Sadie & Zach | October Wedding at Vinewood
Zach and Sadie are one of the most joyful couples I’ve gotten the chance to work with, and it shines through all the photographs of their wedding day. I’m so excited to share the photos and details from this event, and even more excited to share Sadie’s refections on the planning process and the event itself. Take a peek at all the pretty below!
Slauer Events coordinator Caroline Heramb took the lead on this wedding when I found out we were expecting, and she did an amazing job. In her words, “Zach and Sadie’s love for each other and for God made for such a special ceremony. Their family surrounded them and there wasn’t a dry eye in the group. The families intertwined so well. It was fun working with them on the day of!”
Vinewood has this cute historic house on property where the wedding party and family hang out prior to the ceremony. The guys typically congregate downstairs while the girls put finishing touches on hair and makeup upstairs. The best part of the house: the gorgeous all-white bathroom with lots of natural light for photos!
Another fun touch from this perfect fall day was the polaroid camera Sadie brought along. She and her friends took candid photos as they were getting ready. It’s a great way to capture that time (especially if your photographer isn’t going to be there until later).
Prayer was an integral part of Zach and Sadie’s wedding day. They both took some time to pray with their wedding parties. It was a sweet time to breathe, be still, and be thankful for the friendships they had around them on that day.
Afterwards, Zach and Sadie had a private moment of prayer together. They chose not to see one another during that time, but stood on a corner holding hands, talking, and praying. Some couples worry that they might be overwhelmed with emotion during the ceremony, and opt for a first look so they can get some of those nerves out. For this couple, a “first touch” as opposed to a first look was a great way to connect and release some nervous energy before the ceremony, yet preserve the anticipation surrounding that big moment when Sadie walked down the aisle. The look on their faces in these photographs just melts my heart!
“The moment was beautiful and you could feel the love they had for each other through their words and prayers.”
- CAROLINE, LEAD COORDINATOR
For Zach’s groomsmen it was all about the fun details: burgundy bow ties, leather suspenders, and silly socks. Their jacket-less outfits not only saved a little money, but also help the groom stand out in his gray suit and bowtie with the plaid burgundy vest. All this coordinated nicely with floor length wine colored bridesmaid gowns and greenery-only bouquets.
