The M Family

A few years ago (five and a half, to be exact -- and I remember because our dog was a wee pup at the time), our church had an optional summer social called "Suppers Six". Over the three months of summer six individuals (or three couples) would get together for supper one evening per month. The groups were put together by someone at church and the point was to get to know others better in our congregation. We decided to participate in the event and were matched with the H's and the M's. It was nice to get to know better people that we had seen on Sundays but didn't really know -- and over good food in each other's homes. I'm glad that we all continue to attend the same church and now continue to see each other in the church nursery/preschool as we all have kiddos!

I was excited when Carrie contacted me this summer to request a photo session for her family. We decided to wait until the fall as Carrie wanted a photo for her Christmas cards while planning it close to her children's birthdays. Not long ago said session took place and here are some of my favorites! Don't these children have the most beautiful BLUE eyes? Thank you, M family! We love you guys!

Matthew and Jessica's Paris, Kentucky Wedding Photos

I love how every wedding is so unique and personal to the couple getting married. For Jessica and Matthew, it began with their wedding location, the Cane Ridge Meeting House outside of Paris. Jessica grew up on a farm adjacent to this amazing, historic site (built in 1791, it's believed to be the largest one-room log structure in North America and was the site of one of the largest Protestant revivals in the U.S.).

Jessica incorporated many vintage touches to her day. Her bridesmaid gifts were antique pieces of jewelry which many of them wore for the wedding.

How do you get groomsmen interested in bouttonnieres? Attach unique fly fishing lures to each one! How neat is that?

The reception was held at the Wallis House, home of the Garden Club of Kentucky. Jessica collaborated with a friend of Matthew's mother to design a woodlands-meets-french-country elegant party. It was beautiful!

Congratulations!

John David & Jessica's Memphis Wedding Photos

It sounds cliché, but it’s truly a privilege to document someone’s wedding through photography. It’s an even greater privilege when it’s a friend! I met Jessica back when she was a college student. She was involved in the student missions fellowship which my husband and I have the pleasure of facilitating at Asbury College. As ‘our students’ are want to do, Jessica completed her time in Wilmore and went on to graduate school in Nashville. I followed with interest when she took trips in medical missions to places in Africa and the Middle East. Upon graduation from Vanderbilt, I wasn’t terribly surprised when I heard that she was working at a clinic in Memphis, serving a primarily African refugee population, since she had done similar work during her time in Nashville. Furthermore, she had spent the first 12 years of life with her family in Kenya and I knew she was happiest when serving her African friends.

I was surprised and delighted when she contacted me this spring to announce that she was engaged. I didn’t have to think twice when she asked if I would consider serving as her wedding photographer! I must admit I was really curious about this man she was going to marry and it was such a joy to meet John David in person. He seems perfectly suited for her and I wished I had more than just that day to spend with them both.

In planning their wedding, Jessica and John David desired to marry in the community in which they work, live, and worship so their friends could all attend. I wish I could describe their wedding ceremony, but words won’t do it justice! It was just really, really special. They married in their friend’s back yard on a beautiful October Saturday evening. The service was rich in content and meaning, highlighted by the beautiful singing of their church friends. The reception, just a few doors down the street, was quite the party, with lots of joy, Ale 8, barbeque and kids! Enjoy these highlights from their day!

Drew and Kelsey's Wilmore Engagement Photos

I really enjoy taking engagement photos and Drew and Kelsey's were no exception. These two (as you can see) are great friends with the camera and selecting images for this post was quite difficult! We had fun shooting here in little 'ol Wilmore and I love that even in a "familiar" place, I can find new places to shoot. I promise for the railroad track photo we were literally just crossing the tracks and snapped like three pics. ;-) Drew and Kelsey -- thanks for a fun evening and enjoy these days of being engaged! Blessings on your wedding next May!

Photos by Cydil Waggoner Photography.