William and Kate’s Nashville Wedding

Written by Mel McLellan

William and Kate - It's always so much fun for us when old friends ask us to be a part of their wedding. Being a part of yours was truly a pleasure. It makes us so happy that you've found each other. We love you guys! Now let's be honest, we all know you're really just here for the photos, so without further adieu, here's your sneak peek. :) Big hugs, Mel and Sean 141025_131221_web 141025_132729_web 141025_134834_web 141025_134915_web 141025_141049_web 141025_144345_web 141025_160200s1_web 141025_162241sA_web 141025_161159s_web 141025_165100s1_web 141025_173431s1_web 141025_173522_web 141025_181411_web 141025_182327s1_web 141025_182000_web 141025_194215s1_web 141025_185335b_web The lovely vendors: Planner: Music City Events Ceremony Venue: West End United Methodist Church Reception Venue: Noah Liff Opera Center Rentals: Music City Tents and Events Catering: Chef Penelope Cake: Whole Foods Flowers: LMA Designs Band: Emerald Empire Videographer: Details Nashville

Ping and Dick’s Cozy Nashville Wedding

Written 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. Nashville_Wedding_Photographers It's things like their first look. How can you not smile when you see this? Nashville_Wedding_Photography Or this exchange…ah! Love it. :) Nashville_Wedding_Photographers Wedding_Photography_Nashville Wedding_Photography_Nashville I'm a fan of the flowers. My son is a fan of Dick's shark tie. ;) Nashville_Wedding_Flowers Speaking of precious boys, how cute is Dick's grandson?? Wedding_Photography_Nashville The ladies were just stunning -- and really great to run up onto the pool deck in between rain showers for this photo. Nashville_Wedding_Photography 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! :) 141011_163430s1_web Wedding_Photographers_Nashville Nashville_Wedding_Ceremony 141011_174658_web Infectious. Joy. Nashville_Wedding_Photographers 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. Nashville_Wedding_Reception 141011_171445_web 141011_172127_web 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. 141011_181302_web 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! :) 141011_182634_web 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  

Charlotte and Menno’s New York Island Wedding

Written by Mel McLellan

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. 140906_141839s1_web 140906_135349b_web 140906_144804s1_web 140906_145922_web 140906_150829s1b_web 140906_144715_web 140906_154438s1_web 140906_150852A_web 140906_161330s1_web 140906_163037_web 140906_165557s1_web 140906_165655_web 140906_170612s1_web 140906_172425s1_web 140906_173505A_web 140906_161234s1_web 140906_160959s1_web 140906_184459s1_web New_york_wedding_Photography 140906_192932_web 140906_193623s1_web 140906_204458s1b_web Fishers_Island_Wedding 140906_195549s1_web 140906_212616s1_web