Dustin and Kelly's Lexington Wedding Photos

July 18 is a great day to get married. After all, someone I deeply love married me on July 18 (ten years ago)! This July 18 (2009) was a particularly good day to get married -- how often can you enjoy temperatures in the 70s for a summer wedding in Kentucky?

Not only was the weather lovely, but so was this wedding. Kelly chose some of the prettiest places in Lexington for her wedding! And she also gave me lots of time for portraits before the ceremony so we could take advantage of the beautiful venues. We got some fun portraits and bridal party shots outdoors and more beautiful portraits indoors. I know you want to just look at the photos, so here's just a sampling...

Aren't these the loveliest bridesmaid bouquets? Then check out these programs! Aren't they beautiful? I love the simplicity and elegance -- it's anything but plain.

Take my word for it that it was a wonderful day from beginning to end. Thank you, Dustin and Kelly, for allowing me to take part in it! Enjoy Cabo!

Here's some of the individuals that contributed:

Catering: Lundy's (their hot brown tarts melted in your mouth -- yum!)

DJ: Brian Williams

Florals: Kim Ross

Attire: Casablanca (Kelly's gown), White House Black Market (bridesmaids' dresses)

Hair: Shelley Johns

Make-up: Tabitha Crabtree

Venues: The Carrick House & Central Christian Church

Wedding Photographer: Cydil Waggoner Photography

Dustin and Kelly's Engagement Slideshow

Kelly and Dustin

Fall at Ashland provided a beautiful backdrop for Kelly and Dustin's engagement session. It was hard to stop shooting given the wonderful colors and a couple who were willing to try anything I asked! I think they are one most consistent couples I've shot -- which made editing their photos even more difficult (no blinking, great smiles every time)! I'm looking forward to their wedding next summer as they've selected some great venues (Central Christian and The Carrick House). And given what they gave me during their engagement session, I can only imagine how easy they'll make my job at their wedding. Congratulations, guys, on your engagement! July will be here before you know it!