Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Duys!!

I just got back from an awesome wedding on Cocoa Beach in Florida.  My friend from work, Susie married her sweetie Steve in front of the closest family and friends.  It was a hot wedding (both temperature & because the couple looked FANTASTIC) followed by a reception filled with dancing and laughs.  This is just a quick sneak peek for the newlyweds when they return from their Eastern Caribbean cruise, until I can get a bigger post up.  Congrats you two!

Brandi & T

I was privileged to capture the special moments of Brandi & T's wedding this past weekend in Sparta.  The wedding was beautifully decorated with peacock feathers and colors to match, the bride was stunning her her flowing gown, the groom wore a blissful grin throughout the day, and everyone enjoyed themselves!  The newlyweds are off enjoying as many rib shacks as they can find and *~*hopefully*~* some snow, so I wanted to share a quick preview of their day! Congrats to you both!

Team Nation-Part 2

I can honestly say I have not has as much fun in post production with any pictures as much as I had with these! The reception photos from the Nation's wedding just begged me to crank up my music and sing loudly while going through them.  Now, I am sure most photographers would say it's not conducive to concentrating to have music turned up and be dancing in the chair...but I have pretty much decided that's the only way to do it!
Anywho-I have alluded to the fact that the Nation Wedding Reception was a blast, and the time has come to show off some of the photos.  Keep in mind that the pictures cannot do justice to just how much fun everyone was having!  I will let the do the talking...Enjoy!

Remember me telling you Blake played baseball? These were the cake topper!


The reception started off calmly, with their first dance...


...followed by an emotional dance with Dad...


...followed by a dance with Mom (remember how tall Blake is?!).


The cake seemed to give the Molly a tough time, but Blake was proud of her.


Then Molly returned the love while Blake struggled to get his cake cut.


We learned the way to master catching the bouquet...by swatting it to the floor


The guests then let loose and started to get down!




{photographers LOVE when guests follow them around haming it up for the camera}


As if the dancing wasn't fun enough-2 of the guys from Table 7 (if I recall correctly) took turns singing!




Blake & Molly were exhausted by the end of the night, but it was obvious they fell more in love with each passing minute!

Team Nation-Part 1

 few weeks back, I posted a sneak peek of Molly & Blake's wedding.  As I wind down the post-production process, I couldn't help but feel the need to share more from their fantastic day in Statesboro.  This post consists of the more elegant parts of the day (not that the entire day wasn't elegant).  Check back in a few days for the more...energy-filled...photos :-) Thanks again, Mr. & Mrs. Nation, for having me there to capture the day! Enjoy!!

So, this is the ladie's man of the day...he brought the girls coffee, veils (well, just one), and even searched through the bride's closet for dresses a guest could wear!



Marta, Molly's sister, getting what I found out was her trademark side-pony



No, no...I didn't see Taylor Swift....that's the bride :-)


Molly's dress was classically elegant! Everyone had a hand in making sure nothing was disrupted by putting it on.





Mr. & Mrs. Blake Nation!!


There is something about this photo I just love...


Can everyone get married and then have a sunset golfcourse to take pictures on?!




Believe it or not, it was actually the groomsmen's idea to do the jumping shot...not to shabby for a group of guys!


What a hoot!!

SNEAK PEEK: Team Nation

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of capturing the essence of Blake & Molly's wedding! I have just begun editing them, and must say-I sat here with a smile on my face the entire time I was going through them.  If you remember, Blake is a big time baseball player (see engagement pictures), and from what I understand the running headline for this couple has been Team Nation for a while.  As of Saturday at 5:30, Team Nation was made official with the "I Do's" and a lot of fun!  While I plan to have a bigger post later on to show off all the fine-tuned details Molly put into her big day, I couldn't wait to share a few that jumped out at me just now!
Wedding Party-I am glad everyone has been accounted for and all the cellphone calls have been made
Moms & Dads-You raised two wonderful kids who truly adore each other!
Molly-You were gorgeous, I never saw a black taco (which I now get...I saw a commercial)
Blake-Your smile when Molly walked down the aisle radiates love and adoration

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day! Enjoy the sneak peek :-)


The gorgeous sparkly shoes Molly wore!









We made it to the reception right at sunset---the sky was on fire!



Seeing his bride walk down the aisle!

No Longer Newlyweds!

It's official...my hubbin and I are no longer in the newlywed category.  We celebrated our 1st anniversary on Oct. 18 and jumped on a boat the next day to repeat our honeymoon on a cruise.  With friends in tow, we visited Nassau, Bahamas.  The 5 days went by like lightening, but we are glad to be back home too.  I can't believe it's already been a year! I love him more every day, and cannot wait to spend the next 65+ years (that's how long a couple on the cruise was celebrating) with him.

PS...I am still swaying as if I was on the boat!

For those brides worrying that all sorts of things will go wrong on your wedding day...

Yes, you might forget to iron things before you get dressed...


Yes, the flowergirl may flash everyone coming down the aisle...


Yes, your groomsmen may attempt to pee in a public fountain...


Yes, your toasting glasses might get broken...twice...during the toasts...


But at the end of the day, everything was perfect and you married the love of your life!