It’s taken me a year to share this wedding … but that’s because I wanted to share it at the appropriate time of the year! So HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Stephanie and Clint. I LOVED being a part of your beautiful day!! Thank you!

As you can see from these photos, there was snow on the ground for Stephanie and Clint’s winter wedding… it was sooooo perfect for a Jan wedding. I was super excited to shoot in the snow because even though we do get some snow in Nashville, it rarely lasts past 10:00am. Stephanie and Clint and the rest of the bridal party (and Shannon & Alex) we great to play in the snow with me :) Yes, it was cold…. but sooooo worth it. Stephanie and Clint are such a fun, easy going couple and I loved that they enjoyed their photo time in the snow!

In addition to the beautiful day, Stephanie and Clint did an amazing job at all the little details in their wedding. Two of my favorite parts: paper flowers and their vows. First, Stephanie made paper flowers which were part of all the bouquets and wreaths. They also painted a collage on paper sheet music to symbolize their unity. Second, I LOVED part of their vows in which they committed to “choose each other above anyone else everyday.” For some reason this has stuck with me and challenged me in my own marriage… that love is a choice. Thank you for this beautiful reminder. Stephanie & Clint, may you find joy and wonder in your relationship with each other and God everyday of your life as you choose to serve, laugh and love each other. Happy Anniversary!

Photography: Amelia Moore / Second Shooter: Shannon Brasel / Assistant: Alex McKissack / Location: Long Hollow Baptist Church

Photography by: Amelia Moore / Assistant: Carswell

Lillie & Brad, your day was beautiful and it’s evident that you guys love each other and enjoy laughing, dancing and being together. May God richly bless your marriage as you grow closer to Him and each other every day.

Enjoy!

This week my photos from Ellen & Jimmy’s wedding were featured on the sure beautiful marrymeatthebeach.com blog. Check out both posts. Their wedding week was a highlight of 2010 for me and I can’t wait to sure more!! And it sooo makes me wish I married at the beach!

Here are some of the still images from our venture up to Kentucky to capture Sarah & Jay’s beautiful country wedding. I had a great time working with Ben, Bobby, Joel, Ian and Ryan. Thanks for letting me part of your team!

As always, it ‘s a privileged to be a part of wedding celebration as the photographer. In addition to the main events, we get to witness all the “behind-the-scenes” fun stuff – a missing ring, sweet exchanges between friends, some tears and lots of laughs. Shannon and I (and Kayla) so enjoyed photographing this beautiful family! We also enjoyed working with wedding planner, Sarah Goude of Regalo Design who provides full service event planning, consultation. (Contact owner Sarah Goude (sarah@regalodesign.com) for a free consultation.) Denise & Philly exchanged vows at the very quaint Owen’s Chapel Church of Christ in Franklin. The ceremony was a beautiful celebration of their commitment to one another. Philly’s children participated by  reading the “Velveteen Rabbit” and singing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” My favorite part was Denise’s well-versed vows – she was witty, sweet and deeply honest about love, life and her new husband. Philly followed-up with a touching moment of his own vows. I appreciate the vows because it’s at a point in the day where I get to sit back and take in all that is unfolding. Sometimes in the busyness of the day, you forget that THE DAY is about THAT MOMENT: the exchange of verbal commitment and the pronouncement of marriage. It’s so significant & profound; and it happens so quickly.

On our way to the Factory for the reception, we stopped to get a few of these shots. Denise specifically requested this jumping shot! (In fact she hired me because she saw the same shot with another client – Thanks Edwards Family!) We then JUMPED over to the factory for a fun reception at the Boxwood Bistro (where the ring was pronounced FOUND! If you know the couple, you’ll have to ask the story).

Denise & Philly, Thank you for making us feel so welcome and allowing us to be a part of your day! It was a beautiful, fun day and I enjoyed witnessing your love for one another and your families.

In September, I had the opportunity to be spontaneous and travel to PA to shoot Matt & Betsy’s romantic farm wedding on Betsy’s family’s farmland. Several family members, including Krystal & Kyle (who is Betsy’s cousin) were married at the farm. The couple wanted the celebration to be very personal. Some of those details and activities included: pottery made by Matt, the bouquet made by Betsy, the reception entry on a refurbished two-seater bike owned by a grandparent,  the bride & groom serving home-made desserts with ice cream, wine stomping by the bride & groom & guests (at the reception) and leisure yard games to allow people to relax and connect. There are so many GREAT photos! I LOVED their bright, sunny colors; The grounds were gorgeous; They were married in front of corn field; The ceremony was a beautiful Christ-honoring dedication with charges from the parents, music by the siblings and a large beautiful cross at the front of the alter; The reception included a precious time of verbal encouragement from the guests. And although it was a breezy, cool fall day, there was a lot of warmth from the guests, fire pits surrounding the grounds and LOTS of kisses from the couple. But my favorite photos are really of the couple, so here are a few… and a slide show of more below (thank you to Krystal Mann for putting this together).

Now, I love being spontaneous (a personality trait I had to learn from my husband)… but I don’t have much opportunity these days with two boys AND the fact that weddings are booked so far in advance. But Krystal’s little guy was born several weeks early, so I got a call the week of this wedding to step in for Krystal. Megan joined me in PA and we had so much fun shooting together again. It was an extreme privilege to be a part of the celebration! Matt & Betsy, it is evident that your love for each other and your family is sincere and precious. I pray that you will experience this love in new and fresh ways each year you celebrate your marriage. God Bless!