Robin + Justin : Married

The first time I met with Robin I knew this wedding was going to be beautiful.  It was clear she wanted a very photojournalistic approach to capturing her day.  So many people were traveling to the wedding, including her 90 year old grandparents from Israel.  The day was filled with so much love and energy.  You couldn’t help but have a great time.  The celebration began early with all the women; cousins, aunts, and friends at the salon, and lasted all the way through the night with everyone on the dance floor.  Zach and I had never shot or attended a traditional Israeli wedding before.  There were a few of the Jewish traditions that we were used to; the chuppah, the seven circles, the breaking of the glass, and the horah.  But, what were not expecting, which Robin mentioned is traditional in Israel was when the ceremony began.  Robin, Justin and her parents walked around the room grabbing all of the guests to follow them up to the ceremony stage.  There was so much energy in the room.  There are just no words that can describe the intenseness of this moment.  It was amazing.  For the ceremony everyone was standing crowded around the stage.  Justin’s brother officiated the wedding and Robin’s grandfather and Justin’s dad also spoke.  It was extremely moving when Robin’s grandfather was giving the blessing in Hebrew.  Immediately following the ceremony everyone swarmed the stage to hug the now Mr. & Mrs.

I really wish I was a better writer to put into words the energy and love that was felt at this huge celebration of Robin and Justin.  I guess, I’ll have to let the photos tell the story.  There were just so many amazing storytelling images that it was hard to narrow it down to our top 20 that represented their day.  Hence, the feature post here.  :)  Want to see just the top 20.  Click here.