Weddings

I thought I’d share a few images from one of my favorite bridal sessions to date. Donna was such a gorgeous bride and we had the best time at her and Glenn’s wedding! I love the old starlet feel she brought to her look and Scarritt Bennett was the perfect backdrop!

Donna is such a bubbly, happy person who laughs all the time so it’s kind of ironic that my favorites are mostly her serious faces but she’s just so fabulously sexy when she’s serious, don’t you think? :)

Last week’s wedding was a big event for me because Jesse and I met each other when we were about 8 or 9 years old.  We grew up together…  In fact, for a small couple of month stretch in there somewhere, his parents were my legal guardians–so we were pretty much brothers at one point in time.

I can’t believe that the time has gone so quickly.  Jesse–I could easily be convinced that it was just a few short months ago that we built our amazing fort in the forest (complete with catapults, log avalanche release, and the snake pit security system) and I was wailing on you at Mario Kart (best. game. EVER).

Nostalgic memories of destroying each other aside… Friday was Jesse & Paige’s wedding, and also Jesse’s 25th birthday (Smart to pick an easy anniversary date, eh?  Guys, take note)  So happy birthday Jesse, and congratulations to you and Paige!

They were married at Dyer Observatory in Brentwood, which was a fun new location for us.  Lots of great wooded areas all around–so to be sure and get some of that McLellan FLAVAH, we passed by all of that heading straight for the giant telescope, and then out onto the roof.   Tough to pick between a roof shot and a telescope shot… but since it was our first wedding at the observatory, giant telescope wins.

Have fun in Hawaii, you two! Bring us back…  whatever it is that people bring back from Hawaii.  And don’t get swallowed by a volcano. I hear that happens sometimes.

Rachel and Wes’ Wedding was last Saturday and the Belle Meade Plantation.  It was our last really hot August wedding and they were so great about it!  They’re clearly crazy about each other and perfectly suited at that.  Racheal has such a calm, quiet spirit and Wes is one of those people who seems at ease in every situation.  They are a great compliment to each other! 

The plantation is gorgeous and we love photographing somewhere new!  These doors on the side of the house caught our eye and Racheal agreed to climb up in one in her wedding dress – I told you they were great! :)

Congratulations you guys!  We had a blast at your wedding and we’ve been at so many with your group now that you’re all starting to feel like old friends! :)  Thanks for sharing your day with us!

– Mel