Mr. and Mrs. Lacy

Jimmy and Sammy Jo were married at Grace Baptist Church with a reception at The Heartwood in Lexington, KY at the end of June 2019. This wedding was extra special for me because my daughter was one of the flower girls for this wedding (sorry for all the pictures of her cute self that I included in this). My family loves the Lacy’s so much. This big bridal party was a lot of fun. One of my favorite details from this wedding are the floral hoops that the bridesmaids had that were made by Anna Hogan with Covenant Threads.

Vendors:

Photographer: Becky Willard Photography

Ceremony Venue: Grace Baptist Church

Reception Venue: The Heartwood

Dress: David’s Bridal

Suits: Macy’s

Caterer: Natalie’ Catering

Cake: Cakes by Coco

Rings: The Faithful Platform

Stationery: Jessah Marlee Designs

Florals: Covenant Threads

Alterations: Covenant Threads

Hair and Makeup- Jessah Marlee Designs

Hotel: Homes 2 Suites by Hilton Lexington

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford

Patrick and Lindsay got married in May 2019 at Polo Barn at Saxony. They had their rehearsal dinner at Jeff Ruby’s in downtown Lexington. This day was special for many reasons. The biggest reason is because I have been friends with the bride since my freshman year of college, she is one of my best friends so I loved being able to be apart of everything and capture it for her to remember forever. The bridal party was amazing. They were there to help the bride and groom all day with anything they needed and they were so much fun. You can see so much joy on the faces of everyone during this wedding. Some of my favorite details of this day were all the paper products (the programs) and the calligraphy, all done by Lexington Lettering. The biggest thing that set this wedding apart from all my other weddings was the reception. The couple hired the band Zack Attack and they did not disappoint. They are a 90s cover band and everyone was on their feet the whole time. If you look all the way thru you may even see some pictures of me on the dance floor.

Vendors:

VENUE(S): Polo Barn at Saxony- https://polobarnatsaxony.net/

PHOTOGRAPHER: Becky Willard Photography- http://beckywillardphotography.com/ - Second Shooter- Jessica Lynn Hatton Photography

VIDEOGRAPHER: Creative Capture- http://capturethisevent.com/?fbclid=IwAR2vkPwXdC6VSagBy8Gs9gbUP2F5XuNLAsPuyZIM_vqi8nNnVfr_YpkA-94

FLORIST: The Stems Edge- https://www.facebook.com/thestemsedge/

WEDDING PLANNER: Leya Spangler- lspangler16@gmail.com (no website, just email)

CATERER: City BBQ- https://www.citybbq.com/

CAKE/DESSERTS: Sweets by Cindy- https://sweetsbycindyky.com/

RENTALS: Bryants Rent All- http://www.bryantsrentall.net

MUSIC: Zack Attack- https://www.zackattack.com/

TRANSPORTATION: Gold Shield (shuttle after reception)- https://www.goldshieldcars.com/

PAPER PRODUCTS: Lexington Lettering- https://www.lexington-lettering.com/

HAIR: Katie Noel with Bak 4 More- http://bak4morestudio.com/

MAKEUP: Caroline Lee Makeup- https://carolineleemakeup.com/

BRIDE'S ATTIRE: Bride- Dress from Bochic Bridal- https://www.bochicbridalboutique.com/, Bridesmaid Dresses- Davids Bridal https://www.davidsbridal.com/

GROOM'S ATTIRE: Jos A Bank- https://www.josbank.com/

Matthew Voll and Abigail Fromme

Matthew and Abigail were SO FUN at their engagement session, just look thru these pictures and see all the laughs and even funny moments they had. I absolutely loved it and it showed their personalities so much. This was a May engagement session at Keeneland in Lexington, KY. Their wedding is coming up at the end of the summer.

