married | christina and lucas | knoxville wedding photographer

Christina is one of my best friends and was one of my earliest (and most enthusiastic) cheerleaders when I began my photography business back in 2010, faithfully reading my blog when no one else was and encouraging me to keep moving forward. So when she and Lucas got engaged and asked me to be their photographer, I was truly honored to do so.

This wedding was so much fun to photograph, not only because I spent the day surrounded by my favorite people (two more of our BFF's - Kaley and Megan - were bridesmaids and our friends, Claire and Spence, attended the wedding), but because Christina's style and the details that she and her fabulous planner, Peggy Love, incorporated into the day were absolutely gorgeous.

The day began with the girls getting ready (and enjoying mimosas, of course) at the Inman family home in Knoxville...

After hair and makeup were finished, everyone headed to Butterfly Gap Retreat in Maryville, TN, to begin the wedding festivities. While I was with the ladies, Josh joined the guys as they prepared for the day ahead...

Lucas and Christina chose to do a First Look earlier in the day to allow for some time alone together and more time for photos. These images are some of my favorites...

The groom's niece played the role of flower girl and was just the cutest! She loves her new aunt!

Over the course of their relationship, Christina and Lucas have had milestones in several states throughout the southeast. They met in North Carolina, got engaged in Mississippi, moved to Alabama, and got married in Tennessee. These signs that reflected that journey were simply adorable...

Christina, my friend, you are BEAUTIFUL.

Lucas and Christina had their first dance to John Legend's "All of Me"... aren't they just precious?!

Christina+Lucas :: Thank you times a million for allowing us to document such a beautiful day and have so much fun in the process! So much love and best wishes to you both! xoxo

Wedding Coordinator :: Plan It With Love
Venue :: Butterfly Gap Retreat
Florist :: Lisa Foster Floral Design
Cake Artist and Caterer :: Bradford Catered Events
Ceremony Musician :: Logan Murrell
DJ :: Ogle Entertainment
Hair Stylist :: Amanda Maddox Salon
Makeup Artist :: Kaley Schwab
Bridal Gown :: Lea Ann Belter from Wedding Wonderland
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: Bill Levkoff from Wedding Wonderland
Men's Attire :: Jos. A. Bank
Stationer :: The Happy Envelope
Officiant :: Ed Inman of Rosedale Baptist Church
Rings :: Windsor Jewelers
Linens :: White Table

Watch the sneak peek video preview of Lucas and Christina's wedding day here.

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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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married | lauren+rob | nashville wedding photographer

Lauren and Rob's fairytale wedding at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville, TN by Glessner Photography.

Earlier this month, we had the honor of documenting the beautiful Nashville wedding of Lauren and Rob. Lauren is the younger sister of our former bride and a precious friend from my Belmont University days, Kristin, and we were so excited to be part of another of their family's celebrations.

Their wedding day was truly the fairytale that Lauren wished for, and no fairytale would be complete without a fairy godmother - in this case, wedding planner extraordinaire Kelly Dellinger. A little rain couldn't keep this event from being one of the most lovely we've ever seen, and the couple spent the day surrounded by and celebrating with the sweetest friends and family. 

The day began with the girls getting ready at Lauren's parents' house...

While the girls got ready, Rob and has groomsmen were hanging out at his childhood home just down the road...

Lauren's dress was an updated version of her mother's wedding gown, and she looked absolutely radiant in it.

Rob and Lauren chose not to see each other, but to exchange letters before their ceremony. This was such a sweet moment...

The ceremony was held at the beautiful Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville's West End neighborhood.

After a few photos in the church courtyard, we headed to the Frist Learning Center for cocktail hour and more photos on the beautiful grounds at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens...

Lauren and Rob were such troopers and stepped outside with me during the reception to get some beautiful nighttime shots on the property. This is one of my absolute favorites...

No Kapolas family wedding would be complete without a little Greek dancing. SO FUN!

Rob+Lauren :: Thank you so, so much for allowing us to celebrate with you! Wishing you all the happiness marriage has to offer in your life together!

Event Planner :: Kelly Dellinger Events
Ceremony Venue :: Cathedral of the Incarnation
Reception Venue :: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
Florist :: Rosemary and Finch
Caterer :: Chef's Market
Cake Artist :: Chef's Market
DJ :: Brent Cantrell of Cosmo Creations
Makeup Artist :: Brenna Mader
Hair Stylist :: Jesse Linares of Pink Mullet Salon
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: Watters from b. Hughes Bridal
Men's Attire :: Street Tuxedo
Stationer :: Wedding Paper Divas
Lighting :: Nashville Event Lighting
Shuttle :: Grand Avenue Shuttle Service

Watch the sneak peek video preview of Rob and Lauren's wedding day here.

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