Stacey and Ted: Married!

A few weeks ago I had an awesome opportunity to second shoot for the fabulous Scarlett Lillian. Scarlett is one of my favorite photographers who I really look up to.....so of course, I really didn't think twice when she asked me if I would be interested in driving the 5 hours it took to get down to Jekyll Island, Georgia. DEFINITELY make it a point to check out what Scarlett got on HER BLOG.

Stacey and Ted were married at the Jekyll Island Club; a beautiful location with PLENTY of gorgeous spots for shooting. The moment Scarlett introduced me to the bride and groom the night before the wedding, I knew it was going to be a great time. These two are so likable - I truly enjoyed being around them for the length of my stay. Ted and his guys were a riot to hang out with and Stacey was as sweet as could be. 

This blog post is semi-out-of-control just because I couldn't narrow it down more than I did. Bear with me.

We started the day with Stacey and her bridesmaids getting ready at the Cherokee cottage.

I must have taken at least 40 shots of her shoes alone - I was obsessed with them. It was really hard for me to not post more than one!

These flowers = gorgeous

I spent most of the "getting ready time" with the guys. As mentioned, they were a lot of fun to be around.

This was Ted's bestman - getting made fun of for something by the other guys....I won't say what.  :) 

Stacey made a beautiful bride, right? Um...yeah.

And Ted doesn't look so bad himself!

Right before the guys headed to the church, we got some shots of the guys. One of the groomsmen was talking all morning about a fountain outside of the cottage that we had to get a picture by. As soon as we got there and the guys stood next to the water spraying out, it became obvious what kind of shot we should get. :) Hilarious.

They also had some fun jumping across the fountain. Thank you, Jesus, for not letting them fall in in their tuxes - I have a feeling Stacey wouldn't have been thrilled to find her groom sopping wet at the end of the aisle. :)

The ceremony was in a tiny little church, but it was the perfect size for their guests.

I grabbed this shot of Stacey and her dad through the pew right before they were about to walk down the aisle.

Post ceremony we stole them for some portraits. Again, I had a hard time not posting more than I did!

The details of the reception were so fun - I loved the color!

I love these shots of them dancing.

The night ended with a sparkler send off.....

And after multiple attempts, I managed to get this fun shot.

Congratulations Stacey and Ted! And thank you, Scarlett for inviting me down to shoot with you - it was a blast for sure!

Jesse and Brandon: Married!

Despite the rain, Jesse and Brandon had a beautiful wedding day. A few weeks ago, they got married in Columbia, South Carolina at the Ensor-Keenan House. All morning and early afternoon the skies were beautiful. As the day wore on, and the guest began arriving to their outside ceremony, we could see the nasty, dark clouds coming in. Luckily, there was a tent for everyone to huddle inside once it started raining.

Congratulations, Jesse and Brandon! Geoff and I had the best time getting to know you - we wish you only the best for your life together!

This is Jesse.

I thought this was a fun shot - different then my "usual" shoe shots.

Jesse's reception shoes - so cute!

Yeah, Brandon - looking good!

And a good shot of Brandon and his guys.

The guests all preparing for the down pour.

The first look at his bride. I love this moment.

Wouldn't you know it that it began pouring down rain the second Jesse and her dad made their way down the aisle. I was panicking, as I didn't want to get my camera wet, but even more so, didn't want to miss one of the best shots of the whole day. I jumped out in the middle of the aisle, snapped a few shots, and ran like the wind to get back under the tree!

I couldn't hear what Jesse was saying because I was up front, but Geoff told me that he could hear her saying how sorry she was to all of her guests that they were getting wet. Are you kidding me?! Talk about selfless. I can't say that if it were me being rained on as I walked down the aisle in my beautiful dress and my hair and makeup done that I would be focused on my guests. Jesse - you are an amazing woman with such a beautiful heart.

Since it was still pouring cats and dogs - immeditately following "you may now kiss the bride", the DJ busted out the electric slide - pretty much everyone joined in...even if they didn't know the dance.

A sweet moment between Jesse and her dad.

After the rain quit, we were able to get outside for their portraits. 

I love this old feeling treatment to this image - I did it with the Boutwell's Totally Rad Action - "Super Old School Fast".

Yes!!! They had a candy bar! You had better believe that I most definitely did partake in the candy goodness.

I thought their cake topper was adorable.

In lieu of a traditional guestbook, Jesse and Brandon opted for the modern version that we offer using their engagement pictures. It was a hit!

ummm...cute.

Brandon's only request of the wedding was that they have birdseed tossed at them as they left the reception. Although Jesse was keeping her fingers crossed that the seed would be forgotten at home, she had no luck.