Lindsey & Ben: Frankfort Wedding

This wasn't just ANY wedding; but a friend's wedding.  Talk about extra pressure!!  Lindsey came to me last summer asking for info about my weddings.  Shortly after we met I found out I was pregnant and my due date was super close to her wedding day!  She hadn't made up her mind about a photographer yet, but I sadly told her if she had wanted me to photograph her wedding I wouldn't be able to.  Nine days after her wedding date I had my little boy; so I can't image trying to twist and contort my Buddha belly body to snag an awesome shot!  So how did I get her wedding pictures???  Well the wedding date was changed...so I was able to do it after all! 

Lindsey has such spunk and an excessive amount of energy that it is contagious!!  On her wedding day she was as cool, calm, collected, and down to Earth as I've ever seen her.  What a day and what a great time I had with the formals.  Since Lindsey was a friend, many of the bridesmaids were friends as well, which made for a more relaxed environment to snag some awesome shots.  Here are some of my favs...

Holly Jo & Michael's Wedding: Christ the King & Keeneland

One word sums up this couple's wedding: TEAMWORK. 

Both business professionals took their wedding planning on full steam ahead with the same meticulous, thorough planning they do with their work projects.  I'd like to think of it as a divide and conquer mentality.  I do believe Michael was more involved in wedding planning than any other groom I've met!  As for the meticulous planning, you should have seen the spread sheet complete with timeline, details and side notes Holly Jo compiled for the days leading up to and the day of their wedding!  This couple may be every wedding photographer's dream!  I hardly had to make any adjustments to their photography time line.  But not only have they put such careful thought into making sure this day got off without a hitch (well, except these two getting hitched!) they were waaaay flexible! 

The church had a same day function prior to their scheduled nuptials - which went beyond schedule.  Not a single formal photo was taken prior to the wedding, which means ALL were put on hold until after the ceremony.  I must say, Holly Jo and Michael kept their cool!  We had to revisit the drawing board in regards to the photography schedule, we had a Plan A and Plan B if you will...moving certain poses here or there, doing without some poses all together and holding off on some poses until the reception site because there just wouldn't be enough time. 

All in all you have to take a step back and realize what is the most important event of the day.  The I DO.  Did it happen?  You betcha!  Yes, your wedding ceremony is oh-so-very-important, but as a veteran (of 4 years...haha!) I really cannot remember every single wedding detail I had planned months prior to our big day.  We have four years under our belt, two children under our wings....and our dream home we are searching for.  The big day becomes a sweet memory, but just imagine how many more memories Holly Jo and Michael will make in the years to come!

So here's to Holly Jo and Michael!  May you keep your dear friends and family close to you for support and you will be able to survive anything that comes your way! 

I'd like to give a shout out to my 2nd and 3rd photographers - Jaye Baesler and Dwayne Lloyd!  Dwayne has been in photography waaaay longer than I have, but he just started the business end of it and wanted some experience with weddings, so he tagged along.  I am thrilled to have another photographer to call upon!  Dwayne has been taking care of some of my customers while I'm on extended maternity leave, sabbatical....whatever you want to call it!  Hop on over to his site and check him out!  He's on facebook as well.

Dwayne snapped this one!

Kudos to Dwayne!

Wish I could take credit for this one, too!

With 2nd and 3rd photographers you have the luxury of a photographer to document all the details at the reception before guests start arriving. 

HUGE props to Dwayne for spying the sofas and carefully positioning them infront of the tunnel at Keeneland.  I think I'll keep Dwayne around!  ;)

Friends or family of the bride or groom?  Ask them for the password to see all the images from their big day.  Here's the quick link for you! 

Izzy & Justin: Lexington Wedding

I was totally floored when Izzy (an old neighbor and childhood friend) asked me to photograph her special day!  In complete amazement I reminded her and her parents they didn't have to use me just because they knew me...but they also liked my work (and my price I'm sure) :) 

I've always thought if you're going to have a wedding - then make it memorable.  And that's EXACTLY what they did!  And from what I heard, Izzy got exactly what she wanted...that's what meticulous planning  and the help of friends will get you.  :)  Well...I'm sure the 2, 10 foot screens which projected the UK game weren't part of her ideal wedding, but she was willing enough to share her big day with the NCAA championship game. 

The bridal party (or should I say crowd...you'll see what I mean when take a peek at the images) arrived in a stretch Hummer from Thoroughbred Limo and the driver had to make a few trips since the party was so large.  The ceremony took place at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church .  After the ceremony everyone piled into the 'party bus' from Thoroughbred Limo to ride in style to their dream reception at the Hilton.

As you browse through the images, if you find something or a vendor you're interested in, here is the complete list:

Ivory Rose Floral *I can give a personal testimony about this florist; she did our wedding and was phenomenal to work with - she really tries to get you the most bang for you buck!  I highly recommend her to any bride to be. 

Bride's hair & make up: Jennifer Murray from Regis

Bride's wedding gown: Ruth's Bridal

Cake: Confused Confections

DJ: Bluegrass Beat * AJ was awesome to work with!  A laid back DJ who kept me (the photographer) in mind as the reception progressed - we discussed how the bouquet toss was gonna go down and the whole evening went smoothly!

Enough of the jabbering...here's what you've been waiting for!  To view the complete collection, check out my 'Proofs' page.  Have your password handy.  Forgot?  Misplaced?  Contact the bride and groom for a reminder. 

The first look.

The elevator...you had to be there.  :)

Thanks to my 2nd shooter, Laura, for snagging this sweet pic!

You know who's in charge on her special day.  ;)