lily :: bridal portraits + bridesmaids' luncheon :: mississippi wedding photographer

I know many of you are anxiously waiting to see photos from Adam+Lily's beautiful south Mississippi wedding this past weekend, and there's good news and bad news:

The bad news is that you'll have to wait to just a couple more days to see more photos of the lovely couple. Patience, people... patience.

The good news is that today I'm sharing a few images from our mini impromptu bridal session and her lovely bridesmaids' luncheon.

The weekend of these bridal portraits and their engagement session was the first time I had ever met Lily. I'd heard Adam talk about this amazing girl he was so in love with for months, and with all that chatter about how great she is, he'd set my expectations pretty darn high. But you wanna know what? Lily lived up to every single great thing Adam had to say about her. The girl has got it all... she's gorgeous, kind, funny, a great cook (anybody try the cinnamon peach ice cream at the reception???), and we chummed it up just like old pals.

And considering my use of the word "chummed," which I've never said before in my life, I've obviously been watching wayyy to much of the London Olympics. But I digress.

I'm so glad Lily and Adam found each other, and even more excited to say that I've gained a way awesome new friend.

Doesn't she look AMAZING, y'all? I'm in love with this dress by designer Mori Lee from Mimi's Bridal and her birdcage veil was constructed by none other than her groom.

On the morning of the wedding, in true southern tradition, Lily had a bridesmaids' luncheon with all the closest ladies in her life. The tone was fun and relaxed and featured some amazing food catered by Marilyn Fuquay of Laurel.

Here's a peek at their invitation suite created by the incredible Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence with artwork by Adam...

As a gift to Lily's bridesmaids, Adam created these amazing pieces of art, all cut from the same painting. Be sure to check out his work here.

Watch out for more photos from the wedding later this week!

good things come in small packages :: greensboro photographer

This morning, after running some errands (i give huge props to myself on this one for having on makeup and real clothes before noon), I checked the mail as I pulled into the driveway and was so excited when I found a little package fromhello dearie in my  mailbox! My friend Dawn in Mississippi is one of the owners and creative brains behind hello dearie, and they make some of the most adorable things you have ever seen, from hair accessories and cloth dolls to superhero capes and funky pillows. 

When I saw these headbands she's been making, I just had to place my order! Dawn did a great job - I gave her a basic color scheme and she created this beauty. Really... who can resist a good summer fashion accessory like this?!

On a bit of a sidenote, wouldn't this headband be PERFECT as a bridesmaid's gift or even for a barn/farm engagement session?! Especially as a clip with a birdcage veil for you vintage country brides... I'm in love with the idea.

... and aren't their business cards just precious?! I am assuming they are Lucky Luxe (Dawn - please correct me if I'm wrong) - another great business in my hometown. All you brides out there looking for some really classy, one-of-a-kind letterpress invitations, check them out! I don't know the owner personally, but I've seen her work and it is OUTSTANDING.

Seriously though - check out hello dearie on Etsy and head on over to Dawn's blog! I promise you'll be glad you did!