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The Bride at Dawn

What if you spent the early morning of your wedding alone? Just you. Doing whatever it is that refuels you. Still and quiet. For us introverts, that might be just the thing you need to enjoy your wedding weekend rather than feeling overwhelmed. I also like the idea of letting your photographer start the day with you there–documenting that last chapter of single life and the dawn of the next chapter.

Photography by Bryce Covey

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Daniella writes

02/14/12 at 10:44 am

This is such a lovely idea… gorgeous photos!

Melanie writes

02/14/12 at 10:52 am

I love these pictures. So clear and beautiful.

Justine {Stop Me if You've Heard This One} writes

02/14/12 at 10:59 am

Oooh…I’m a sucker for a horse and pretty lighting. These are gorgeous.

John writes

02/14/12 at 11:16 am

Just stop it, Bryce. Well done!

Cayton Photography writes

02/14/12 at 11:38 am

What a wonderful shoot and great idea for anyone getting married.

Jillian Nicole writes

02/14/12 at 11:48 am

This is just dreamy–love this idea!

Anne-Marie writes

02/14/12 at 12:17 pm

Mmmm, ya, that would be perfection.

judy pak writes

02/14/12 at 12:24 pm

I am completely blown away by these amazing images. wow.

Lacie Hansen writes

02/14/12 at 12:44 pm

so fresh, I love these! Beautiful job Bryce!!!

Anne writes

02/14/12 at 1:01 pm

The lighting is so beautiful, really incredible eye with the composition Bryce!

Erich McVey writes

02/14/12 at 1:16 pm

Love the light. Great job, Bryce!

Amy writes

02/14/12 at 1:22 pm

Oh Bryce, these are beautiful!! Love how you’ve captured the light… it really feels like a quiet morning just looking at these photos.

joey kennedy writes

02/14/12 at 1:30 pm

THIS IS STUNNING! WOW!!!!! Way to go Bryce~!

Rachel Moyer writes

02/14/12 at 2:37 pm

Just beautiful!!!

Ashley Nicole writes

02/14/12 at 3:03 pm

stunning – the frost makes it magical!

Ridgely's Radar writes

02/14/12 at 3:15 pm

Wow! Beautiful pictures! Happy V-Day!

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02/14/12 at 4:06 pm

Great work!!!

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Linn writes

02/14/12 at 4:43 pm

Oh. Totally love the idea.

Love from Sweden.

michael marker writes

02/14/12 at 5:49 pm

Wow these are such beautiful photographs and what a way to spend the morning of your wedding!

shea writes

02/14/12 at 6:04 pm

not only is this beautiful, but it reminds me of my wedding day. i couldn’t sleep so i went for a 4mi run in the dead quiet of an early winter morning. perfect way to start the transition from one life to another.

Marilisa writes

02/14/12 at 7:03 pm

What gorgeous photos paired with a sweet idea! Although I wonder if I would have still felt anxious even with just a photographer there…

Nina writes

02/14/12 at 9:05 pm

Love it, Bryce! Well done!

Amy - Chic Vintage Brides writes

02/14/12 at 11:24 pm

What a beautiful way for the bride to start the day….. magical! x

RW Fine Art Wedding Photography writes

02/15/12 at 12:12 am

Wonderful photography !

Marjorie Preval writes

02/15/12 at 12:16 am

I couldn’t comment earlier but Bryce, you did an amazing job! Beautiful work!!

Kelly writes

02/15/12 at 5:29 am

Great job….Love them so much….

Shannon {Shannon Reeves Events} writes

02/15/12 at 4:32 pm

Magical is right! So peaceful – good for her. (:

Amelia Rhea writes

02/15/12 at 11:07 pm

This really gives me the impression of a quiet beauty. So lovely.

Sabina writes

02/16/12 at 5:40 am

Inspiring…love the idea of a peaceful photo shooting in a forest.

Karen @ Wedding Flowers Co writes

02/16/12 at 7:52 pm

I absolutely love this idea…your last moments as a single person…

Kitty writes

02/17/12 at 8:22 am

This gives me goosebumps! What stunning photographs and I love the idea of a bit of solitude and mindfulness before the big event. Lovely.

Wedding Invitations writes

02/19/12 at 1:00 pm

That is one amazing set of photographs!

Baby Shower Invitations writes

02/20/12 at 2:19 am

Great post! keep it up.

Christening Invitations writes

02/20/12 at 1:39 pm

Wow! What a great setting.

DIY Wedding Invitations writes

02/21/12 at 12:47 am

Some great pictures here. We want more.

Elegant Wedding Invitations writes

02/21/12 at 4:44 am

What an amazing concept for a photo-shoot!

Jaime Fenwick writes

02/22/12 at 6:01 am

Nice work Bryce! Love the concept, the lighting, and the quiet moments and details you captured.

HandMade Wedding Invitations writes

02/22/12 at 10:49 am

A truly fabulous set of photographs.

Rosa Delgado writes

02/23/12 at 10:01 pm

Beautiful, Bryce! Very dreamy, and magical.

Hens Night Invitations writes

02/25/12 at 7:15 am

We need more posts like this coming. Loved it.

Party Invitation Templates writes

02/25/12 at 8:04 am

Brilliant set of photographs!

Wedding Invitations Sydney Online writes

02/27/12 at 1:53 am

Some epic photography!

Unique Wedding Invitations writes

02/27/12 at 2:26 am

This is an awesome post.

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