May 2014 Weddings

May was our busiest work month up to this point...we had six weddings. SIX. We were so busy, but we were happy to be at each wedding, and knowing we could capture each couple's day was rewarding. (YouTube seemed to mess with the colors in some of the videos - forgive the brightness in some clips!)

May 3: Hannah & Brian McMahon
Hannah & Brian were married in Crossville, TN at a local church. They had a rustic chic wedding, and I loved everything about it. Their ceremony was dressed with hanging burlap, fabric, and chandeliers, and a wooden structure stood at the alter, covered with flowers. The bride's dress was gorgeous and covered in lace, and the bridesmaids wore natural colored dresses, all in different styles, complete with headbands. The little flower girls were dressed similarly. The men complimented the ladies in their cream colored tuxes. At the reception, the wedding party broke out in a choreographed song, adding to the fun of the night. :) We worked with Simply Posh Photography, whose styling is unique and fit this wedding perfectly. Here is their Intro video! Congrats you two!
Hannah & Brian - Intro



May 17: Cori & Matt McBride
Cori & Matt were married at Vinson Farms in Sparta, TN, a relatively new wedding venue in the area. Casey spent all day with Cori and her wedding party. Cori and her bridesmaids were laid-back and made for a pretty stress-free morning! The bride's dress was beautiful and, to me, resembled a vintage lace quilt, if there ever was such a thing. I loved it, and I loved the way it looked on Cori even more! The girls wore blush pink and cowgirl boots. :) Here is Cori's "The Dress" video:
Cori - The Dress
The Intro video really helps you get the feel of this wedding day, from the song choice, to the old, vintage cars, to the hay bale seats, to the old door that stood at the beginning of the aisle. Again, this location is gorgeous, and anyone looking to get married in the area should check it out. Who wouldn't want that pond in their background? Or to use those carriages to ride in on? (We actually used carriages from this venue at OUR wedding - highly recommended. :) ) Also shown are bagpipe players...this was new for us! The groom likes bagpipe music, and one of his surprises at the wedding was hired bagpipe musicians! How fun. :) More highlights from this wedding? A terrific cake smash, lanterns at the exit, and working with one of our favorite photographers - Flameheart Studios! Congrats!
Cori & Matt - Intro


May 17: Chelsea & Jacob McDowell
Obviously, we had two weddings on this day! We couldn't turn either couple down, so I had the pleasure of filming the McDowell wedding. Chelsea and I have known each other for a few years now. We used to dance together, and let me tell you, she was such a pretty dancer. I think a lot of her strength is her grace, and that describes her in general as well. To me, Chelsea is graceful, soft spoken, kind-hearted, and beautiful. I knew her wedding would be beautiful as well. Chelsea & Jacob were married at Rosewood Chapel - an old house with a chapel, an outdoor ceremony space, and a backyard patio for the reception site. We worked with SPhotography, a company that we had not met before, but their pictures turned out to be fantastic - check them out! Wedding colors were grey and bright yellow, and Chelsea wore a fitted dress with a lace overlay that flared out at the bottom and floated when she walked. One of my favorite parts about their ceremony was that Chelsea's father walked her down the aisle, and her step-father married her and Jacob. I loved that both had the honor of being such important parts of the day. There was a bonfire at the reception and fun, prop-filled dancing as well. Another thing I didn't mention, and it is the most important about this couple. They were lucky enough to meet each other and fall in love YEARS ago. They deserve to spend the rest of their lives together. Thank you for allowing us to film for you, Chelsea. I am a fan of you and your family! Congrats to you and Jacob!
Chelsea & Jacob - Intro




May 24: Heather & Zach Jolly
Heather is a photographer that we are able to work with pretty often, and we were excited to be able to film her wedding day! (We were secretly hoping she would ask us from the day we found out she was engaged!) Heather & Zach were married at a gorgeous new wedding location - Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness. This is a large outdoor space that is surrounded by open land (and some wild boars here and there!), complete with a big red barn for reception purposes, and a little house for the wedding party to get ready. We fortunately were able to work with Flameheart Studios again, and Becca's bride + groom photos from this wedding are some of my favorite from her in general. Heather chose purple and orange for her wedding colors, and she was a beautiful bride in her lace dress. I was sad to miss this wedding but glad that Casey got to film it! Congrats, Heather & Zach!
Heather & Zach - Intro




May 24: Lindsey & John Quirk
Okay, so since we have started LemonDrop Productions, we have been able to film several ADPi weddings, and I have missed all but one. I was determined to film this one! Lindsey & John were married at Lilac Farms at Arrington Vineyards, a new venue for us. "Gorgeous" would be the way to describe this venue. Outdoor space, barns, patios, cute bridal party houses, AND a large vineyard. The bridesmaids wore blue (and were super entertaining all day long), and the bride glowed in her sparkling wedding dress. I worked with Sarah Ingle Photography, and I was super impressed with Lindsey & John's wedding photos! The reception was a party and ended with a dance circle and a large group hug. I was so glad to film this wedding, especially since I got to reunite with some of my sorority sisters. Congratulations to Lindsey & John!
Lindsey & John - Intro




