I got a phone call earlier this year from this awesome gal named Eliza who was planning a wedding with the reception at her parent's home, full of greenery and candelabras for a perfect afternoon wedding. I knew immediately (I can even remember where I was when talking to her!) that this would be an amazing wedding to photograph. I got to know Eliza and Mike during their engagement session and realized what a fun and romantic couple they are, and how I think Eliza and I were supposed to be best friends in another life. Eliza is also a photographer (check out her new site here) so it was a huge compliment that she asked me to take their wedding pictures. Here are a few reasons why I loved this wedding: the blue truck parked outside the church that both Eliza and I spotted and agreed we needed to take pictures by it, Mike's family and friends who came all the way from New York to celebrate, Eliza's VERA WANG dress that she had worn 5 years ago for Cotillion and knew she would wear as her wedding gown, the BISCUIT BAR at the reception and never-ending amounts of brunch food (bacon, quiches, grits, fruit, french toast…), the awesome green trolley that transported people to the reception, the mimosas, bloody mary's, and craft beer that paired perfectly with the food, the pool side cigar bar, and I could name so many more. This is a wedding I wish I could shoot over and over again because of how much I enjoyed it. Lots of love to this couple and their new life in Columbus together- you guys are awesome.
Mr. + Mrs. Hamsley
As I edit Zack and Lauren's wedding pictures I am reminded of what incredible people they are, how both of them love God and people very well and have that kind of real and lasting beauty about them as a couple. There were so many moments that made their day special: Zack playing the piano and singing at the beginning of the ceremony, Lauren's mother's reaction to seeing Lauren in her veil about to walk down the aisle, the coffee that was given to the guests in little bags harvested and roasted at a girls' home in Honduras called Project Talitha Cumi (where Lauren has done medical mission work), the pink decor set up in honor of Zack's mother's fight against breast cancer, the grand piano groom's cake that Lauren surprised Zack with, the amazing trees and lakes surrounding the reception location, and the special handmade cross put together during the ceremony by the couple. Clearly this was a beautiful and meaningful day, and I was so honored to photograph it. Here is a little sneak peek of all that greatness:)
Mr. + Mrs. Echols
Fall weddings are lovely for so many reasons, and this one is a perfect example. Taylor + Olivia's wedding was a perfect blend of fall colors, rustic decor, and personal details, from the orange, red and deep purple bouquets to the groom's cake that was a cake version of their new home that Taylor built (made by the mother of the groom!!!). I loved getting to know Olivia through the planning process and then seeing the day come together with lots of love and beauty.
Olivia and Taylor decided not to see each other before the wedding ceremony and instead had a moment to hold hands around a door before everything began. I am so glad that my talented second shooter, Alyssa Alig, got this picture of Olivia's face when she held Taylor's hand. That is the look of joy and anticipation and happiness (aka happy tears). The church where Olivia and Taylor got married was perfect, too with lots of skylights and sunshine streaming in through the windows. The Catholic Center at UGA has such unique and circular architecture that it made the wedding ceremony more intimate.
The reception was held at The Foundry Inn, and had so many great rustic details like these cute pinecone cake toppers that Olivia made (what a great idea!!) and little s'more bags for wedding favors. They also had candle pillars made from wood with their initials carved into them like a tree trunk. So perfect!
Olivia's grandmother was unstoppable on the dance floor, and I think I might have taken more pictures of her breaking it down than anyone else! She is my inspiration; I hope I can shake it like that at 90 years old!!! She and I even had the same shoes (sassy silver flats) so I felt like we were sole sisters. And I loved how one of Taylor's groomsmen, Tyson, was having a great time dancing with her!
Olivia and Taylor, I hope you have had an awesome week in tropical paradise and can come home to lots of gifts and good memories of a beautiful wedding! So glad I got to be a part of it and see how much you guys are loved by so many:) Best wishes!!
