Carey & Jeremy -- Married!!

Getting to meet Carey and Jeremy and photograph their wedding was just about an act of fate. My brother was supposed to be coming to stay in New Orleans with me to attend a wedding of friends from Kentucky on a Wednesday night. Through Facebook, an old acquaintance that I used to attend church with contacted me and asked if I was still taking pictures. She wanted to try and hook me up with some friends of theirs that were getting married in New Orleans on a Wednesday in May. At this point I thought, "Wait a minute, this has to be the same wedding." And of course it was. So now I had two great referrals for this couple, and they trusted me right away.

We were able to meet shortly after they got to town before the wedding. Within minutes I felt like I had known them for years, maybe it was their easy-going personalities, the southern charm, or simply our hometown connection. I knew that I was going to have a wonderful time with them. I should also add that Carey's sister is getting ready to begin the same program that I took at Western Kentucky for photojournalism, another interesting connection. It just all came together and made for a great new friendship. They come to New Orleans often, so we're planning to get together when they come back.

The couple is often referred to as "Caremy" which I absolutely adore. It doesn't really work too well for CheyAnne and Doug(las) -- let me know if you come up with something witty!! :) For the wedding they got ready at the Royal Sonesta which is where we did their first look and the formals with the family. From there we walked over to the French Quarter W Hotel where they had an intimate ceremony in the courtyard. It was my first time in their courtyard, and it was awesome. I love the steps to where they said their vows, the fire fountain in the middle, and the cabanas all around the courtyard. It was a great fit to their personalities.

It rained for a little bit after the ceremony pushing us inside for a few minutes, but we were eventually able to venture back outdoors -- it didn't stop the party! At the end of the night, Carey looked more like Carrie Bradshaw in her stunning "after" dress. A shorter white dress with a belt, hot pink shoes, earrings, and a necklace she found at Canal Shops that day -- which I still want to go look for!! From the fashionable wedding dress to the after party outfit and everything in between, Carey and Jeremy, excuse me, Caremy -- were wonderful!! Thanks you guys! Looking forward to meeting up again soon! Enjoy!!