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!

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.

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!)

Without further Ado… Kimberlee and Denver:

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?

We were able to stop at Keeneland on the commute from the ceremony (Kings Way Assembly of God in Versailles) to the reception Marriott Griffin Gate.  I was SO glad we did because we got some SUPER shots!

And yes the smashing of the cake still LIVES at Melissa and Bill’s wedding!  I just KNEW when they donned the pastel napkins that it was ALL over!

wedding rings in the sand

Inspired by Brandi and Dave’s Jamaican Wedding- rings in the sand… well the sand TRAP!  LOL

Amazingly cool rings!  Of course I can say that because Annette’s engagement rings is STRIKINGLY similar to mine!  We have good taste!  What can I say?

Thank Goodness for groomsmen with flair! 

The gorgeous Carrick House!

And a CARRIAGE!!!  How romantic??!!!

So maybe I do have to say a word or two.  I simply HAD to include this pic on the first round… I have never seen a wedding that was more filled with laughter than this wedding.  This photo pretty much sums up what it feels like to watch Annette and Tom together… magical!

The night culminated with the cake cutting, toasts, and tear filled dances.  The sun set on their day, yet the party was just beginning as the guests, family and friends partied late into the night.  The limo arrived near midnight and the couple made their exit through a canopy of fireworks.  A fitting end to a beautifully orchestrated and simply stunning wedding day.  Definitely a one of a kind “Happily Ever After”.  Our Kudos to Sam Sears of South Van Catering and Michelle Landers of Bridal Potpourri for perfectly planned event!

Congratulations Ashley and David!!!  We wish you a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter!!  Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your amazing day!

Without further ado:  The wedding of Ashley and David Meister

The day culminated in a tearful slideshow of the couple’s childhoos, followed by a yummy dinner, dancings and by far the best cake smashing I have EVER seen!  These two win the award for cake smashing!!

Congrats Sandy and Brandon!  It was our privilege to be a part of your big day and we wish you all the best!