Brrr! It was the first super chilly day of fall as Loni & Brandon tied the knot in Hendersonville. We planned to shoot the wedding party photos after the reception at a nearby park…only to find a huge fall festival going on. Luckily there was another nice spot not far away, so everyone braved the chillbumps after an interesting ride in an H2 limo. *Note: H2 limos don’t really fit on a truck-and-boat lined road.*
Thanks for hanging out in the cold, ya’ll!
Jill & Mark were married at Fairview Methodist Church in Hot Springs, NC, amidst a beautiful mountain setting. After an abundance of, “Lord, please let it stop raining for a few hours” prayers, the sunshine popped out just long enough for the entire wedding and reception…and then the bottom dropped out! (Thanks for listening Big Man!)
Jill described herself as an “older, first-time bride,” but she was as nervous and giddy as a schoolgirl as she dressed and primped for her groom. It was adorable to watch and the ladies kept me smiling all afternoon. Mark was the most precious, attentive guy as he blotted Jill’s forehead and carried her train. Who said chivalry was dead?
Here are some memories from their big day.
I couldn’t wait to shoot this wedding. Not only because Robyn and Jon (a.k.a. Schwarz) are friends of mine, but because I knew with most of the CTS Audio crew there, it would be a night to remember! Plus, spending the weekend in one of my favorite cities simply does not suck. =0) P and I even had time to take in a Cardinal’s game!
It was a grand ole time until a foul ball whizzed straight for me…and my $10K in camera equipment…
P and I both hovered over the gear just in time for the kid directly behind me to catch it!
The next day it was off to celebrate the big day! Robyn’s gorgeous Dere Kianggown was accented with tulle underneath the skirt in her theme color, pink!
The wedding ceremony was held at Solid Rock Ministries with the reception close by at Andre’s West. Hands down, the BEST green beans I’ve ever had!
Here are some shots from the day:
Check out the cake topper with the bride’s hand on the groom’s booty!
Most memorable moment: Schwarz’s headlight he wore while retrieving Robyn’s garter. PRICELESS!
I’ve often said that once you’ve lived on a tour bus with someone, you are family. By that definition, Matthew is family! We met when we both worked with a touring music festival that was the brainchild of his father, Jeff, in ‘03 called ShoutFest. Some of my very best friends and long lasting relationships have come from that tour and ShoutFest will forever have a soft spot in my heart. **sigh!** I miss the road!
Matthew met Heather in bible study class at their church (how presh!) and never looked back. They were married at Long Hollow Baptist’s Gallatin campus. I was honored to be their photographer, and I thoroughly enjoyed the SF03 mini-reunion!
“No matter what, we’re gonna have fun!” ~ Jeff Roberts
All she had to say was that she wanted to pose with the Harley. I was ready to go! Lindsay & Jessie were married at A Country Chapel in Adams, TN. We had a great time even though the sun was blaring down! Here are a few shots from the day.
Everything is bigger in Texas, including love! Melissa & Daniel celebrated their wedding day at Carriage Lane Inn in Murfreesboro, TN, but they brought their TX spirit with them in the form of a Longhorn grooms cake and lots of family from the Lone Star state. The weather cooled down to perfection which is a Godsend in June! Here are a few shots from their big day…
OK, so Abi wins the award for best wedding hair EVER. And she gets double points for having such a talented father as her hair stylist (check out Jme & Co. Salon in Elizabethtown!). Can I throw in triple points for that gorgeous Maggie Sottero gown?
Miss Abi and Mr. Joe were married in the garden at the historic Brown-Pusey House with their reception at the equally historic State Theatre. The attention to detail in the decor was awesome–I wish I had room to showcase every linen, runner, and centerpiece!
Once again, there were just too many shots that I loved, so here ya go…
If you have never been to the Cathedral of Incarnation in Nashville, go now. Even if you are not Catholic, go now. This church is gorgeous!
What a beautiful setting for Victoria and Dustin’s multicultural union! What was supposed to be a ceremony and mass in both English and Spanish didn’t quite turn out as planned after their priest broke his leg the day before. Only a Spanish-speaking priest could be found on such quick notice, so much of the ceremony was graciously translated by a thoughtful bridesmaid (thank goodness–I would have been completely lost!).
The reception was held at Travellers Rest and the whole day was perfectly organized and planned by the fabulous Austin Floyd with Last Minute Planners.
Victoria & Dustin had lots of time built into their day for photos **and I LOVE that** so we did formals at the cathedral, ran over to Centennial Park with the wedding party for fun stuff, and I even got to steal them away at the reception for photos in the garden. Lucky me!
Seems like forever since I’ve blogged!
Hubby and I have spent the last few weeks visiting friends in New Zealand and attending the Hillsong Conference in Sydney, Australia. I’ll be sure to post photos from the trip later. Now back to catching up with weddings!
This wedding was one of a kind! From the “dowry” of plastic animals and Hot Wheels cars paid to Rachelle’s father from Daniel’s dad and their Papua New Guinea tribe to the edible chocolate cake stand, to the vintage Jaguar, everything about their big day at Riverwood Mansion was fun and unique. And these two could not be more perfect for each other–so in love! It’s precious to watch. And it’s why I LOVE MY JOB! =0)
The Jag was a surprise. Check out Rachelle’s face! Priceless!!
I had not met Ally & Jeremy prior to their wedding day, so I only hoped our personalities jived with each other. Turns out that these are two of the most laid back, groovy people ever, and their big day went along just as calm. I enjoyed braving the heat with them at Ridge Valley Farms. And just after they were pronounced husband and wife, they gave each other a big high five! =)
LOVE IT!
