My thanks to all of you
 

Such great advice, I'll be taking all of it.

Mike, right now I'm staying away from the church as the students are moving out and moving in, and the main road to get there is under construction. Downtown Madison is a mess right now, but next weekend should be better. It's the worst I've ever seen it! I'd like to somehow include the candlabra and candle light instead of the vastness of the church. I'd like to present them with a knockout composition that will make them totally forget about the train!

Jeff, I want someting more intimate also. That's the next sketch.

Michael, don't worry, his hand won't be in his pocket. This sketch is only to demonstrate how small the head size will be and how overpowering everything else is.

Jean

Generic bride and groom
 

Hi finally,

I think the latest e-mail virus may have messed with our computer and I wasn't able to post for a few days.

I've spoken to my clients and they've agreed to go with a three quarter pose. Faces are more important than the train.

This sketch is very generic but will at least show them how much of the bride and groom will be in the painting. I'll get the special tilt of the head and interaction when I photograph them.

Jean

Much better. Everyone will be happier with this pose.

Update
 

Hi all, I'll be starting this soon and have appreciated the info offered here, thank you all. I won't be able to post this as a WIP due to privacy issues. After it's complete I'll see if I can get permission to post it as an unveiling. If I run into problems, I'll try to post questions as "generic" problems! ;)

Jean