Who:

Meredith + Aubert

What:

Wedding

When:

April 5, 2008

Where:

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!

Who:

Jane + Daniel

What:

Wedding

When:

March 15, 2008

Where:

Tallahassee, FL | Woman’s Club Tallahassee

You just met Jane in our last post when we showed off the rockin’ images from her bridal session. Now you’re going to meet her other half, Daniel. Jane + Daniel had an awesome wedding at the Tallahassee Woman’s Club. Here goes.

~ Charles

Meet Daniel.

Another killer bridal portrait of Jane.

This little cutie just kept puttin’ on a show for the camera right before she was about the walk down the aisle.

And this little guy got nervous. I absolutely LOVE this shot of his Dad give him a pep talk.

Jane’s brother performed a song at her wedding. From what I understand, he is part of an outstanding performance group at Florida State that has received national recognition.

The flower girl decided that tossing petals on the ground was a waste. She took it upon herself to distribute flower petals to a variety of guests seated in the sanctuary. We have so many adorable shots of her “tossing” the petals to the audience!

The big walk with mom + dad.

The new Mr & Mrs.

The cool factor for exits goes through the roof when you have every single guest at your wedding getting in on the action! Jane + Daniel stalled in a room for 5 minutes while the coordinators setup this bubble exit on the front steps of the church.

Aren’t they cute?!

The Woman’s Club has these magical windows. Dreamy light.

Check this out…this is the maid of honor & the best man in the background. It just so happens that the maid of honor was Jane’s sister, and the best man was Daniel’s brother!

Throwing a reception in Tallahassee? Greg Tish = Party. It’s just that simple. The man is an amazing DJ. Hire him. He’s booked? Change your date.

Go Jane! Go Jane!

Thanks for inviting us to be a part of your weekend guys!

Who:

Cheryl + John

What:

Wedding

When:

March 8, 2008

Where:

Tallahassee, FL | Golden Eagle Country Club

Cheryl + John put together a beautiful wedding this past March in Tallahassee. We had a great time working with them, and its always a pleasure to shoot a reception out at Golden Eagle. Check it out.

~ Charles

Meet John.

John has been a football coach with Florida State University for the last several years. He was just named as a new coach with University of Georgia. Look for him on the sideline next year. GO DAWGS!

Meet Cheryl.

Check out the centerpieces!

Thanks for a wonderful weekend guys!

Who:

Mandy + James

What:

Wedding

When:

February 16, 2008

Where:

Pensacola, FL | Skopelos

You all met Mandy + James a few weeks ago when we featured their engagement session on the blog. You also got to see Mandy’s bridal session that we photographed over at Steelwood in Loxley, AL. This past February, it was time for the wedding bells here in Pensacola, FL. Check it out.

~ Charles

We started off the morning with a first glance in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Pensacola.

We moved right through the couples formals & into the group shots with bridal party + family. This saves us tons of time after the ceremony, and gets our couples to the reception a lot sooner following the ceremony.

Mandy with her Dad.

The details at Mandy + James’ wedding were dreamy! Mandy wanted a garden feel for the event. With the help of Skopelos and Celebrations, it totally hit the mark!

Custom wedding cakes by the iconic Betty Weber!

Mandy + James opened the reception with their first dance.

An emotional & oh-so-proud Dad looking on.

Local favorites Clark & Company set the tone for the evening.

Lead singer Caroline Norman. I think Meg went to high school with her too.

It just wouldn’t be a wedding without the YMCA…

…and some crazy friends from college. Thanks for “keeping it real” girls!

Local celebrity & car mogul Sandy Sansing danced with Mandy.

Bridesmaid Emily caught the bouquet and was proposed to just days later - so the legend must be true!

This shot says it all…time to go home buddy.

Thanks for including us in your celebration, guys. We hope y’all are enjoying the start of a new life in San Francisco - Meg especially can’t wait to schedule a visit!

Who:

Amanda + Diskin

What:

Wedding

When:

January 19, 2008

Where:

Seaside, FL

Amanda + Diskin tied the knot this past January in Seaside, FL. Here are a few images from their big day.

~ Charles

How cute is this “to do” list?

Meg started her morning with the girls.

…and caught a few details while she was at it.

The boys started their poker game with creamer packets. I think the Sweet & Low was worth a little extra.

As luck would have it, someone actually had a poker set in their car. Diskin pretty much hustled everyone.

When Diskin finished cleaning up at the card table, it was time to get cleaned up.

Amanda + Diskin met up before the ceremony for their first glance.

After a few group shots & formals, it was time to start the show.

The Seaside Chapel.

Shooting the formals before the ceremony allowed Amanda + Diskin to slip right into their getaway car, and head to the reception.

Looking for a snazzy way to make an exit? Check out Paradise Taxi.

Looking for a fantastic way to kick off your reception? Try the dances! We love it!

Gorgeous ambiance provided by candlelight.

Dude. I love this groom’s cake. If I could do it all over again, I would go poker themed on my groom’s cake.

Amanda’s Dad took the stage to sing a song to his little girl.

Amanda + Diskin ended the night in style with a traditional New Orleans second line.

Another stolen moment in the getaway car. Thanks for a great weekend guys!