video preview | lucas and christina | knoxville wedding photographer

I feel so incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to document one of the most important days of couples' lives week after week, but it's even more special when I get the chance to photograph the wedding of one of my very best friends. Christina, one of my sorority sisters from Belmont University, married Lucas earlier this month in a beautiful celebration at Butterfly Gap Retreat in Maryville, TN. 

Christina was the most gorgeous bride, and it meant so much to me to be part of her special day. Tears may or may not have been shed behind the camera on multiple occasions...

Check out their photo preview in the video below for a sneak peek of the day:

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reunited and it feels so good :: high point photographer

This past weekend was one I had been anticipating for months... months, people. Each year or so, a group of my girlfriends from Belmont University and I try to plan a girls weekend, and finally, after nearly two years since our last ​reunion in the Outer Banks, we were all together once again at my house here in North Carolina.

​It's crazy how much our lives have changed in just four years... Christina is engaged and officially a doctor, Claire will be married and graduated from P.A. school by the end of the year, Megan has already been through grad school and is an academic advisor at a university half way across the country, and Kaley owns her own business and is an aspiring country artist. We all have different dreams and we're each in different places in life and geographically, but somehow, we always manage to pick things up right where we left off. It's a rare find to have a group of people who are invested in each other's lives for the long haul (like always having an encouraging word... or a lecture dragged out over the course of three days :) ... to give you the kick in the pants you need), and I thank my lucky stars to have such an amazing group of women to call my friends.

​The weekend was filled with cupcakes, Riesling and margaritas, some incredibly amusing wedding dress shopping experiences, sleep deprivation, road trip sing-a-longs, and mostly laughing so hard that I thought I legitimately might die. ​And finally, we got a group photo...

I can't wait to see what the next year brings for everyone, and I'm already looking forward to the next reunion!!
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kristin+read :: married :: nashville wedding photographer

You may remember Kristin and Read from their adorable Nashville engagement session last winter. These two met at an ice breaker during orientation at Belmont University, started dating as freshmen, and began living out their own little happily ever after.

Read proposed to Kristin in his home state of Texas in 2010 shortly after their graduation, and it seems like I have been anticipating this wedding for an eternity! Kristin is one of my dearest friends from college, and I was so honored that she invited us to photograph the most important day of her life.

It was a day full of beauty, emotion, and a whole bunch of fun, and now I'm thrilled to share with you a little recap of their lovely event...

Learning how to tie a bowtie via YouTube... you gotta do what you gotta do.

When all of your groomsmen are musicians, you never have to worry about them being camera shy. Be sure to check out the groom's band - The Westbound Rangers.

The bride got ready and had photos taken at the home she grew up in, which was just the sweetest thing. Kristin - you are absolutely ridiculously STUNNING and probably one of the most beautiful people I know, inside and out!

I'm so glad that Josh captured this precious moment between Kristin and her dad...

The new Mr. and Mrs. looked like royalty making their grand entrance to the reception.

Read surprised Kristin with a Texas two-step as their first dance as husband and wife, followed by an emotion-filled father/daughter dance that didn't leave a dry eye in the house.

To pay homage to her Greek heritage, Kristin knew there had to be Greek dancing at her reception... so much fun! OPA!

Kristin+Read :: Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your beautiful day! We hope y'all have a fabulous honeymoon in Italy and have a glass of vino (or three) for me :) Love you both and wishing you all the very best that life and love have to offer!

Ceremony Venue :: Cathedral of the Incarnation

Reception Venue :: The Hermitage Hotel

Event Planning and Coordination :: Kelly Dellinger Events

Florist :: Oshi Flowers

Cake Artist :: The French Confection

Caterer :: The Hermitage Hotel

Ceremony Musicians :: Rebecca Horton, Danielle Kerlin, Patrick McGuffey, Amy Helman, Todd Boswell

DJ :: Benjamin Hines

Makeup Artist :: Amy Lynn Larwig

Hair Stylist :: Jesse Linares

Wedding Gown :: Faccio Bridal by designer Lazaro

Bridesmaids' Dresses :: Bella Bridesmaid

Rings :: King Jewelers

Jewelry :: Nordstrom

Men's Attire :: Dessy

Stationer :: Heather Clark Designs

Officiant :: Father Patrick Kibby

Favors :: Nuts.com