Anna and Ben had the most beautiful wedding at Hurstbourne Country Club.  All the details were amazing and the location was wonderful.   I was so happy for my friend that her day went so perfectly.   Here are some of my favorites from their beautiful wedding.  

The entrance of Hurstbourne Country Club was gorgeous with all the light coming through the trees.  

Both James and Carrie working on Anna – they have done this before.

Her dress was gorgeous.. from Rebecca’s.   I loved how they left her a personal note wishing her well on her wedding day.   Those little pieces are marks of a good vendor. 

One of my favorite moments of the whole night was when Ben’s fraternity told the DJ to play “Whole New World”  from Aladdin.   They grabbed a table cloth and had Ben and Anna sit on it.   They played along and I literally was in tears from laughing.  So fun and so cute.    

What a great wedding!!!  Congratulations Ben and Anna!!!

Aside from having really cool names, Mallory and Chas are really cool people.   And their WEDDING WAS GORGEOUS!!!!   Everything about this day was wonderful and beautiful.   Talon Winery was a perfect as it had old barns, rolling fields, blue skies and rows of vineyards. 

I just adored all the rustic goodness surrounding me as I photographed a lovely couple.  On the way to the Lexington Winery, I was met with all of these wooden signs announcing I was getting close.   Mallory put so many wonderful details into her wedding, it was a complete joy to photograph.   I found all the girls hanging out in a little cottage drinking mimosa’s and enjoying the getting ready time.   

Mallory.. you are stunning!

They did a gift exchange before their first sight!   Mallory got Chas this amazing watch, and Chas did an incredible job getting her these blue Louis Vuitton heels from Paris!!  Yes, I may have been coveting.  

Time for the Ceremony!!

Before I go any further, I want to talk about the first sight – they had it earlier that day.   Besides the benefit of having time to get incredible photographs, they had a wonderfully intimate moment and time just to themselves on their special day.    Yes, I left them alone (completely alone) for them to talk and just have that moment  which they would not get later when all their guests and family surround them.     I think the main concern  for most couples about the first sight earlier in the day is that it will ruin the moment of seeing each other for the first time at the altar.   This is when all of my couples can chime in with some comments if you would like – because it doesn’t take away from that moment – it just makes it different.    And you are about to see what I am talking about.   Not only did the groom get teared up, but most of the wedding party and even Mallory (who never cries).     Each moment is equally significant and emotionally wonderful.   Please don’t ever believe that the first sight ruins this moment.   It never could.   

Congratulations Mallory and Chas!!  Thank you for giving me the honor of celebrating with you.

You would think when you know a couple so well, that it would be easy for me to start writing this blog post about their wedding.   But I am at a loss of where to start, because there is so much to say yet no matter how I say it – it just doesn’t convey the heartfelt sentiment I want to express.   I love these two!!!    I knew Jenny from Scarlet Hope,  a ministry that is near and dear to both our hearts.  I am still kinda dumbfounded as to how we became so close in such a short amount of time.  I tried to explain to her mom that Jenny is just easy to love, she said, “you must be too.”  That was so sweet.  I guess I just attributed our friendship to Jenny since she is easy to love, but it was nice to think that’s a mutual thing.   Jenny is one of these women that wears her heart on her sleeve – she is always encouraging and loving.   She definitely gets this from her family.   The day after I met them.. I walked into the house without even knocking as if I was part of the family.   After I did it, I laughed to myself thinking how comfortable they made me feel that I didn’t even think twice.    I am sure this warmth and laughter is what drew Michael to notice her.   They were friends for awhile before they even dated.   And then after a few bumps in the road and some growth in who they were, Michael and Jenny decided to tie the knot.    They had a true test in their relationship by being miles away from each other while they were engaged, yet they endured and I believe became better people because of it.   When I first saw her and Michael together – their deep love  and playful delight in one another was so obvious to anyone who saw them, yet you could hang out with them and not feel uncomfortable or like a third wheel.   You can check out their Louisville engagement  photography session and see what I mean.    Did I tell you I love them both?   LOL.. i really don’t know what else to say besides that and …. heeerrrreee’s theeirrrr wedddding!!!  :)   We started off in Jenny’s childhood home in Bloomington, Illinois.   She was surrounded by photos and memories of growing up.   It was sweet and comfortable and warm  — and had some patriotic bunting which Jenny and her siblings just love. LOLJenny’s Dad wanted a few touchups :) 

Jenny – YOU ARE GORGEOUS.  

My favorite moment of the day is when they get to see each other for the first time and consequently the only time in the day where they get to be completely alone for a moment.   These are always so emotional and sweet that I even get teared up.   The tears happened this time before they even saw each other — beautiful moment.  I LOVE THESE NEXT TWO!! 

Hello Hot Wedding Party!!

Did you know that if you go to the zoo with a wedding dress on – you can get in for free???  LOL     yes, we did!   Jenny and Michael rode carousel horses in their Louisville Engagement Session, so I thought we should incorporate it here too!!      Your so cool.  ;)   I told you the grasshoppers would be worth it!!Time to get married!!!!!   Jenny and Michael decided to do all their photos before the ceremony so that they could arrive before the guests and greet them at the reception at Miller Park Pavilion.  We may have raced some in the car :)  Jenny’s sisters had cooked up a little surprise for newly married couple.    Jenny has been known for her costumes… in particular the lion costume and her ‘MOM’ jeans get up.  I think they got her pretty good and then they sang ” Come what may!”   Keep in mind that no one was drinking during the reception…  except for these.   AlE 8 may be responsible for the zaniness you are about to witness.

I have danced with Jenny before and she is pretty much hilarious.   I felt like this reception was a room full of Jenny’s.   They literally all danced like crazy and with so much … um.. expression.   LOL.    SO MUCH FUN!!Michael and Jenny have a signature dance.  Surprisingly, I have seen this a few times and I’ve only been around Michael a few times as well.  It must be a dance they do whenever they are together…haha. 

Jenny’s Dad loves Lady Gaga, when ‘Pokerface’ came on – he stole the dance floor. 

The impromptu bouquet toss and garter throw .. er.. I mean napkin throw.  What a great night!!  Congratulations Jenny and Michael :)   I love you both!!! 

I admire Erica and Cory.   In this past year of their lives together, they committed their lives to Christ.  But it wasn’t just a verbal commitment, they literally changed the way they were living to reflect God in their relationship.   That is something worth noting.   Here is something else, worth noting.. their wedding photos!!!  

We started off the day at the wonderful Looking Glass Salon which is beautiful aesthetics for a wedding day.

Erica and Cory decided to do a first sight, which always allows for some amazing pictures and some time for them to be alone on their special day.    These moments are always my favorite.    Cory was overcome – it was  beautiful.

The bridal party took off from the ceremony to get to Glassworks before the sun went down so that we could get some of these amazing photos on the rooftop.  

Cory and Erica decided to surprise their guests by walking in with the Louisville Cardinal Mascot.   They were pretty excited. 

When they kissed, the kids kind of lost it.  LOL

Then it was their turn to dance, and I almost lost it.  Haha.. these kids pulled out all the stops.

Congratulations Cory and Erica!!!  I so enjoyed getting to be a part of your special day.