amyp Photography: Amy and Nate: THE Wedding

Two people.
Choosing each other.
Choosing to hold hands and walk through life with each other at their side. Choosing to hold each other when life feels like a suped-up game of bumper cars with no exit in sight. Choosing to laugh at each other's jokes...even when they aren't exceedingly funny. Choosing to share their inner thoughts, their inner life, their whole self with that person.
It's beautiful.
And Amy and Nate's wedding was just that. Because their love is beautiful. In a world that can be a very dark place, their commitment to each other and their love waltzes in and immediately reminds you of the beauty of life.

Amy and Nate...oh my goodness. There are not words that could begin to capture how much I adore you. You two (your families, your entire bridal party and your guests) simply must be some of the greatest people. EVER. Amy, knowing you is a gift. You bring joy to everyone around you. And Nate...when I saw your Air Jordan's at your engagement session, I knew you'd be one of my favorite guys in the world.
Thank you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Thank you for all the ways you've continually blessed EVERYONE around you, especially on your wedding day. Thank you for your humble love for each other. When I watched the two of you holding hands as we relocated in the middle of your ceremony to avoid the rain, I found tears in my eyes. Because in that moment, I felt like your relationship was clear. No matter what life might bring, you won't let go.
Because you won't let go of the One who brought you together. And we know He will never let go of you.
We love you guys.

* Update: earlier I had a special song just for Amy and Nate courtesy of the unbelievably talented Andrea Bustin on their slide-show. For the moment, we unfortunately needed to take down her song "Record Player" because she has not received her copy-right papers yet. And we'd all like that song to be Amy and Nate's song, (and of course Andrea's) and not run the risk of her incredible music being copied. You are still welcome to view their slide-show and their song will reappear as soon as everything is in order! But still, please be on the lookout for Andrea's CD release a little later this fall!

And now...some pictures

And yes, I almost passed out from excitement when I first saw her shoes.

This little flower girl was beyond precious.

Amy, you are GORGEOUS.

And why is she doing her own make-up? Only because she's one of the most talented make-up artists EVER. Seriously, any future brides out there - remember her. She's INCREDIBLE.

[Sigh]

LOVE LOVE LOVE. And yes, Amy had a matching pair for the reception.

The big reveal. And can we note what a beautiful mother of the bride we have here?!?

This melts me every time. After hugging his daughter, Mr. Clancy just couldn't take his eyes off of her.

These girls? AMAZING. And oh so talented. And sweet.

Amy, you are so cute.

The adorable ring bearer. (Or as my little girl says, "the bear-ringer")

Love this shot of Nate, his dad and his brothers. (And my amazing husband took this... And all the guy preparation shots. He's my second shooter. And yes, he rocks)

Can we say GORGEOUS?!? Their wedding was at Oscar Swan in Geneva.

I loved the programs that doubled as a fan. And the colors!!!

Nate's smiling because he just broke the sign he was supposed to put up. And because he's just plain great. And about to marry the most wonderful woman.