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 

walter+lila :: married :: blacksburg wedding photographer

This past weekend, I had the great pleasure of second shooting with the kind and talented Rebekah of Rebekah Loftis Photography. I headed up to Roanoke, Virginia on Friday night, since we were getting off to early start on Saturday, and I have to admit, it was definitely nice to have girls getaway and chat it up with Rebekah like two 11-year-old girls at a sleepover. We talked about photography, our own weddings, college, our husbands, jobs... you would have never known that we had just met one another for the first time that very day. I am so thankful that this industry has allowed to me to make so many new friends that I otherwise probably would have never known!

Walter and Lila, surely one of the most adorable couples I have ever seen, were married in a beautiful autumn outdoor ceremony at the Maison Beliveau Bed and Breakfast in Blacksburg. Their wedding was filled with so many beautiful details, all designed by Lila herself. There were blue mason jars as aisle decor, beautiful floral arrangements created by bridesmaid and friend Lynn of FloraLynn Designs (some of which included cotton bolls - I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS IDEA), table numbers with photos of the bride and groom at the age of the number, and even Jones soda customized with photos and drawings of the lovely couple.

I have to admit, spending so many weekends as the lead shooter, it's kind of nice to "relax", be told what to do, and just enjoy photographing a beautiful wedding. Here are a few of my favorites that I captured throughout the day...

IN LOVE with Lila's blue Manolos! They're also the same ones that adorned Carrie Bradshaw's feet in the Sex and the City movie.... SWOON!!

 

Walter and Lila's black labrador, Izzy, even had a part in the wedding.

 

Photo on the Jones soda by Rebekah Loftis Photography. Drawing by Walter.

 

   

Rebekah - Thank you SO MUCH for allowing me to join you in capturing this fabulous wedding! I had such a great time!

Walter+Lila - Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and fun together!!

Riverwood Mansion Styled Wedding Shoot :: Nashville Wedding Photographer

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of coordinating a styled wedding shoot in Nashville with Liz from CHIC Nashville Weddings and Events. You see, I had this idea for a styled shoot in my head for several months... it involved lots of blue and white stripes, a dash of coral, 1920's and 30's inspired vintage accents, and a bottle of IZZE Sparkling Grapefruit... and Liz really helped me bring it all together.

I was so honored to have the cooperation of so many AMAZING vendors on this shoot. For any of you Nashville peeps getting married, these are definitely the ones to check out:

Event Design: CHIC Nashville Weddings and Events
Venue: Riverwood Mansion
Wardrobe: Olia Zavozina Bridal and Menswear Boutique
Stationer: {anna.michelle Cards}
Cake: Sweetface Cakes
Florist: Zia Art, Antiques, and Flowers
Hair and Makeup: Ashley Rose Love
Jewelry: Brentwood Jewelry
Models: Cody Kern and Amber Lee
Photography: Glessner Photography 

DIY Coral Chargers - $1.99 each for gold chargers + coral spray paint at Hobby Lobby

This was definitely just as good as it looked... I'm loving the non-frosted shortcakes right now!

   

The ring was actually the model's real engagement ring, a family heirloom from her fiance, and it matched our color scheme perfectly with it's sapphire accents.

Blackberry and grapefruit IZZE drinks and a homemade blueberry lemonade sangria adorned the drink table.

   

Another DIY project: a spraypainted corkboard with cutout numbers serves as the seating chart. The nametags double as handy drink tags to keep up with your beverage.

Amber - you are just simply stunning. For real. You rocked this vintage look and that coral lipstick.

For more images from this Nashville Styled Wedding Shoot, visit Glessner Photography on Facebook.