Speed Photos: An Interesting Concept, A Mememorable Creation

November 15, 2011

Denise & Ryan, oh so in loaf! (courtesy of Denise Keown)

This past weekend, the Mister and I attended his step sister’s wedding in Indy.  A beautiful black and white ceremony accented with richly red rose petals, the evening was filled with all the usual wedding charm.  And while weddings have practically become a weekend standard for the Dietzes, it never ceases to amaze me how each one always brings in elements unique to the couple behind the celebration itself.  Denise ( the hub’s step sister) and Ryan’s big day was no exception!

My absolute favorite part  came after dinner when the DJ announced that everyone needed to return to their seats for at least the next two and half minutes… Two and a half minutes??  This immediately peaked my curiosity, as we all scurried back to our tables and anxiously awaited what would be revealed next.

Then, the deliberate emcee continued by saying that the bride and groom truly appreciated everyone for being there and wanted to make sure to remember each guest who was a part of their big day.  He then explained that in order to do this, the bride and groom had decided to get a picture with each and every one of us! 

So, while Aram Khachaturian’s The Sabre Dance (trust me, you know the tune) played over the stereo system, Denise and Ryan - followed super closely by their photographer - ran frantically from table to table posing with each group of people. 

Some of the shots were funny.  Some of them were serious.  Some – especially by the tables who had obviously been previously forewarned – were well planned out, while others were thrown together haphazardly and hilariously… But no matter what the outcome of the actual shot was… all of them were definitely 100% authentic and 100% amazing.

And what a great way to make instant memories and set the tone for the rest evening!!  Love love love it and can’t wait to see all the photos!

Congrats to Denise and Ryan and cheers to many, MANY years of happiness!

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