jennifer + kyle :: mississippi wedding photographer

Last weekend, Josh and I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Jennifer and Kyle in my (Elizabeth here) hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. Jennifer is a friend of my dear friend Adam, and I was thrilled when she asked us to travel to the deep south to capture their momentous occasion. All of my family now lives in Nashville, so I hadn't been to Mississippi in over a year. This wedding was the perfect opportunity to indulge in lunch at Cafe La Fleur (definitely Laurel's best restaurant) and a milkshake from Holloway's. In case you haven't learned by now, next to friends and family, food is one of my most favorite things and therefore, one of my most missed things about home.

Jennifer and Kyle and all of their friends and family were such a blast to work with. Despite temperatures topping off at 108 degrees (welcome to Mississippi, right?) on Saturday, no one melted and fun was had by all!

The reception was held at the beautiful Rogers-Green House in historic downtown Laurel...

My second bride in a row with killer, sapphire-colored shoes... I'm definitely not complaining :)

Jill Richards of Laurel did all of the floral arrangements for the wedding and reception... I just love her work!

The bride and groom definitely left in style... on a Vespa. That's my kinda getaway vehicle!

Kyle & Jennifer - Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your wedding. We wish you many happy years together!

Ceremony: First Baptist Church of Laurel

Reception: Rogers-Green House

Shoes: shi by Journeys

Floral/Decor: Jill Richards

Dress: Justin Alexander from Mimi's Bridal

Band: The 6550's 

Cake: Sherry Shows

Hair/Makeup: Adrienne Lopez

Programs: Gina Bassett

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!

congratulations :: greensboro wedding photographer

I am thrilled to announce that my dear friend Ashley is engaged!

Photo courtesy of Facebook

Ashley and I have known each other for 10 years (a decade... wow!), and I am so honored that she has asked us to photograph her autumn wedding in my home state of Mississippi. 

Congratulations Ashley and Ryan! Enjoy your time as an engaged couple and have fun planning your upcoming wedding!