Louisville Wedding: Dave + Alex

If rain showers on your wedding bring blessing, then Dave and Alex will have buckets and buckets throughout their marriage! I drove through quite a lightening and thunderstorm the morning of their wedding! I shouldn't have been surprised because their wedding coordinator, Hollis Starks, had told me earlier in the month that it would rain on their wedding day. I was surprised that she would have such a strong intuition about the weather, but she filled me in that the Farmers Almanac was unusually accurate and I have to hand it to her, she was right! (Thankfully I was early and the weather tapered off by the time we were ready to begin photos)

The rest of the day was beautiful. From Alex's gown, to the amazingly creative florals by Boston's Floral Coutour, and the color-saturated reception at River Bend Winery, there was much for the eye to enjoy. But a wedding is more than just beautiful details, it's about the significance of the day, the establishment of a new family, and the joy shared in fellowship with family and friends. Alex and Dave had this in abundance as well. I think you will be able to see this in the photos below!


Alex and David were married in the historic Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Louisville (on 4th street). And yes, those are peacock feathers in the bouquets!

Alex discovered her bridesmaids dresses in Israel. The tops can be worn seven different ways, including off the shoulder! They looked extremely comfortable! I loved the peacock paired with the men's gray suits.

Don't you love how the red pops against the teal?

I really enjoyed their wedding party, game to try some fun shots!

Hollis found these beautiful black birdcages that served as striking centerpieces and pulled off the "Moroccan" vision Alex and Dave had for the reception. Guests were treated to a Greek menu, reflective of a place special to Dave and Alex as the site of their engagement!

One of my favorite candid moments captured during the day (above). I was so glad they took time to enjoy several dances together on the dance floor -- (it's harder than you think given the number of guests you want to visit with).

Dave's two best men gave toasts, both touching and humorous.

Everyone had a great time on the dance floor, singing their hearts out!

Congratulations, Dave and Alex! Enjoy this special time in Ireland!

Here's the reason...

Here's the reason for my silence this summer... this 13-month-old loveable bundle of joy finally came home on August 22! Over the past week he's been a sweetie (just as he was when we visited him over the course of several weeks in Albania), seemingly adjusting well to his new home and family. The nights, on the other hand, have been a tad more difficult. Blame it on jetlag, or -- as we learned yesterday -- double ear infections, the fitful nights are hopefully temporary! In the mean time, we are grateful to have our family under the same roof, back in the good ol' US of A! We are so blessed. Stay tuned for pics from Dave and Alex's Louisville wedding!