It's really hard to believe that it's been 1 week and 1 day since we posted Brigitte's wedding - sorry, we've been a little bad on blogging this month.
This wedding is one of our favorite weddings of the whole year -- it was also the last wedding we shot in 2009. We left for Jamaica the day after this wedding, so it was a wild, but a great way to end 2009.
One of the funniest things was that we saw Mary & Dave in the airport at 6 am the next morning as they were leaving for their honeymoon AND they were on our return flight coming home!
Anyway, Mary & Dave got married at beautiful venue, Whitestone Inn in Kingston, TN. Even though it was barely 20 degrees that day, it was still a great day and a great place to shoot. And, while a 20 degree day could be a challenge, Mary & Dave were total troopers --- and so was their wedding party. Thanks guys!! We had a great time with all of you!!
Ok, lots of pictures to get to. We normally start off with the ladies but I thought we'd switch it up a bit. Here is Dave getting ready, which probably took all of 3 minutes... Guys don't know how easy they have it!
Because the girls on the other hand take a bit longer :)
Mary & Dave had a huge wedding party! This is half of them!
Mary & Dave decided to see each other before the ceremony, which was great for us because we had plenty of light to work with (it get's dark at about 5:30 for anyone planning a wedding after Daylight Saving Time ends). Here is their first look.
What do you do with 20 young, energetic people?
Love this kind of groomsmen shot :)
If you haven't seen them, check out Mary & Dave's engagement photos, it was definitely one of our favorite sessions of the year. Love her super-happy, content, look in the one below.
The bridesmaids were freezing at this point!
It was great when it came time to do Mary & Dave by themselves because we had a good 45 mins planned into the schedule. It was awesome because we actually had time to go down to this spot and best of all they weren't thinking about wanting to be at the reception. That's another reason it's sometimes good to see each other -- so you can enjoy this little time together and focus on each other, not wonder if everyone is waiting for you... So Dan spotted this great location---he always find THE BEST places! I have THE BEST husband!
Gosh I love their looks! Look at Mary's face on the left!
super cute...ok I'll stop talking...
l just think Dave's face is hysterical in this one, especially since we didn't tell him to make that face or anything.
This is the girls' praying before the ceremony -- the hands are Mary & her mom.
This is that special moment when they opened the doors to the sanctuary and she sees Dave and you can see the water in her eyes -- aaaah!
The groomsmen did this during the reception:
First dance...
...followed by a very well executed performance by Mary & the bridesmaids. Mary started off lip-syncing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" and then the BMs followed in --- it looked totally professional, may already be a YouTube hit and I don't even know it!
Dave's groom's cake. As you may have been able to see from his wrapped car, Dave is obsessed with hot rods.
Mary's sister Pua was hilarious! She was leading the party the whole day.
Cute.
Mary & Dave had our favorite DJ - his name is Jim Ogle, you can find him here.
The End! Congrats Mary & Dave! Thanks so much for having us!! xo
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For us, as it is for many people, January is a time for renewal. The weddings season is winding down for the winter and we get a chance to slow down the pace a bit, recuperate, plan, and most importantly reflect.
Lately I've been thinking a lot about the camera's ability to capture emotion in a way that no other medium can. The camera has the power to freeze time and emotion, no matter how fleeting. And sometimes the viewer is able to feel something too. That's what first attracted me to the art of photography and is what continues to inspire the work we do today. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity, to witness insanely beautiful and personal moments.
It was a special honor to get to work with this next couple, Brigitte and Travis. Their story is one of a couple that knows the value every moment together. When we first met with Brigitte and her mom Jill, they said this wedding would also be a celebration of Brigitte's survival. Not only are both Brigitte and Travis in the Marines, but Brigitte is also a recent cancer survivor - emphasis on survivor because in addition to being one of the nicest, most full-of-life people you'll ever meet, Brigitte is definitely one tough marine!
I just can't say enough what an honor it was to work with Brigitte and Travis. And their families were also so wonderful and it was such a beautiful celebration. To me, this is what photography is truly made for, capturing the beautiful moments people share.
So, here are a few of those moments! Enjoy!
That's Brigitte's sister and mom helping with the dress.
My fav of the day!! I can feel their emotions here!
Isn't she gorgeous?!
Travis
Another favorite.
You could tell they always love to laugh.
Just before her dad walked her down the aisle.
First Dance
Father/Daughter dance
Another father-daughter dance :)
This was just too cute.
The End! Thanks Brigitte & Travis -- We wish you guys all the best!!
Michelle says:
Awesome post! This is one of the most emotional times of your life as a couple and you guys succeed in showing us that in every photo you share. Beautiful couple!
Clary says:
So much emotion in these pictures...I just love them!!
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This magical scene is just one of many belonging to Megan and Roan on their beautiful wedding day. Eight or so years ago I would have never imagined that I would one day be photographing Megan Yates' wedding or have the ability to take such a photo in the first place. Megan was probably around 14 years old when we first met and I was photographing her big sister Amanda's track team, dreaming about owning my own business and being a 'real' photographer. It's so crazy and amazing how some dreams really do come true :)
If you've been following us for a while you might remember Megan & Roan's engagement photos, which I believe were the first of many engagement sessions done at our farm. OR, Megan is one of four sisters, we did Amanda's wedding in 2008.
Megan & Roan's wedding took place in Newland, NC and here are just a few of our favorite images!
Getting ready. If I had to say my number one favorite thing about this wedding it would be Megan's hair!! Megan is a hairstylist and so of course her hair had to be phenomenal! It was crazy, awesome, beautiful and totally Megan
Just love that little girl in the hallway :) Fun, sassy shoes too!
Amanda & Megan
Love that hair and I'd die for her skin -- we did zero retouching!
The four sisters and their beautiful momma. I always say they're the sassiest girls I know!! And hilarious too! Alyssa (the youngest) was especially sassy that day ;)
They are sisters and best friends...
I really had to restrain myself from just photographing the hair.
Mmmmm, fun!
Roan!! Man oh man their kids are going to have gorgeous eyes!!
Getting ready to walk down the aisle.
A very sweet ceremony
Megan & Roan were following us after the ceremony to the reception, where we planned on taking the shots if just the two of them. On the way over, Dan happened to glance over and see this GEM of a spot (he always finds the best places!!) We just had to pull over!
So sweet!
This is what they were following us in and this is where we pulled over. The pretty place was on the other side....I'm sure they were like, well, ok... we trust them.
First Dance -- I'm loving Roan's sweet face!!
And a fun reception mix!! The end!! Congrats guys, we love you!!
Becky Eller says:
WHAT BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!! YOU CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF LOVE IN YOUR WORK.
Susan Johnson says:
Natalie...these photographs are pieces of art!!! Beautiful...
Susan Johnson says:
I'm also the mother of the little girl in the hallway :)
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These are all absolutely FABULOUS!! I'm slightly biased because I love everyone in the pictures... but still... we hired the BEST photographers! :)
this is one of my favorite wedding shots! i love the night ones and the reception ones!
Love the bubbles!