lily :: bridal portraits + bridesmaids' luncheon :: mississippi wedding photographer

I know many of you are anxiously waiting to see photos from Adam+Lily's beautiful south Mississippi wedding this past weekend, and there's good news and bad news:

The bad news is that you'll have to wait to just a couple more days to see more photos of the lovely couple. Patience, people... patience.

The good news is that today I'm sharing a few images from our mini impromptu bridal session and her lovely bridesmaids' luncheon.

The weekend of these bridal portraits and their engagement session was the first time I had ever met Lily. I'd heard Adam talk about this amazing girl he was so in love with for months, and with all that chatter about how great she is, he'd set my expectations pretty darn high. But you wanna know what? Lily lived up to every single great thing Adam had to say about her. The girl has got it all... she's gorgeous, kind, funny, a great cook (anybody try the cinnamon peach ice cream at the reception???), and we chummed it up just like old pals.

And considering my use of the word "chummed," which I've never said before in my life, I've obviously been watching wayyy to much of the London Olympics. But I digress.

I'm so glad Lily and Adam found each other, and even more excited to say that I've gained a way awesome new friend.

Doesn't she look AMAZING, y'all? I'm in love with this dress by designer Mori Lee from Mimi's Bridal and her birdcage veil was constructed by none other than her groom.

On the morning of the wedding, in true southern tradition, Lily had a bridesmaids' luncheon with all the closest ladies in her life. The tone was fun and relaxed and featured some amazing food catered by Marilyn Fuquay of Laurel.

Here's a peek at their invitation suite created by the incredible Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence with artwork by Adam...

As a gift to Lily's bridesmaids, Adam created these amazing pieces of art, all cut from the same painting. Be sure to check out his work here.

Watch out for more photos from the wedding later this week!

ryan+ashley :: married :: mississippi wedding photographer

Ryan and Ashley were introduced by a mutual friend a few years ago. They didn't know then that one day, when the time was right, their paths would once again cross. It would be their mutual experience with mission trips to Peru that would spark the conversation that would lead to a beautiful relationship. And eventually, would lead to a trip down the aisle. 

This weekend was the wedding of my dear friend Ashley, who I've known since the 7th grade, to a wonderful man named Ryan. I've been speaking to Ashley for many months about Ryan, listening to her tell stories of their first date, falling in love, and getting engaged, but it was just this weekend, the day before their wedding, that I finally met him. And seeing the two of them together - the neverending smiles, joyful tears, and nervous excitement - it was instantly apparent that they are meant to be together. Forever.

 

Ryan and Ashley opted to see one another before the ceremony. I love it when a couple does a First Look... Such a special moment!

Let me just take a moment to say, once again, how envious I am of your gorgeous hair and icy blue eyes... I'm dying to be a ginger! Please let me into the club!

 

 

Two of my very best friends - Adam is an amazing artist (ask us about his watercolor renditions of one of your wedding day photos being added to our collections soon) and Miranda is my personal psychologist (who I don't have to pay for great advice... YET). They did some EPIC finger-stache photo-bombing at the reception.

Since 1999. We may all be scattered across the country, but a good party always brings us back together :)

Ashley+Ryan - I hope y'all are having tons of fun in Jamaica! Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your wedding day! It meant more than I could ever express. Wishing you a lifetime of romance and happiness (and lots of pretty redheaded, blue-eyed babies)! Love to you both!

Venue: Briar Hill Baptist Church

Videography: Leigh Collins

Cakes: Cakes by Iris

Florals: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral

Dress: The Bridal Path, Jackson, MS; Design by Mori Lee

Bridesmaids: Alfred Angelo

Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse