans, & potato salad ready for the
wedding dinner. After getting Enhelika all laced into her dress we
headed off to St Helen's Catholic Church in Georgetown. The ceremony
was beautiful with the light streaming through the windows and family
of both sides present. Good thing they are such an easy going couple
who thought all the little hiccups that occurred this day were hilarious.
Like, her little brother passing out during the ceremony. After the
ceremony and family pictures at the church we all headed off to the
Elks lodge. The reception started out relaxed with a wonderful homemade
BBQ meal and then got rockin' as the dancing and partying commenced.
Midway through the evening Shaun was given the family pledge of support
(and to keep him in line) surrounded by all of Enhelika's male relatives.
We are sure looking forward to many more events from this extended
family. |
