I can't wait to say more about this wedding! I'll save it for the full blog post. I'd hate for you to have to listen to my thoughts twice. :)
For now, let's all just SWOON over her dress. Tulle skirt dresses might just be my favorite thing. This tulle skirt PLUS the beautiful lace bodice? I'm done for. Just done for.
When I put Bailey in position for the first look I asked him if he was excited. He said yes and told me that he'd wanted to marry this girl since day one. He would have taken her to the court house that day if she'd agreed.
And then I melted because that's adorable.
So, I love these bridesmaid dresses. Can I have one?
In the week leading up to the wedding the forecast for Saturday was 90% chance of thunderstorms all day. I was nervous, so I'm sure Lacey was nervous too. Well, as luck would have it the rain held off all day until the reception (which had already been moved inside). I hate that Lacey didn't get to have her outdoor reception that she planned, but I'm super thankful that we were able to do photos and everything else without dealing with rain. It started to sprinkle right after the couple arrived at the reception so I decided to take just a few cute umbrella shots.
I seriously had so much fun at this wedding reception. The food was incredible and I LOVED the band. If you're looking for a wedding band I recommend these guys. They were very entertaining and great to work with.
VENDORS:
Florist - Daisy Dreams Floral
www.daisydreamsfloral.com
Catering- Vicari Corinth, MS
Music - Nick Carver Band
www.nickcarverband.com
Cakes - Wendy Morris, Savannah, TN
Earlier this year I threw together this beautiful styled shoot with some amazing Nashville wedding vendors. I'm so thankful to everyone who was willing to donate their time and effort to this project. I think it turned out lovely!
I love the use of natural color palettes and used neutrals as inspiration for this shoot.
Venue: Meadow Hill Farm
www.meadowhillfarmweddings.com
Planner: Kenzie Events
www.kenzieevents.com
Videography: KLassy Productions
www.klasseyproductions.com
Dress: Posh Bridal Couture
www.poshmn.com
Paper Goods: Mallory Mayhew at Letters from Mal
www.lettersfrommal.com
Floral Design: Robin's Nest
www.robinsnestweddingflowers.com
Cake: Nashville Sweets
www.nashvillesweets.com
One of the most important choices you'll make for your wedding day is who you have as your photographer. There are a thousand and one different photographers to choose, so how do you know who is right for YOU and YOUR special day? I've compiled five essential tips from my time as a wedding photographer and as a bride myself.
1. Choose someone you like
I can't emphasize this enough! Many brides don't consider this, but you will spend more time with your wedding photographer than any other person on your wedding day. More time than your mom, more time than your MOH, more time than even your groom. Your wedding photographer will be by your side almost every moment of your big day. If you meet with a potential wedding photographer and think they are arrogant, or annoying, or you don't like their sense of humor, TRUST YOURSELF. Don't hire this person. On your wedding day you want to be surrounded by people who make you happy and make your day the absolute best it can be. You want a photographer who makes you feel content, calm, confident, and comfortable. Choose someone you will look forward to spending all day with. Someone who makes you happy.
2. Choose someone who responds
It's frustrating when you want to get in touch with someone and they never seem to respond. It's even more frustrating when the person you want to get in touch with is responsible for your wedding photos, or has already taken the photos and you haven't heard from them. Unfortunately, I've had two friends in the past two years who had issues with uncommunicative photographers. One of these friends has STILL never seen her wedding photos (almost two years later). Understandably, not every business owner can respond within the first 24 hours, (though most GOOD ones do) but if you reach out to your photographer and regularly cannot get contact back that is a big RED FLAG. Great customer service is essential when you're talking about something as important and irreplaceable as wedding photos. If someone can't take the time to get back to you, you can find someone else who will be happy to work with you.
3. Choose someone who fits your needs
You want full day coverage, but this photographer only offers 6 hours? No. You want a bridal session, but this photographer only offers engagement sessions? No. You want to be able to purchase an album, but this photographer doesn't offer that service? No. There are so many wonderful photographers out there in the industry. Find someone who is offering you EXACTLY what you want.
4. Choose someone who fits your style
The best photographers have a clear style and vision. There are so many different artists with so many different perspectives on wedding photography. Find someone who has the right vibe for you. Don't book someone just because they are local or in your price range. If they don't produce the style of images that YOU want to treasure forever that's ok. But find someone who does.
5. Choose someone who has YOU in mind
Whew, this is a big one. As wedding photographers, it's our job to go to weddings all the time. Duh. I'm sorry, that was obvious. Because of this some photographers will fall into the trap of treating your wedding like a run of the mill day at work. It can be easy for people in this industry to begin to think of your super-special-once-in-a-lifetime-very-important wedding as just another task to accomplish. The cake was prettier at the last wedding I shot and will be better for my portfolio. Uh, if I see ONE MORE bride use navy blue for her bridesmaids dresses. I've already shot at this venue twice this year... BORING! Etc, etc. YOUR WEDDING IS NOT ABOUT THEM. You MUST choose a photographer whose number one priority is making YOUR big day the absolute best it can be. Your wedding is not a portfolio filler. Your wedding is not a future Facebook ad. Will your photographer use your wedding photos for their portfolio and future Facebook ads? Probably. But that cannot be the focus of a great wedding photographer. The focus should be you.
If you're still looking for your perfect wedding photographer I would love to work with you! Head to the contact page to get in touch!
Saturday's wedding was INCREDIBLE. Not only did I get the chance to work with an amazing couple, but I had so much fun at their wedding. Lacey and Bailey are beautiful together and I'm so glad I got the chance to share their special day with them. Here's a preview of their wedding photos!
