Check back this weekend! Until then here’s a sneak peek!! ~ I have to add… Mackenzie had the COOLEST bouquet… her simple rose bouquet was spruced up with tiny jewels courtesy Magnolia Floral Design in Lexington. In every single photo it seemed that her bouquet just sparkled in the sunlight. There were many more cool floral aspects to the wedding but you will have to check back later to see those. I was totally impressed!!! We also know that I am a TOTAL sucker for a crisp clean uniform (I am an equal opportunity… Marine, Air Force, Army, Navy, take your pick!) so to get to photograph Kenzie’s dad walking her down in the aisle in his uniform made me smile (and cry… of course)! Colonel Adams even brought out the SWORD!!! (see last pic!) Congrats Mackenzie and Chris!
Mark and Alex were married at Central Christian Church in Lexington. Their reception followed at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and encompassed all of the main ballrooms. It was truly a Cinderella story event. Every now and then you get a couple who come along and touch your life, Alex happens to be one of those brides for me. Over the course of the past year I have had the privilege of getting to know her and it was my honor to share in her and Mark’s wedding day.
For Mark and Alex their family is their #1 priority and it shows. There were SO many special touches everywhere you turned I was in tears many times. I think my favorite was that her bouquet was created by a family friend and each piece had a story. The long dangling pieces of greenery are actually cut from the cherry tree that was given to her by her aunt when she was born. How cool is THAT?
Instead of bouquets, her bridesmaids carried hurricane lanterns for their candlelight ceremony which created a surreal glow at the altar. I think with the number of bridesmaids that they could have turned out the lights completely and had enough light to light the room… LOL. In all seriousness… it was big fun and we count it our privilege to have been a part of their rehearsal and wedding days!
Congratulations Mark and Alex and best wishes on a beautiful life together!
But here’s a sneak peek until then! Check back this weekend
And this one I thought was hilarious. This is a text that Alex got from her brother on her wedding day… I literally LOL… look at her response………………………….. HAH!
Kimberlee and Denver were married and the gorgeous Talon Winery out Tates Creek road in Lexington. A stormy day gave way to a blue sky littered with leftover gray puffy clouds and the coolest Friday evening wedding that I have ever had the privilege of enjoying in the vineyard. It was an emotional day from the first moment when Kimberlee’s step-dad saw her for the first time to her walk through the vineyard down the aisle to the the first dance, I could barely hold back the tears. Maybe its knowing all I do about this beautiful couple and having had a year getting to know them but I was honored to get to be a part of their wedding day. If I had to give this wedding a superlative award they would get the “BEST Groom Bride, Groom and Dad crying Down the Aisle” Award!
The day could not have been more perfect, from the beautiful weather (eventually) to the gorgeous flower (from Carol Lynn Originals), to the Gorgeous Dress (I mean does she look FIERCE or what?), to the amazing cake which mirrored the design of her dress to a rockin’ party hosted by the DJ of Complete Music, the night was PERFECTLY complete!
I also have to take a minute and say, I don’t think that before or since I have EVER taken as many “couple” photos as I did of these two. They are just SO good together. I mean like ridiculously amazingly good! Some couples I have to coach or ask them to kiss or push to get what I need but these two… they have a have this connection that transcends me and I was MORE than happy to sit back and just allow that to surpass me.
Kimberlee and DJ… Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding. It truly was a gorgeous affair. We wish you many years of happiness, wealth and love! (PS… don’t loose any TOES out there in MONTANA!)
Melissa and Bill were married at Kingsway Assembly of God. Their reception followed at the Marriott Griffin Gate resort. It was a scorcher of a Saturday with the bright blue skies about and the true Kentucky humidity bearing down. Of course, it didn’t surprise us at all that this entire wedding party was un-deterred by the heat and humidity! We were able to stop at Keeneland on the way from the ceremony to the Marriott for a private couple session and wow! I am truly stunned! I am PROUD to say that these are some of the most beautiful images I have ever SEEN let alone produced! Of course, it always helps when you have good subjects!
The wedding colors were blue and purple which were GORGEOUSLY accented throughout the flowers and decor at the reception. The heat gave way to a PERFECT sunset which we were lucky enough to catch as we strolled along the golf course for a few last shots of the evening.
