Father and Bride, Copyright Richard Flores
Melanie is radiant, Copyright Richard Flores
David and Melanie were high school sweethearts. When they started dating in 2005, David had just turned 17 years old, and Melanie was only 15. Since then they've traveled the world together and run countless competitive races side by side. They even share best friends-- Richard and Andrea, a married couple they've also known since they were kids. Oh, and David and Melanie are the godparents to Richard and Andrea's perfect little baby Julian. This is all to say that they have a fairytale love and life together.
Amazing, Copyright Richard Flores
The wedding guests, Copyright Richard Flores
Honoring Melanie's parents, Copyright Richard Flores
Honoring David's parents, Copyright Richard Flores
This is Richard, photographer, best man, and ring-bearer extraordinaire
David's vows, Copyright Richard Flores
Melanie's vows, Copyright Richard Flores
Said I do!, Copyright Richard Flores
Things are getting real, Copyright Richard Flores
You may kiss the bride! Copyright Richard Flores
Victory lap, Copyright Richard Flores
Copyright Richard Flores
Outside the church, we throw cellphones instead of rice now.
With our grandmother Daisy
With their best friends, Andrea and Richard
Selfies with Jesus are the best.
Since this isn't their official wedding, there wasn't a planned reception after, but Melanie's parents very generously hosted everyone for lunch, refreshments, and cake at their home. It was really fun, and I'm so glad I got to spend time with everyone they invited. David and Melanie truly have the most amazing family and friends.
Cutting the cake
Oh-oh! (He didn't do it.)
My kids are so happy when they're eating sweets
Some of their awesome friends
She's been my friend for almost a decade, but now she's officially my sister!
She's been Aunt Melanie the whole time but now it's official!
Congratulations! We love you guys!
*P.S. Still waiting for a few pictures, I'll add them retroactively.
P.P.S. Richard Flores wasn't available yet when we got married, but if I were getting married tomorrow I'd definitely pick him and his wife Andrea for our photography. Not only do they take amazing photos, but they have the exact personalities you want on your wedding day: friendly, infinitely patient, classy, and artistic.
P.P.S. Richard Flores wasn't available yet when we got married, but if I were getting married tomorrow I'd definitely pick him and his wife Andrea for our photography. Not only do they take amazing photos, but they have the exact personalities you want on your wedding day: friendly, infinitely patient, classy, and artistic.