Kelli Lynn Photography Film Intensive

I have been a photographer now full time for over 3 years but I have only ever shot digital (and will continue to do so), but I have always been interested in learning about film photography. I admire film photographers that I know so much and I think film photography is BEAUTIFUL. However, I knew I was going to need some major guidance. When Kelli (of Kelli Lynn Photography) posted about her Film Photography Intensive I decided this was the time to step out of my comfort zone and do something new and a bit scary. There were 6 photographers (including me) and Kelli at the intensive, and oh my word those ladies have been the most encouraging ladies ever. We spent the first few hours of the intensive talking about things involved with film photography and then we spent the second half doing some hands on film shooting. Y’all the shoot Kelli put together was STUNNING. I have listed the vendors below. These images are not perfect and I definitely have A LOT more to learn but after this class with Kelli I am going to try to learn and shoot more film in 2019, wish me luck. I hope you all enjoy this scary but oh so refreshing leap of faith I took last week.

Film Intensive Vendors:

Instructor/ Photographer: @kellilynnphotography 
Florist: @whitecatweddings 
Venue: @warrenwood_manor 
Dress: @clairepettibone 
Shoes: @bellabelleshoes 
Hair and Make-up: @kellimarshallhmua 
Suit: @generationtux 
Furniture Rentals: @bryantsrentall 
Caligrapher: @theletterjcreates 
Cake: @batterandbuttercream 
Bride Model: @m1chellemybelle

Christian Foster and Taeyah Deskins

Christian and Taeyah wanted to do their engagement session in downtown Cincinnati, OH. I had never shot on the Roebling Bride before this session but it has definitely become a favorite location. I had so much fun with these beautiful beautiful and their friends who tagged along. They had an April engagement session with a 2020 wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Saalfeld

Jonathan and Lindsey got married in April 2019 at Southeast Christian Church in their new space Chapel in the Woods in Louisville, KY and their reception was at Garden Court also in Louisville. This was my first time shooting at both places, but I do hope to shoot at them again. They are so beautiful. One of my favorite parts of the day was when we drove on the wedding party bus from the ceremony to the reception when we stopped at hoped out to take a picture at the spot where they had their first date, you can look below to see those pictures. The reception of this wedding had a live band and it was one of the most fun receptions I’ve been to. I hope you all love this wedding as much as I do.

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue- Southeast Christian Church - Chapel in the Woods

Reception Venue- Garden Court

Wedding Planner Day of Coordinators- Beth Hankins & Amie Davis

Dress- La Blanca Bridal Boutique

Tux or SuitSuit- Jims Formal Wear

Florist- Lloyd's Florist

Invitation or paper products- Minted.com

CakeStir- Stir Crazy Cakes

Hair- Laura Conard

Makeup- Sloan Winters

Caterer- Bristol Catering

Officiant- Kurt Sauder

Band/ DJ- Kudmani

Transportation- R&R Limo

Jimmy Lacy and Sammy Jo Schaber

These two are two of the kindest people out there. My husband and I have known Jimmy for many years thru a college ministry (Campus Outreach) that we were all apart of in college and then eventually Austin and Jimmy were both on staff with for several years. We’ve gotten to know Sammy Jo more recently and we are so excited about these two becoming one. Also as a fun addition to their wedding, they asked our sweet Anna to be a flower girl. I am not sure she will actually walk down the isle or take any cute pictures, but it’s such an honor that they care about Anna enough to want her to be apart of their wedding, she loves them.

Mr. and Mrs. McClain

Jared and Catherine were married on March 16, 2019 in Lexington, KY at Hope Presbyterian Church in Lexington, KY with a reception at The Barrel House At Grade Reserve. This wedding had so many sweet and special moments (as all weddings do). I loved the elegance of the long black bridesmaid dresses and the groomsmen suits and the grooms suit having black trim. But what is even more special about this wedding are the small details. Catherine’s dad passed away when she was 8 years old. Catherine wanted her wedding band to be her dads wedding band and I think it’s perfect. The words “I love you” were engraved on his band when Catherine’s parents were married. There are a few pictures of a pearl necklace. Catherine’s dad started the pearl necklace when she was born. He was going to add a new pearl to the necklace every year for her birthday. When he passed away Catherine’s uncle continued the tradition of adding the pearls and surprised Catherine with it the week of the wedding, all these years and she had no idea he was doing that. When she told me all these things I most definitely had tears in my eyes. What sweet sweet things to hold on to from her dad. The last thing that I will always remember from this wedding is the pure emotion from the groom during the ceremony. Jared and Catherine didn't do a first look so when he saw his bride walking down the aisle the water works began and they continued thru the ceremony. It was definitely sweet and felt by all. I hope you all enjoy this sweet day as much as I did.

