Uncle Steven and Aunt Emily Get Married!

As previously mentioned, Steven and Emily were married on August 15th. They chose a slightly unconventional wedding; that is, they got married in a hay field. Really.

No, really.

They chose a very picturesque hilltop on the family farm and planned an evening wedding. I am not sure they quite knew how much work it was going to end up being. But, they definitely pulled it off, and they were definitely exhausted. Was it worth it? Check out the sunset and you tell me:


This was most certainly a homegrown wedding. Emily's mom made her dress, her grandmother baked bread for dinner, my family make chocolate sauce for the sundaes, etc. Emily and her mom grew the flowers for the bouquets, even. Michael was enlisted to take the photos, along with another of Emily's friends. Here's a smattering of them (all of them are on flickr if you'd like to see them). I think he did a pretty good job for not being all that fond of formal portrait taking.

Willis and Steven:


Colin joins the "men."


The "Atomic Family"


One of my favorite candids:


Bride and Groom:


Where are Colin and Gillian you ask? Honestly, I couldn't tell you. Before the ceremony, I was busy with pictures and occasionally someone would walk by with one of them, I would smile, say hi, and kiss them, and they'd be off again. It was hot, and late, and not the best spot to be exploring in your good clothes. I think that their Grammy Lynn and Grandpa Frank, and others, kept them as well entertained as possible. After the ceremony, C&G were whisked to Grammy's house for a cool bath, a bottle, and bed. Thank heavens.

It was a very, very lovely evening and we are wishing Steven and Emily a very happy, long, and fulfilling life together. Congratulations!