Heather and Jack: Frankfort Wedding Photography

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There is something about Heather and Jack; Gabe and me; and the weather.  It snowed for part one of their engagement shoot.  Part two was freezing.  Their wedding day began with a huge storm.  The storm not only frightened me (large hail, threatened my good hair day) but it also saddened me.  Why? The wedding was at Buffalo Trace Distillery which is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places in Kentucky to shoot a wedding.  I was looking forward to shooting all over the distillery.  But guess what happened?!  The rain stopped right before the portraits!  I was thrilled, especially after looking through the pictures for this post.  The day could not have been more beautiful. Katrina, Heather's sister, is the matchmaker in their story.   She and Jack were pharmacy school classmates and she introduced them one night.  They started dating and realized how much fun they had together and eventually how much in love they were.  I love that they have a ton of chemistry and yet they also remind me of a seasoned married couple by the way they interact and seem to know what each other is thinking.  We loved working for them and are so glad to have made new friends.

If she looks this gorgeous in the getting ready photos, just keep scrolling for the portraits!

The flowers were done by the talented Beth at Ivory Rose Florist.  There is a complete list of vendors at the end of this post.

See why I'm glad it stopped raining?

It is not fair to be this beautiful in candids.

Love the guys' ties.

A little off camera lighting fun.  I shoot and Gabe sets up the light.  Sometimes the flash goes off in Gabe's face.

The shot below is Gabe's.  It rocks.  PS - Heather, you have fabulous style.

See what I mean by chemistry.

I love this stone wall.  The photos below are my favorites.

So stunning.

Jack is looking quite dapper.

Oh wait!  Maybe these are my favorites!

The band was awesome!

Our friends.  Heather, Jack and Gabe looks as good as she did when the day began.  I look like I need to go to bed.  Creativity look it's toll on me.

Vendors:

Ceremony/Reception Venue: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Florist - Ivory Rose (859.273.4570)

Cake: Martine's

Invitations: King's Publishers, Inc.

Gown: David's Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo

Tuxes: Geno's Formal Affair

Band: Superfecta

Caterer: 3 Peas in a Pod

Whitney and Mike at Champs and Keeneland: Lexington Engagement Shoot

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They first met nearly 25 years ago.  Twenty five years ago at Champs roller rink.  He was working and she was skating.  I imagine their first conversation was amidst flashing beams of neon lights and perhaps a little smoke machine action.  We mustn't forget the disco ball. The sounds of the slushy machine and nachos being crushed under roller skates are in the background...and probably a Journey song.  If I was there, I'd have been crashing into the bench along the wall and trying to laugh it off, thankful for dim lighting. Then life happened and Mike and Whitney grew up and lived separate lives.  Until they re-connected a couple years ago.  Where was the reunion?  Champs!  Talk about a long time coming love story.  Now, they are separated again.  Mike has moved to Arizona with the Army and Whitney stayed here for work, wedding planning and her daughter's school.  Their June wedding cannot come fast enough!

Whitney and Mike, we are thinking of you and thank you for this unique and incredibly fun engagement shoot.  We can't wait for June.

Whitney looks AWESOME in front of the camera.  Even when she is playing a Nascar video game.

This one below is my fav.

Who says the roller rink isn't romantic?

Two kids, waiting for a good song.  I like how their feet are pointed in the same direction.

On to Keeneland.

Oh Whitney.  You look gorgeous!

Still looking fabulous.  Mike, you aren't looking too bad yourself.

 

Jennifer and Donny: Lexington Wedding Photography

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Before her wedding, the last time I saw Jennifer was at our high school graduation in 2002.  Or maybe it was the last day of school in French class.  The last time I saw Jennifer's mom, Belinda, was just last year.  Belinda, owner of The Needle's Eye and Etcetera, altered my wedding dress.  And my sister's wedding dress for that matter.  She did an amazing job.  Tailoring is one of those crafts that I know nothing about.  So when I told Belinda I wanted a sweetheart neckline I had no idea how that was to be accomplished but when I came back for a fitting, viola!  Impressive. I was so excited when I saw Jennifer's inquiry for her wedding.  It has been wonderful catching up with you, Jennifer.  You and Donny a wonderful couple.  Thanks for including Gabe and I on your wedding day.  We had a blast with your friends and family and felt right at home!

The letter Donny is reading is from his best friend, currently serving on Kuwait.

Lovely dresses from Twirl!

Gabe grabbed all of these awesome before-the-ceremony shots!  Way to go, hon!

My favs are above and below.

She's whipping her hair back and forth.

Vendors!

Dress: by Justin Alexander

Bridesmaids Dresses: by Alfred Sung from Twirl

Tux: Geno's

Ceremony Venue: Southland Christian Church

Reception Venue: Hilary J. Boone Center

Caterer: Hilary J. Boone Center

Florist: Bernard Florist

Cake: Confused Confections

DJ: Bluegrass Beat

Photos: You know ;)

 

 

 

Flowers

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I love fresh cut flowers.  I know they are only temporary but there is something about a burst of living color in the middle of a room, especially my needs-to-be-cleaned-up kitchen, and especially in winter.  This brings me the lovely bouquet featured below.  I had the pleasure of meeting Jeanie Gorell at the KY Bride Bridal Show and she does beautiful floral work.  She was kind enough to give me a bouquet at the end of show.  It was lovely!  Make sure to check her out!

Dallyce and Matt: Part Two

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Note about the portraits: I just going to type it: Matt and Dallyce are a beautiful couple.  They photograph so well.  So well in fact that I have quite the collection of Dallyce/Matt portraits.  We ended up with a great mix of indoor and outdoor shots.  I was afraid we wouldn't be able to go outside because it was cold but New Year's ended up being quite mild.  All that to say, Matt and Dallyce were troopers with all these photos.  I hope it was worth it to you guys.  It was to us!

Note about the reception:

This was such a fun party.  Dallyce and Matt's reception was held at The Mansion at Marriott Griffin Gate.  The food was fabulous and the venue was perfect for a New Year's Eve party.  Everyone was in such high spirits!  There was a lot of dancing, including a bit of moving around by yours truly.  Gabe took the liberty of photographing it!  Thanks, hun.

Dallyce and Matt: You are a great couple and we wish you the very best!

She is so pretty!

Matt's looking good too.

Bride's cake by Tinkers Cake Shop.  Delicious as always.

At one point, close to midnight, Dallyce pulled me out onto the dance floor and told me to enjoy the party too and started dancing with me.  So sweet.

Before I knew it I was dancing with Dallyce's dad! He was quite the dancer.  I could hardly keep up.  Boy, do I look awkward.

I love this picture below.  I think the lady on the left just saw my dance moves.

Midnight!

Vendors:

Ceremony - Mount Vernon Baptist Church

Reception - The Mansion at Marriott Griffin Gate

DJ - Blake Morris with Bluegrass Beat

Cake - Tinkers

Hair - Kelley Scott

Makeup - Ana Crane-Simpson

Wedding Dress: The Couture Closet

Bridesmaids Dresses: Twirl

Flowers: Kreations by Karen

Party Rentals: Purdons