Since this is my first post in a long time and indicates new beginnings in Stephanie Hamlet Photography, I thought it should be about my best friend's recent new beginning.
Rochelle Turner married Sean "Slash" Donahue on February 20th.
She called me to tell me the great news while I was out of state camping in the everglades of Florida. My boyfriend didn't know what to do since all he saw was me answer the phone, say "Hey, Ro!" and then start crying uncontrollably. I was so happy for her at that moment. Ever since we were 4 years old, we've been like sisters and this was the begining of a HUGE chapter in her life.
She was to marry the perfect guy for her, they were to get hitched in Charleston, S.C., Lani (her neice) was to be flower girl, her sister to be Matron of Honor and I was to be Maid of Honor. Not photographer. :-) All though I LOVE photographing weddings to no end, I was happy she knew that I wouldn't be able to put the camera down enough to fully enjoy what she and Slash had created.
The first part of the day was filled with champaign, music and TONS of laughter. I'll never forget sipping champaign while getting pedicures and laughing so hard the other patrons of the spa couldn't fully enjoy their massages. Oh well. That's how we've been since 1985.
I kept my cool for the most part of the day. Little spurts of tears came through all throughout the day, but it was hardest to hold it in when she started walking down the isle to "In My Life" by the Beatles. I swear my jaw was clinched tight, so as not to cry. I thought I was going to break my teeth. Looking across the way, I noticed her brother doing the same. She was absolutely stunning as I always knew she would be.
The evening was filled with more champaign, more music and more laughter as we celebrated until they kicked us out.
It was a day I'll always remember. I love you both, Ro, and couldn't be happier for you. Thank you for an amazing weekend and life.
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