Wendy's Family Celebration

There are some brides that prefer a smaller wedding party and don't want too many people to surround them while they get ready. This helps them with nerves and with "wedding day claustrophobia". (Yes, I swear it exists!) And so, they choose to keep things simple.

And then, there are other brides who start the day off like the party has begun! They surround themselves with 10 plus women and children and everyone in their family or extended family that means the world to them. This is what I found with Wendy. She keeps all of the people who mean the most close by when she needs them the most. And with bigger weddings you tend to need more help anyway, and when kids are involved you need ring leaders. ;)I think Wendy picked the perfect dress for herself -- what a gorgeous gown and bride! I loved all the details (including her veil here), and I could feel the love from all the women who were present in the room while she dressed. And, can we just say "cutie-pies"! Look at these adorable kids, don't you just want to squeeze them?!To see more photos from this wedding, go to: www.afterglowphotos.com/slideshows/063007. And a big shout out to assistant photographer Genevieve Harley for all of her fabulous work on this wedding!