Posts by Mel McLellan

Infectious joy.

That’s what comes to mind when I think of Ping and Dick and their beautiful wedding, held at their home in Nashville.

It’s things like their first look. How can you not smile when you see this?

Or this exchange…ah! Love it. :)

I’m a fan of the flowers. My son is a fan of Dick’s shark tie. ;)

Speaking of precious boys, how cute is Dick’s grandson??

The ladies were just stunning — and really great to run up onto the pool deck in between rain showers for this photo.

When I asked Ping and Dick what they were looking forward to most about their wedding photography, they said they were looking forward to lots of photos of the kids that would be there. I can see why! :)

Infectious. Joy.

As always, the Sage Nines gals did an incredible job with the whole day. Here’s just a glimpse of the cozy reception they put together for Ping and Dick’s guests to enjoy.

The couple’s traditional Chinese outfits that they changed into before the reception were so beautiful. We just had to sneak them away for a few portraits in them.

Dick’s best man was his grandson and his speech was the highlight of the evening. The rest of the night was filled with the company of good friends and delicious food provided by Kristen Winston Catering. Despite the rain and the chill in the air, it was the perfect evening for a lovely couple. Congratulations Ping and Dick! :)

Incredible contributors:

Planning and Design: Sage Nines Event Production

Catering: Kristen Winston Catering

Cake: Dessert Designs

Draping: Visual Elements

Hair and Makeup: Ashlea Mullins and Andrew Pentecost

Lighting: Bright Events Production

Musicians: Silver Strings

Rentals: Liberty Party Rental

Tents: Music City Tents and Events

Videographers: Full Frame Digital Cinema

We were first introduced to Fishers Island when we came in for Charlotte’s sister and brother-in-law, Annie and Drew, to photograph their wedding a few years back. We became quite taken with the little island and the people on it — especially Charlotte and Annie’s wonderful family — so we were so happy when we were asked to come for a repeat visit!

Fishers is a tiny island town off the coast of New York. Most of the residents of Fishers have been spending their summers there for generations so it’s a tightly knit community of old friends, family and lots of memories. When someone gets married on Fishers, everyone opens their homes to take in the guests. Everything and everyone comes in by ferry on carefully orchestrated schedules. It’s all really quite the elaborate feat, but Fishers is very special.

Charlotte and Menno’s guests made the journey to Fishers from all over the world, which says a lot about how special they are, too. They are driven and ambitious, while at the same time being warm and personable. Their wedding day was the perfect tribute to their personalities and full of so much laughter and fun. Charlotte said that the thing she was looking forward to the most about their wedding was having her grandfather see their old family home all lit up for a party again and being enjoyed by so many. I think you’ll agree just based on the photos below that her mission was accomplished, but seemingly accomplishing what she sets out to do is nothing new for Charlotte. :)

To Charlotte and Menno – thank you so much for inviting us in and letting us document your gorgeous wedding. We hope these will serve as a reminder of your beautiful love and all of the joy that surrounds your life together.