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Brittney and Eric’s Fasig-Tipton Wedding

SS&G — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:12:48 +0000

Brittney and Eric were married at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Although the skies threatened us with rain, the day was beautiful and the sun set over the rolling hills with a warm glow in the sky. The day was filled with tons of fun. After the ceremony, the wedding party took a drive downtown for a quick toast at the Big Blue Martini and a few pics in Triangle Park. The reception kicked off with Brittney and Eric receiving Broncos vs Chargers tickets! That was a huge hit! Their decor was stunning and their cake was of course fabulous as ever (by the one and only Brenda of the Sugar Forrest).

There were so many little touches that made their day special. Instead of signing a guest book, the guests signed a pair of Ski’s that will be displayed in their home. In lieu of favors, the couple made a donation to the Wounded Warriors and Livestrong Foundations and had the always cool Livestrong bracelets and support our troops magnets as their favors!

We always have a blast with our couples and I know I always say that each of them are my favorites because they truly are. Brittney and Eric, thank you for allowing us to capture your wedding day memories! We wish you all the best that life has to offer!

Ty & Ellen’s Wedding

SS&G — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:02:31 +0000

Ty and Ellen (Moranville) Walters were married on September 19, 2009 in Lexington at St. Peter Church. The ceremony was beautifully conducted by Ellen’s Priest and Ty’s grandfather which added even more sentiment. Ty and Ellen chose to meet each other before the ceremony in a private corner of Transy’s Chapel. We then migrated to Gratz Park for more pics of the wedding party and the couple. A beautiful reception was hosted by Castle Hill Winery in Versailles with AMAZING catering by DaRae’s.

All in all was an absolutely stunning day, beautiful blue skies and tons of fun. We were honored to be a part of it. Thanks Ellen and Ty for inviting us to be a part of your special day.

Cake: Sugar Forrest
Catering : DaRae and Friends
Reception : Castle Hill Winery – Versailles
Flowers: Ivory Rose Florist (Beth Sampson)
Ceremony: St. Peter Church
Limo Service : Gold Shield

Ellen & Ty’s amazing Wedding

SS&G — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:58:13 +0000

Ellen and Ty’s awesome wedding images are coming SOON!!! Keep checking back for more details this weekend! Until then here are a few images to tease you

Ellen had these gorgeous silver charms attached to her bouquet. I thought it was a very sweet and sentimental touch.

Ellen looked absolutely stunning. I am sure Ty was blown away when they saw each other for the first time in the Transy Chapel. Flowers were by the fabulous Beth of Ivory Rose.

Possibly my favorite groom pic EVER!!! Ty definitely rocks the aviators. So much so I think they are a part of his persona! LOVE these!

Ellen and Ty were married in a very personal ceremony conducted by Ellen’s priest and Ty’s grandfather (who is a minister). They left the church in a flurry of bubbles (which were the best bubbles we have seen all year! Note to brides: get the bubbles in the skinny tubes like Ellen did… they rock!).

Cake was by the fabulous Brenda at the Sugar Forrest. I mean really… has Brenda EVER made a bad cake… NO! Brenda rocks, this cake is amazing… enough said.

The reception was at Castle Hill Winery in Versailles. I was in awe… the light was that perfect few minutes before sunset and on multiple occasions I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. Yes… I am a sap. It happens. That is why I shoot weddings… because I love every minute of the long wedding days!

I truly thought the bridesmaids might knock each other out trying to catch the bouquet!! Ellen’s expression says it ALL!

James and Randa’s Asbury Wedding

SS&G — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:20:26 +0000

So I made it mostly through proofing James and Randa’s images before I completely lost it. That is a side effect of being so close to your clients… although you give them a gift of photography, they are forever emblazoned in your heart. I enjoy all of my clients. I have fun with all of my clients. I say goodbye to many of my clients knowing that it may be a long time before we see each other again as they move on with their lives, out of state, to bigger and better things. But every now and then a client wanders into is divinely placed in your life. You know that they are there for a reason and you feel lucky and blessed by their friendship. James and Randa are one of those. Those people who leave a footprint on your heart and you know you will never be the same.

I watched as their wedding ceremony was as much about worship as it was about them. It was as much about friends and family as it was about them. These two are the single most selfless people I have known in a very long time and in proofing their photos, in seeing the love and light inside them, they make me want to be a better person.

I am sure they never set out on their journey to plan a wedding thinking “I think we’ll go change some lives today” but … for such a time as this… we were given the privilege of spending their wedding day with them. We were the lucky ones.

Congratulations James and Randa. I know that God has a truly “beautiful ending” for each of you.

Brenda of Sugar Forest Cakes ROCKS!

SS&G — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:04:07 +0000

I know that many of you are privy to the story of our daughter Kyleigh and her incredible journey to become healthy. This Sunday we had her second birthday celebration which included and amazing cake from Brenda at the Sugar Forest. I cannot tell you what a joy it is to work with Brenda. She truly is not only an artist but a truly amazing person. I always feel confident in recommending her to our clients. I would eat a Brenda cake at every wedding I ever shot and I would be totally happy about it!

Kyleigh’s cake was an amazing three tiered masterpiece with white cake and raspberry filling. This cake is by far the best cake I have ever eaten in my life! Everyone who attended the party agreed that we give Brenda and the Sugar Forest two thumbs up!!!

So… to all my brides and grooms… CALL BRENDA! She totally rocks!

Phone: 859-881-0887

Email: brenda@sugarforest.com

Ryan & Danelle’s Wedding Photographs (Central Christian and Talon Winery)

SS&G — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:18:41 +0000

Ryan and Danelle were married on January 12, 2008 at Central Christian Church in downtown Lexington. Their fabulous reception followed at Talon Winery off Tates Creek Road. It was a total blast. I think that Ryan and Danelle definitely will hold the record for largest wedding party for a while to come … all told there were 24 member of the bridal party!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY COW!! It was so fun getting try to new things. We had hoped for snow alas we were on the opposite end of the spectrum.. I believe it was close to 60 degrees… I guess if there was no snow then our second choice was a GORGEOUS blue sky and a nice sunny day!! I don’t know that I can choose one thing about their wedding day that was my favorite! They had a KILLER cake done by Sugar Forest , gorgeous flowers by Ivory Rose, awesome food by Sam Sears and the crew at South Van Catering, the coolest Dodge Charger limo EVER by Celebrity and Boss Limos and of course one of our favorite locations Talon Winery!

We have spent the past few months getting to know Ryan and Nelle and they truly are two amazingly fun people!! Ryan happens to be a Neurologist at UK so unfortunately we get to see him a lot more than we had hoped but that is fine by us… he brings us chocolate so its all good! Ryan and Danelle- we wish you two all the best in life. We hope that this is just the beginning of a long, amazing and happy life together!