Bill and Melissa… we wish you all the best in your new life together!
Melissa and Bill- your wedding images are on their way (check back later this evening or tomorrow morning for the full galleries and be watching your email for updates!)
But first I must reflect on HOW FUN their day was! Bill (the groom) has a twin brother- and as much as they don’t look alike THEY DO!!! Thank goodness they had on different colored ties! (I might have been in trouble otherwise!) But this entire wedding party was a stitch. If I gave a superlative to this wedding it would be “MOST OUTRAGEOUSLY FUN WEDDING PARTY!” ….
So as you can see above. they took their duties as wedding attendants seriously. I am pretty sure that Bill and his brother BOTH jumped higer than they are tall! Troy and I have laughed at this pic 100 times! Now its time for you to laugh with us!
twins jumping together
See what I mean? Do they rock or what?
And yes Melissa had a STUNNING wedding ring…
A stunning image of Melissa in the church just before the ceremony.
Can I just say that Melissa’s eyes were literally SPARKLING as she walked down that aisle? I was so glad I could catch “the look”. Do you see it?
I am finishing up proofing on Melissa & Bill’s wedding this weekend and just couldn’t get over the unique facial expressions of everyone in this wedding. Facial expressions and letting loose and having a good time make for the best photos. So what do I do to take a break from intense proofing? Why I put together a little filmstrip showing some of the interesting faces we captured of Melissa the day of her wedding. This is what makes the day so much fun for us as photographers. We get to play around and have fun with the couple.
Thank you Melissa & Bill for being so much fun on your wedding day. We love the unique facial expressions you shared with us. Thank you!
Of course Bill and I had some fun as well playing around with some punching gloves before the wedding…
Bill’s twin also had some mean faces that day. You can tell as kids they had too much fun as twins.
And of course what would a wedding be without me using my clothing as a means to white balance.
Once again thanks guys for having so much fun. We love wedding couples that can loosen up and have fun with us!! PS… Melissa and Bill… your wedding pics are on their way… start counting down!
Brandi and Dave had their Lexington Reception at Arts Place in downtown Lexington. We met up with them at the Hyatt as they started to get ready. We made our way from the Hyatt to Arts Place on foot and meandered through downtown to get some cool shots. We managed to stop off at Triangle Park and get a few there as well. The night ended as Brandi and Dave rode off into the night on their horse drawn carriage.
Brandi and Dave were married on the beach of Sandals Negril in Jamaica. It was a truly stunning sunset with the reception lasting late into the darkness. Everything was gorgeous! Brandi and Dave’s table, was adorned with an amazing arrangement of flowers in shades of pinks and oranges. We were invited along to share in their special day and our only regret is that we couldn’t stay in Negril forever!
Not only did we get to experience a fabulous beachfront, sunset wedding with their 4 course reception dinner following (also on the beach… VERY COOL) but we also got to party with them at their reception here in Lexington, once they arrived home! Being able to spend a bit of time with both Brandi and Dave’s families we know that each of them are very blessed to have their amazing families!
Congratulations Brandi and Dave. It was our privilege to join you on your fabulous destination wedding. We wish many years of happiness, health and prosperity!
Brandi and Dave’s wedding images are coming soon (check back tomorrow!!!) until then… here is a sneak peek:
Sunset on the beach in Negril, Jamaica… the most stunning sunset I have ever witnessed! I very much look forward to going back to Jamaica when we have more time!!
Brandi and Dave’s first dance as the sun set on Sandals Negril.
A sunset stroll on the beach after their wedding ceremony. You could tell that these were definitely in paradise!
My favorite images from their beachfront wedding!
Thanks Brandi and Dave for allowing us to photograph your wedding day (and reception here in Lexington!). It was quite the adventure for our first time in Jamaica! Can’t wait for you guys to see the rest!
I was totally impressed!!! We also know that I am a TOTAL sucker for a crisp clean uniform (I am an equal opportunity… Marine, Air Force, Army, Navy, take your pick!) so to get to photograph Kenzie’s dad walking her down in the aisle in his uniform made me smile (and cry… of course)! Colonel Adams even brought out the SWORD!!! (see last pic!) Congrats Mackenzie and Chris!