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue:  Hope Presbyterian Church

Reception Venue: The Barrel House At Grade Reserve

Caterer: Blue Grass Catering

Rings: Faithful Platform

Officiant:  Mark Randle

Photographer: Becky Willard Photography

Band/ DJ: Venue provided last minute 

Cake: Cakes by COCO

Florist: Stems

Hair: Caitlin Conley

Makeup: Kelsey Garrison

Dress: Twirl Boutique. Designer: Justin Alexander

Suit: Custom made suit by Men’s Warehouse

Paper Products: Cartwheels in Chenoweth Square

Decorations: Misc things- Glass vases found at peddlers’ mall, antique stores etc. vases Filled with water and floating candles. Eucalyptus, Peonies, framed pictures of bride and groom as babies. Hanging bistro lights & chandeliers

Other Vendor(s): North Lime Donuts. Airbnb. Darling Sew Shop 

Mr. and Mrs. Gross

I doubt you've ever seen a sunset like the one on May 11, 2018. This wedding is one of my all time favorites. Talon Winery was glowing the day Trey & Chelsae got married and the ceremony was filled with smiling faces. Dating all throughout college, the bride and groom dreamed of this perfect day for years.

Chelsae's glam team went above and beyond to highlight her natural beauty. Twirl Botique in Lexington provided a perfect form fitting gown that sparkled at just the right angles. Makeup was perfected by Jordyn Biery and hair was crafted by Marlee Hughes; note the sweet floral additions to Chelsea's romantic updo!

When choosing their bridal party, Chelsae and Trey decided the more the merrier! 14 bridesmaids, all dressed in pink and blush tones, stood by Chelsae as she said,"I do!!" Trey's men each had a little trinket to give Trey when they met him at the end of the aisle...that means he had 14 different items to shove in his pockets during the ceremony!

The sweetest details of the day were all the photos throughout their time dating. Through the joyful and the hard seasons, Trey & Chelsae held tight to what brought them together in the beginning. Their love for Christ and his grace on their life was evident as they stood at the alter and committed to forever!

Vendors:

Getting Ready/ Ceremony and Reception: Talon Winery

Dress: Twirl Boutique

Makeup: Jordyn Biery

Hair: Jessah Marlee Designs

Florist: Jeanie Gorrell Floral Design

Caterer: Lyles BBQ

Decorations: Bride

Bride and Grooms rings: The Faithful Platform

Jared McClain and Catherine Luvisi

Jared and Catherine have a funny beginning to their story. Catherine stood Jared up the first time they were supposed to hang out & then they ran into each other the next day on accident. They’ve never been apart since. After their first date (or first one that she didn’t stand him up on) Catherine went home and her best friend asked her how it was and she told her she was going to marry him.

“I’m not sure what it was but there was something from the beginning that his presence put me at ease, and I felt so comfortable and at home with him to be completely who I am, and I just knew.” -Catherine

Jared proposed on December 2nd, 2018. It was the most beautiful day In December & they took Catherines dog Patrick on a walk at the Arboretum. Jared had Catherine sit on a bench & he read scripture to her about a husbands promise to his wife and then got down on one knee. Catherines ring is a simple thin gold band with one oval diamond right in the center, it’s from The Faithful Platform. These two got married in March of 2019, so that wedding will be on the blog soon. I hope you all enjoy their sweet session.