Matt and Mindy are Married

“I broke up with my last boyfriend because he wanted to get married, and I just don’t think I’m ready for that.”  Mindy told Matt shortly after they began dating regularly.  She figured it was best to be upfront with this guy, even though she liked him so much already.  To Matt’s infinite credit, he respected what she said and never pressured the relationship further than where Mindy was comfortable.

Less than 6 months after that, they were engaged.  Oh the irony!  I love it!

All of these major changes in my little sister’s life just had to happen the year I moved away, of course.  In fact, when Rory and I flew out there a few weeks before the wedding, it was the first time we met Matt (unless you count Skype, which I don’t).  Being the older, protective sister, naturally I had my concerns: Who was this guy? Was he kind enough for my sister? Was he goofy enough for her? Did he see and appreciate her wonderful sense of humor?

Luckily, my concerns were quieted in the weeks following.  She made him laugh.  He made her laugh.  And he was so good to her.  I am so happy for these two!

I’ll be honest- wedding photography is not my area of focus, and I debated whether or not I wanted to do Mindy’s wedding photos.  But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it was the best wedding gift I could give her.  I pour my heart and soul into my work, and I feel much more satisfied giving my sister something that I’ve put my soul into rather than, say, a gravy boat.  So… Matt and Mindy… I present (some of) your wedding present:

 

Matt and Mindy (as well as their families) are LDS.  The couple, therefore, decided to be married in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.  In order to preserve the sacredness of the marriage ceremony, there is no photography in the temple.  All photos were taken after the two were married for “time and all eternity.” Sigh. Isn’t that the most beautiful line? Yeesh, I’m such a romantic.

Lots and lots of happiness here! 

Now on to the reception!

Venue: Louland Falls 

S’more bar… so clever! Catering by: Have Party, Will Travel

Delicious cake by: Stephanie (sister of the groom)

Lovely flowers by: Mary Wilkinson

And then they were off!

Ok, Mindy is going to kill me for this next part, but I just have to share it anyway! Like I said before, I had some doubts about whether or not to be the wedding photographer.  But I’m sure glad I decided to do it because being a photographer/sister allowed me to capture faces like this:

And like this:

And like these:

Are those fantastic?!

Congratulations, Matt and Mindy! I love you guys!  Now, friends and family of Matt and Mindy, it has come to my attention that they no longer have facebook accounts (boo) so be sure to leave a comment below for the newly weds! I know they’ll be checking out this post and would love to hear from you!