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Sharra & Alex | Bridal Session at ThanksgivinG POint Gardens

6/4/2018

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Sharra and Alex had the most beautiful bridal session in late April at the gardens at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. It was a big change from the  snowy engagements we did earlier in the year at Jordan Pines in Big Cottonwood Canyon, but just as magical. The tulip festival was going on, so there were flowers everywhere, and all the trees were in full bloom, as well! To top it all off, Sharra had the sweetest surprise for Alex at the end of the session - a gift from her father, who recently passed away, for Alex - scroll down to see it!
Groom in gray suit and bride in lace gown and long veil with bouquet, standing in the garden at Thanksgiving Point. Bridal session by Flying Gull Photography.
I never get tired of photographing first looks. My brides are always so excited and my grooms almost can't stand it. Capturing their reaction when they see their bride for the first time never gets old.
Groom seeing bride for first time at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Groom seeing bride for first time at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Sharra told me she didn't really love her dress until she tried it on with the long, cathedral veil, and I can see why. That long, lace-trimmed veil added such elegance to her overall bridal look, and it was stunning to photograph.
Groom hugs bride in white lace dress and cathedral veil at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Sharra's bouquet was filled with white and cream roses and ranunculus, with cascading green and gray greenery. 
Groom kisses bride at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Bride ruffles cathedral veil in full-length portrait
Another special touch I loved was Sharra's ring. Alex designed it! The yellow gold is repeated in the bands around Alex's ring, and the antique design looks so beautiful on Sharra's slender fingers.
Close-up of bride's hand with veil and antique yellow gold wedding ring
Bride with pearl drop earrings
Groom portrait at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Alex arrived just a bit earlier than Sharra, so before the first look, we fit in a few portraits of just the groom. Alex made my job easy - he has the most easy, carefree smile and laughed at all my bad jokes.
Smiling groom in gray suit at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Groom portrait at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Bride and groom portrait at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Bride and groom at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Bridal couple at Thanksgiving Point gardens
These bride-only portraits of Sharra in her gorgeous gown are some of my favorites. I had to catch my breath when we set her up for a photo of the back of the dress and veil. And her eyes were so gorgeous in the light of the setting sun! She did all her own makeup, and it looked so good!
Bride in white lace dress and white lace cathedral veil with white rose bouquet
Portrait of bride showing back of long white gown and cathedral veil
Close-up portrait of bride with flowers in background
Bride and groom kissing under veil
Groom portrait with flowers in background
bride and groom hugging on bench at Thanksgiving Point gardens

One thing I love about taking photos at the Thanksgiving Point gardens is the variety - there are flowers, so many trees, hidden little paths, footbridges, and so much more around every corner!
Bride and groom on bridge at Thanksgiving Point gardens
Groom close up boutonniere with thistle and white rose
Smiling portrait of bride and groom
Close up of bride's lashes
Close up of bride and groom hands and rings
Bride under bridge with flowers lining walkway
Laughing picture of bride and groom Thanksgiving Point gardens
Bridal portrait Thanksgiving Point gardens by Flying Gull Photography
At the end of the session, Sharra told Alex she had something special for him, and they had a sweet moment together. Sharra's dad recently passed away and she's from a family of all girls. When each of her sister's boyfriends asked Sharra's dad for his daughter's hand in marriage, he would give them a key off of his keychain that represented the key to his daughter's heart. Shortly before passing away, Sharra's dad gave her the key he would have given to Alex and asked her to write down what he would have said to Alex. Sharra presented Alex with the key and letter at the end of our session together, giving Alex the key to her heart. It was a beautiful moment and one I was so honored to capture for them to remember forever. 
Bride surprising groom with special gift from her father
Groom opening gift from bride Thanksgiving Point gardens
Groom and bride looking at gift together - a key
Bride and groom smiling at each other Thanksgiving Point gardens by Flying Gull Photography
Bride and groom portrait
Groom hugging bride Thanksgiving Point gardens
Groom reading special letter from bride's father
This is a very special picture. In it is the key Sharra's dad would have given Alex to represent giving his daughter's heart to Alex's keeping. Sharra and Alex are also wearing their wedding rings, to show their commitment to each other. And the opal ring on Sharra's right hand is a ring her father gave her.
Bride and groom's hands with rings and special gift
Bride holding key to her heart
Wedding rings in white rose bouquet
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