Who:

Dorain + Matt

What:

Wedding

When:

January 5, 2008

Where:

Chez Pierre | Tallahassee, FL

I’m happy to be welcoming Dorian + Matt back to the blog - you might remember seeing their Tallahassee engagement session up here not too long ago. I met with these two last night to discuss their wedding album and I am happy to report that marriage is agreeing with them!

But enough talk - let’s share some images.

Dorian with her mom:

Matt with his dad:

Matt’s long walk to see his bride:

Dorian, escorted by her bridesmaids, heading to see Matt for the first time:

First sight:

From the first sight, we rolled right into a few ‘formals’ with the couple - it’s such a nice sequence of events, to get to work off of their energy and emotion from the first sight:

Now, of course, that can lead to some unexpected ‘moments’ as well

This started out as ‘for fun’ - but they actually rocked the serious side too:

Leaving to head off to the church - one last kiss before they were hitched:

Meg wanted me to share this because she says ‘it makes me smile’ - this is Dorian’s dad, a funny guy:

Funny vows:

It had been a while since Meg + I had been to Chez Pierre (we went regularly when we lived in Tallahassee - we actually had our own rehearsal dinner upstairs) - so who knows how long it has been looking this good - but I was blown away by the way they’ve built up the exterior and really made it into a top notch reception area with a big outdoor bar and giant deck. See for yourself:

Cocktail hour surrounded the outdoor buffet:

Most of the events were outside under the stars - including dancing on the deck:

The sounds of Crooked Shooz filled the air - our favorite Tallahassee band:

Later that evening, Matt took the drums:

(and the ladies went wild - LOL) < -- I'm teasing, his mom is seen here in the middle - she is, perhaps, his biggest fan:

Then Dorian grabbed a tambourine - we’re half way towards the next Patridge Family:

Everyone loves a sparkler exit:

Bon Jour, Y’all!

~ Charles

Who:

Kristin + Jason

What:

Wedding

When:

December 31, 2007

Where:

MySpayce | Pensacola, FL

You met Kristin + Jason just a few weeks ago when we shared Jason’s surprise engagement session. This past December 31, Kristin + Jason tied the knot at Old Christ Church, and followed it up with a New Year’s Eve reception! We had a great time partying with them & working our way through the countdown! Here are a few images from the day.

~ Charles

We wanted to start this post off with a bang. Har har. Our blog has officially been upgraded to PG-13. (Ya know, originally I just assumed Meg set this shot up - but she informed me it was indeed a found moment and she actually did a double take when she first spotted it!)

Bridal shoes + blue jeans.

Flowers by Fiore

Jason with the boys.

Kristin + her Dad starting the big walk.

This is such a timeless image.

Keeping Kristen on her toes during the ceremony, Jason presented his bride with some surprise bling.

Soft afternoon sun, downtown Pensacola.

Old Christ Church at night

Go Auburn! …whoah, who said that?! Jason’s mom baked the groom’s cake!

Nobody lights it up quite like Myspayce - and yes, that is football on the big screen during dinner

We like this shot a lot. This is a moment from the toasts. It’s just a different way of seeing a typical scene.

Jason dancing with his mom.

Kids these days…

Where’s Danny Bonaduce?! This kid’s a star!

Some festive lighting for a different look.

THREE…..TWO…..ONE…..HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this shot!!!! It was such a neat moment, all ambient light from the car lights. Just a clever little catch.

Who:

Mindy + Tim

What:

Wedding

When:

December 8, 2007

Where:

Valdosta, GA

Our blog stalkers might remember seeing Mindy + Tim’s engagement session from Pensacola Beach a few months ago. In case you missed it, meet Mindy + Tim!

Mindy + Tim were getting married in their hometown of Valdosta, GA. Mindy had rented an adorable historic cottage for her getting ready & formals. Like we always say…spacious beautiful room + good window light, equals AMAZING prep shots. Good idea Mindy!

You remember Tim? Doesn’t he look handsome!

Mindy + Tim wanted to minimize their downtime for formals after the ceremony, so they opted for a first sight. We literally got through every single formal with the two of them, their families, and the wedding party before the ceremony! A GREAT idea Mindy!

We had one onlooker “peeking” at them during their first sight!

The next few shots are from the couples formals…all done pre-ceremony.

Mindy really wanted an evening ceremony, with candlelight. Tell me that is not the coolest overview you’ve ever seen!!!

You may kiss your bride…

To fit the feel of their evening ceremony, Mindy + Tim threw a dessert reception! It was “sweet”. I’ll be here all week.

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

Who:

Shonna + Harris

What:

Wedding

When:

December 1, 2007

Where:

Atlantis | Paradise Island | Bahamas

Following the ceremony, the guests kicked off the reception with a cocktail hour on the deck, while the bride & groom worked on formals with Meg & I.

~ Charles

Next it was on to details.

I LOVE this shot…the lights + band in the background really set this off.

Many of our brides & grooms are at a loss when it comes to what to do once you enter your reception. In my (our) opinion, the best “entrance” is followed by an immediate transition into the first dance. This sends a clear signal to your guests that the evening is beginning, and helps to cue everyone from the family to the caterer. So if you are in doubt about what to do first…first dance!!!

…after that, we leave it up to you!

A very cool toast. One of Shonna’s good friends transported a time capsule to the wedding that she had made with Shonna as kids. It had some hilarious items in it…including a few letters Shonna had written to her future self.

Thanks for such a memorable weekend guys!

Who:

Shonna + Harris

What:

Wedding

When:

December 1, 2007

Where:

Atlantis | Paradise Island | Bahamas

Rolling along with Shonna + Harris…after their first sight, we moved right into the ketubah signing.

~ Charles

How priceless are these faces?

As soon as the ketubah signing was complete, it was time to start the ceremony. This entire structure…doors, walls…it was all built on the ceremony location the day before the wedding.

Could these two be any cuter?

This is easily one of my favorite shots from the wedding day. I love the story that you can see in this image. The layers of faces & hands…love it.

Harris waiting for his bride.

Just like they practiced…