During my time at ASU I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah. Last week I also had the pleasure of shooting Sarah’s wedding with another classmate, Megan Pfleiger. It’s always fun to shoot a wedding for someone you know, this was no different. Megan and I had a blast traveling to Sedona for the day and capturing moments for Sarah, and her now husband Bobby. The day couldn’t have been much better for a wedding. It wasn’t too cold, we had beautiful sunlight through most of the day, and evaded the slight chance of rain which had been looming leading up to the wedding. Sarah and Bobby met while at ASU and volunteering for the ministry Campus Crusade. They are both kind and passionate people, who are a great fit for one and other.

The following are pictures from their wedding day. To see more and/or order prints click here!

Prior to the ceremony we took Bobby and Sarah to Red Rock Crossing where they saw each other for the first time that day. It was a great moment, Sarah came around the corner of a secluded path which wound through the trees and around the near bye creek and gently turned Bobby with a light tap to the shoulder. He was speechless for a few moments as he took in the sight of his bride.
After a few moments we moved further down the path to the creek and took a few more pictures before heading back to the ceremony sight.

The wedding ceremony took place at the Sedona Golf Resort. With the sun setting and redrocks all around it was a gorgeous setting. The wedding was officiated by a friend and leader from campus crusade, Bobby’s groomsmen had all flown in from Hawaii (where he is from), Sarah was surrounded by her family and friends, and background harp music was played throughout, all adding up to create exactly the ceremony they wanted.

This next series of pictures highlights a great moment during the ceremony. Sarah surprised bobby by having leis incorporated into the ceremony, a Hawaiian tradition. Bobby knew exactly what to do and after placing the lei around Sarah’s neck he gave her a kiss, which would have been exactly what you’re supposed to do…except during the ceremony when you are waiting for those words, ‘you may now kiss the bride!’ Woops! Sarah immediately realized the slip up and Bobby protested that it was part of the tradition. It was just a brief light hearted moment but a great one that I’m sure they’ll remember.

This shot below was captured just following the ceremony when Bobby and Sarah ducked behind a corner and got to celebrate their new marriage alone for the first time.

The reception was also held at the  Sedona Golf Resort. It was a great celebration which was capped with three hours of dancing without a lull, something I seldom see at receptions. The guests just kept on dancing through the night and D.J. Bobby Russell kept the tunes coming. It was a lot of fun to watch everyone enjoying themselves, and of course to get some photos of some creative dance moves!

Megan it was a blast shooting another wedding with you. Bobby and Sarah, thanks for letting me be a part of your day. Best of luck settling in Hawaii and with everything that is to come!

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