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Brian and Laura were married last month at Daisy Church of God on one of the hottest days of the year…..we were so thankful to have a good spot indoors so everyone didn’t melt! Laura, despite the hot weather, was calm, cool and collected….ready to marry Brian and make it forever. Afterwards we headed over to Camp Dixie were it cooled off enough for some beautiful, outdoor evening photos.

Thanks so much for having us be part of your wedding day, we enjoyed getting to know you both and we are excited for what the future holds for you!

Cake: Cake Gallery
Caterer: Paula Oscai
Dress: Monica’s Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses: Ever After Bridal - Cleveland, Tennessee
Ceremony: Daisy Church of God
Reception: Camp Dixie
Hair: Jesse James Hair Studio: Amanda Sneed
Makeup: Lisa Bennett, Mary Kay

I actually met Brinkley’s Mom and Aunt at the Formal Affair bridal show last February. Little did I know she thought that Brinkley and I would work together perfectly as bride and wedding photographer. They quickly planned a meeting for the following week and I was able to meet Brinkley in person. She talked very sweetly of Dane, almost blushing when she talked about how they began dating and then on to their engagement story. I loved hearing all the details that she had planned for her wedding day.

As Dane recalls after they first met…..”The next day I called my dad and told him that I had found the girl I would marry. I was beaming. I remember those days like they were yesterday. I had grown up dreaming about a girl who would come into my life; one that I could call my own. And all through high school, and even part of college, it remained a dream. And then came Brinkley. The girl in my dreams finally had a face. God is sooo good; she ran away with me.”

Congratulations Dane and Brinkley…..Eric and I are so blessed to be able to document loving relationships like this! Thanks to both the Knowles and Boykin families for treating us like gold…..we are ever grateful.

Click HERE for a sneak peek slideshow.

Vendors:

Venue: Walnut Hill Farms, Dalton, Georgia

Dress: Boutique Couture

Makeup/Hair – Leshea Newton & Erin Ledford

Florals: Flowers That Dance – Linda Pettit

Cake: Cake Boutique

Caterer: The Filling Station

DJ: Sound Force Entertainment

These lovely florals were provided by Linda Pettit.

Eric is so great at the details, how sweet!

I don’t remember the reason for this ”lean back” shot, but go ahead and que the song!

Quite possibly my favorite ring bearer entrance ever.

Walnut Hill Farms is beyond amazing. Joe and Nanette are the most hard working people in the wedding business. I don’t think that anyone wanted for anything the whole night. They made sure that everyone was taken care of, even the vendors!

Now that’s a bridal party!!

Eric snapped this sweet shot (:

Cake Boutique cakes are yummy for my tummy!

Brinkley’s sweet Daddy, Tony chose to sing a song by George Straight especially for Brinkley.

I love this shot with both Mother’s in view!

You know, most of the time guys are running from the garter…..now this is dedication!

Congratulations Tyler and Val! These two were married last month at Wayside Presbyterian Church on Signal Mountain, just minutes from their home. Afterwards we headed over to Tyler’s aunt’s home just down the road for a beautiful reception.

By the way, I first met Val years ago, before she was engaged….the first thing she said was that she and Tyler had been dating for about 7 years so when they finally get married their families would be thrilled! I would say that both sides were very happy for the day to finally arrive. And we were very excited to be a part of it. Thanks so much for choosing us to photograph your wedding….we had a wonderful time (:

For a slideshow of more images click HERE.

I’m giving Eric the title of ”Master of Macro”….love those ring shots!

Oh I nearly forgot until I looked at these images. This is where I was stung in the arm by one of those huge bumble bees. Don’t let anyone tell you those things don’t sting. They really do, especially if you trap them under your arm with a heavy lens. Luckily Tyler had a sting kit in his truck nearby, lucky me (:

I felt VERY protected. Seriously. Everyone in this bridal party was packin’.

Hollie, a fabulous friend and past wedding client, had this made for Tyler and Val, precious!

Do you think she really wanted these flowers or what?!

Right before sunset we ran outside for a few extra shots…..