Mrs. Ramie

On September 1, Melissa married her man.  Joey is from the North Country and every inch a guy's guy.  He loves his hunting camp and four wheeler and is close to his family.  Incidentally, we have similar taste in television!  Melissa dated a couple of guys who didn't deserve her before she found the right guy...but that's OK, I think it helps us appreciate them more!  Todd and I headed out with Ellie, with what we thought was ample time.  We were headed to a country club on the other side of Rochester and followed the garmin onto 104. Traffic was harsh and I willed us to be on time as I know Melissa enough to know it it says four on the invite, she will get married at four!  We got there just in time.  Todd slipped into the back while I skulked about hoping to get a few good shots.  Melissa looked beautiful walking down the aisle with her father!  Truly radiant.

I loved this sign,

Mr. And Mrs!

Ellie was cooing during the vows.  It was cute.

It's done!!

Little detail on the top of he chalkboard I loved.

It's Chewy!  He thought he looked like an agent in this photo.  I think he's right.

Melissa and her mom in the receiving line.

Cupcakes!

I popped in while they were doing group photos.  I was sad I missed the portrait sessions before the ceremony.  I like this one.

Melissa's gorgeous sister.

Joey grabbing a feel ;)

Melissa's grandma.

I finally met Chewy's woman Jackie.  She was nice.

Oh, my Jackie.  Don't let her hubby fool you...he loves her just for this reason!

Matches.  Loved the bird theme.

Centerpiece.

Tony.  Or Mr. H.  Depends who you ask.  He had aged quite a bit since I had seen him  last.  A subdued version of his old self.

Melissa's bouquet...love the little pins in it.

Toasting glass.

The cutting cake.

Too cute!

Emily and her husband Rory.  Emily, Melissa and Rob were my first batch of RAs and basically, still, my favorites ;).

Here's Rob.  Incidentally, he barfed all over the beretta on his 21st birthday.  I woke him up and made him scrub it.  Looking back, I now thank him!

Ellie struggled. It was load and she was hungry.  Daddy actually eventually got her to take a bottle.

Jackie made her smile :)

My favorite shot of the night!  Isn't she GORGEOUS??

My other favorite.  This was after Joey shoved cake in her face.  She did shove back. He swears it was her first, but I was there....it WAS him.  Wonderful night.  Everything was beautiful.  Especially my girl Melissa, who glowed as she married the right man for her.  He is both a strong man and a man who appreciates a strong woman.  And he's smart enough to know he got a hottie!  So happy for you, Melissa!!