Tackling those Wedding Photos

I was so excited to get my wedding photos. We had chosen to have a photojournalist in addition to a traditional portrait photographer. She took beautiful, candid black and white photos that perfectly complemented the more "official" shots. When I got the proofs, I looked at them over and over. It was basically a scrapper's nirvana.

But then, when I took them home, something funny happened: I got scared.

I was worried I wouldn't do the photos justice. That the design wouldn't be detailed enough, or classic enough. That jewels would fall off and fabric flowers would unravel.

I was also worried about getting bored--using the same colors over and over in a topical album is really tough for me.

So what did I do? I left those gorgeous photos in a box. Criminal, I know! Especially for a scrapper.

But lately, I've been drawn to these shots. Especially as S and I go through life challenges together, the photos get more and more meaningful. So my solution to the above fears is just taking a small bite.

I do little bitty projects at a time. A layout here, an altered project there. Just to get those photos out of the boxes, and remember that wonderful day--made all the more wonderful now that I've seen what comes after.

I found this printer's tray on sale at A.C.Moore and made a display project:

I used my September Studio Calico kit, and just had a fun time playing! I love the contrast of the blues, greens, and yellows against the black and white photos. It's going to live on top of my Shabbos candlesticks, and I can't wait to put it up.

The next layout was made from the same kit, once I had the photos spread out on the table from the printer's tray:)


The journaling reads: On my wedding day, there was such a mix of emotions--happiness, nervousness, fear of the magnitude of the decision I was making. On this day, there were so many things I didn't know. The struggles we would have to face together, the closeness we'd develop as a result. Today, one and a half years after this photo, I'm so glad I walked down that aisle on December 28. The best decision of my life.

What have you done with your wedding photos? Please feel free to link up projects, I'd love to see what you've done!