May 2008
Monthly Archive
Fri 30 May 2008
Kelly + Robert
Wedding
April 19, 2008
Ocean Springs, MS
We made our first visit to Ocean Springs, Mississippi last month for Kelly + Robert’s wedding. For those of you who don’t know, Ocean Springs is right next to Biloxi (typically associated with gambling). Well, I guess you could say it was our ‘lucky day’ because this wedding was adorable! (careful - the puns could go on & on!)
And because Meg was on a roll when pulling and creating these collages/storyboards/groupings last week - she made yest ANOTHER 100:1 series! But don’t get used to it - she’s cut off for a little while - it’s busy season, you know - I need her focusing on other stuff for the next few weeks- so enjoy the last 100:1 for the next little bit, anyway!
~ Charles
When you pull up to a quaint little church built in 1892 with a 1956 classic Bentley parked out front, you know it’s going to be a good day! 
Rob + the boys:
Kelly + the girls:
We do:
We only had time for a few quick newlywed portraits in the chapel…
… before these two had to be rushed off to their backyard reception:
Let the details begin!
Everywhere you looked, lanterns dotted the reception - around the perimeter, lighting pathways, over the cake table, even suspended over the dance floor!
The place cards were arranged on a custom door system that Kelly’s dad built for her! Too cute. Next up…oyster shooters!
The newlyweds made their grand enterance from the second floor overlooking their many fans guests anxiously awaiting their arrival in the courtyard below:
Toasts + dancing:
Thanks to the newlyweds for having us - when Kelly contacted us a full TWO YEARS prior to the big day - we were flattered and a little shocked that someone wanted to have us there so badly that they would retain our services before any of the rest of their big day details had even been hammered out! But we are so glad that y’all did and are really thankful that we were given the opportunity to capture such an awesome time in your lives. Now that the big day has passed, you don’t need to be strangers, okay? We’d love to photograph the next chapter in your lives - and we won’t require a two year notice either! Besides , I’m pretty sure y’all will only get nine months when that time comes! ;)
Tue 27 May 2008
Thu 22 May 2008
Meredith + Aubert
Wedding
April 5, 2008
Meridian, MS
When Meg sat down to pull the images for this blog post, she tells me ‘I fell in love with this wedding all over again’ - and we think you just might, too. Introducing our newest 100:1 blog feature - the wedding of Meredith + Aubert. Y’all just met these guys in our last entry where we introduced their “southern elegance” rehearsal dinner. The wedding day was equally as charming! Take a peek…
~ Charles
Meg started the morning with the Meredith doing her final touches during preparation…
…and then we rolled right into a ‘first sight’ on the front porch of her parent’s home. (As always, taking a little bit of time to see each other BEFORE the ceremony opens up all kinds of doors for a speedy transition to your reception following the ceremony. It’s not for everybody, but the couples who choose to go this route always tell us this was one of the best parts of their day!)
I’m fond of this sweet exchange between sisters as Meredith prepares to see her soon-to-be-husband for the first time on their wedding day…
Aubert beaming at his beautiful bride:
Aubert surprised Meredith with a stunning wedding band:
The Bling:
The first sight gave us the opportunity to take a few simple but lovely couple ‘formals’ prior to the ceremony…
A classic Rolls-Royce is always an excellent choice.
Meredith + Aubert’s church was the most charming little downtown southern church you’ve ever seen! We worked with both the girls & the guys right on the front steps.
Going to the chapel…
OK — this was too much! The little guys were “escorted” up and down the aisles of the church in a little red wagon and the flowergirls followed behind ringing little bells!
Gorgeous floral arrangements filled the reception - here are just a few details:
The dances:
The ice cream bar was a surprise for the groom that was rolled in following the cake cutting!
The reception was held in the downstairs area of a lovely performing arts center… which meant that somewhere in the building there would be a theatre. With the newlyweds in tow, Meg and I set out to find it. The results from our ten minute excursion were pretty fantastic:
Their guests were treated to one of the best, most entertaining bands I have ever heard to date - Meg and I were talking about them for days. The lead singer did a mean Michael Jackson impersonation towards the end of the evening - he even had the moves down!
A rose petal goodbye:
And there you have it - one hundred images highlighting one fantastic southern wedding!
Wed 14 May 2008
Meredith + Aubert
Rehearsal Dinner
April 4, 2008
Meridian, MS
Meredith + Aubert tied the knot this past April over in Meridian, MS. Meridian is a charming little southern town with all sorts of heritage & history! The day before the wedding, we photographed an amazing backyard rehearsal dinner at the home of Aubert’s parents. Here are a few images from the evening.
~ Charles
The guests were greeted by a live 3 piece band…including a live saxaphone! What a great way to set the mood. Earlier in the day, a string of tornados has busted up the downtown area…fortunately, the power came back on right before the event started!
The catering was simply astounding…exquisite attention to detail, superb food…it was amazing!
The toasts were hilarious, emotional, and everything in between! One family member had written a custom song to the tune of “I want to be a rockstar”, and switched it up to read “I want to be a senator”. It was hysterically funny!
Sun 11 May 2008
Jessica + John ...Ashton too!
Portrait Session
April 3, 2008
Pensacola, FL
If you don’t know Jessica + John, and their adorable baby Ashton by now, then you’ve just been hiding under a rock! We love this family to death! They stopped by the studio for a quick afternoon shoot on their way through Pensacola to Tallahassee. Here are a few images from the session.
~ Charles
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