Little back story. Randee and I were two parts of the three musketeers back in high school. Krista rounded us out and we were inseparable. The summer that we were 16 Randee and Krista were lifeguards and we spent the summer at the city pool (I stopped in for company) and we had our Movie Mondays and fun times riding in the truck or Krista’s convertible. That was probably my favorite summer. It has since been ten years since we’ve all been together and at least five since I had seen Randee when Facebook brought us together (gotta love that site). Fate had its way and Randee and Blake were in Savannah one weekend back in April, the same weekend Josh and I were down for a photo shoot. Meeting up was as if those years that separated us had never happened. It was so good to catch up and just click with your best friend that you spent long nights laughing with, eating Peanut Reese’s chips and Dr. Pepper.
Fast forward to November where Randee married the man that she met and fell in love with that shares her passion for the ocean, beach and all things on the water. With family that traveled from as far away as Ohio and as close as her next door neighbor, Randee and Blake planned a beautiful wedding celebration that spanned several days and that truly represented themselves and as a couple. I missed the first few days of celebrations but arrived at the Don Cesar in time to capture the rehearsal on the beach, spot dolphins off the dock at the rehearsal dinner and swap stories with loved ones on both sides of family.
Looking back I remember eating breakfast at the Greek diner with Josh on the wedding day. Driving back to the Don we both noted that it was indeed, the best day for a wedding. Picture perfect in every sense. The bluest of skies, a cool breeze just off the Gulf, and a brilliant sun. I met up with Randee as she headed out for a makeup appointment and later back for hair. Calm, laid back, quick with a smile followed by her laugh that I have known for so many years, it was an incredible experience to see my friend transform from beach babe to hot goddess. Ringlet curls, champagne flutes, flowy white dress, barefoot and surrounded by her best friends and family; Randee was beautiful and stunning.
Details for the day fell into place and reflected Randee and Blake as a couple like nothing else could. Walking down the sandy aisle to the sounds of the water crashing to the beach, steel drum music in the air and the palm leaves blowing in the breeze Randee arrived to stand next to Blake. Exchanging vows under the sun, in front of close family and friends, barefoot on the beach was so in tune to who they are, what brought them together and where they are headed. Later after the impromptu sunset shoot (fabulous timing!) the newest Mr and Mrs headed back to the Reception perfectly held on the outside dock/patio, entertained by the steel drum band and the love of family and friends.
It has been an absolute honor and thrill to document first Krista’s wedding and now Randee’s. Even after all of these years, friends have a way of circling back having passed the test of time.
Much love to the both of you!! Josh and I definitely will be there when you plan that trip to the Keyes 
~C
by Chris Young
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