May 31: Mary Beth & Drew Haston
I'm pretty partial to this wedding since the bride is one of my best friends, but I will do my best not to brag *too* much. Maybe. :) Okay, so a little back story on MB & Drew is that they had crushes on each other in high school but never dated. In fact, the best man's speech stated that Drew thought Mary Beth was an "angel." How precious is that? Fast forward a few years to college, when they finally dated. Almost immediately, you could tell that Drew was head over heels for Mary Beth, and Mary Beth had a pretty constant smile on her face. Drew just made her insanely happy. These two compliment each other so well, and their wedding day was perfect. Because I was a bridesmaid, Casey filmed on his own most of the day, and he got to spend his whole morning with us girls. (Don't let him lie to you - he loved it. lol) We started the day at the hair salon for the bride to get her hair fixed (at Essentials Salon & Day Spa), and we finished getting ready in MB & Drew's new home. Mary Beth studied interior design in college, and you can tell by looking at her home - the Tennessee sign is my favorite thing...I wanted to steal it. :) Robbie Moore did our face makeup; she does beautiful work, and I'm not just saying that because we used her for our wedding or because she's a dear friend of mine! Anyway, so, Mary Beth's dress. Stunning. Sweetheart neckline, fitted waist, and then it flowed out around her. Her cathedral veil only added to her elegance. And every time I watch this video, I tear up at the first look she had with her father. He was so proud, and you could tell it in her face. It monsoon-ed on the way to the wedding site, and the threat of rain was imminent throughout the early afternoon. As we were leaving the bridal house, though, the sun came out through the fog, and I think all of us girls thanked the good Lord at how beautiful it was. "It's such a perfect day." 
Mary Beth - The Dress
In the Intro video, you can see the weather as it rolled in that morning. The boys spent the morning playing baseball, and Drew threw in some exercises, haha. The couple chose pink, grey, and gold as wedding colors, so the girls wore blush pink, cotton dresses, and the men looked handsome in grey tuxes with dark blue ties. The couple took a sweet moment to pray together and read notes from each other before the ceremony, and Drew finally got to see his bride as she walked down the aisle. Mary Beth & Drew were also married at Bridgestone/Firestone Centenniel Wilderness. Guests sat in old church pews, and the wedding party walked through antique white doors. I loved this wedding. Thank you to Casey Mackie Photography for being so wonderful to work with! Mary Beth & Drew, we are so ridiculously happy for you.
Mary Beth & Drew - Intro






And that was our month of May! Insane, huh? Thank you, brides, grooms, photographers, venues, and other vendors for making this month so much fun. Congratulations to all of you!

April 2014 Weddings

I am WAY behind on blogging. What, like, 4 months? We have been busy here! Since the beginning of April we have filmed 2 dance recitals, 1 birthday party, and 15 weddings. Whew. While Casey has been editing his tushy off, I studied for and took my medical school board exams (the second set). Maybe now we can catch up!

April 5: Bethany & Jordan Worley
I can't begin to tell you how excited we were for this wedding. We have wanted to do a destination wedding since the beginning, and when Bethany contacted us and said that her wedding was in Destin, FL, we immediately agreed to go. (It helps that Destin is Casey's favorite beach!) So, we drove the 9ish hours to Florida, and we spent all the next morning with Bethany & her bridal party. The girls got ready in a huge beach house that they rented, with some of the guys popping in and out through the day. It was nice because some of the girls even got to walk a few steps away and spend some time on the beach before they got ready. These girls were so fun, and I just have to brag a bit on Bethany's wedding dress and shoes. Her dress had a beautiful neckline that looked like seashells in a sweetheart shape. Then, her SHOES. Her shoes were HAND-PAINTED. They were amazing. My favorite bridal shoes I've ever seen. You can see her shoes and the fantastic Etsy shop that made them here: Bethany's awesome shoes! Her bridesmaids are also selfie queens. I think I heard "Let me take a selfie," more that day than I ever have. haha. We played off of it for her "The Dress" video, though. Here it is!
 Bethany - The Dress
Bethany & Jordan were married at Vue on 30A. According to their website, it is "The only restaurant on Florida's Scenic Highway 30A that has been voted as having the Best Waterfront Dining by Florida Travel + Life Magazine and most recently the "Best Place to Watch a Sunset" by the readers of Destin Magazine. Here, you'll experience a fresh approach to dining with a delicious menu designed and prepared by Chef Giovanni Filippone, who was recently named a Best Chefs America 2013 chef! In addition to these accolades, Vue on 30a continues to be a "Most Booked" restaurant at OpenTable.com." It was pretty spectacular. If you are in the area, definitely stop by! Their photographer was V & V Photography who was easy to work with and who took some pretty awesome shots on the beach! The only downside to this whole day was the weather. It simply wouldn't cooperate - it unfortunately rained during the ceremony time. Luckily, plan B worked well, and the couple was married on the patio at the Vue. The rained stopped long enough to catch some photos and video on the beach afterwards though, thank goodness! Another favorite thing of mine? Their wedding cake looked like a sandy beach. :) Thank you for the referral, Lynsie!
Bethany & Jordan - Intro



April 19: Chelsea & Ryan Watlington
Okay, so I have known Chelsea and her family for years now. Her mom was a teacher of mine in high school and a fabulous one at that. We were honored when they asked us to film their April wedding. Chelsea & Ryan were married at one of our favorite local venues - The Clark House. This venue is made up of a gorgeous older house with a spacious backyard for outdoor ceremonies, a barn to take photos with, and an outdoor reception area that can be covered and enclosed if weather is less than perfect. Their catering is also YUMMY. Their photographer was Chris Bright, who was also a friend of the bride's family. Live music played, really setting the mood for a beautiful ceremony. The wedding party wore turquoise, and there were pops of coral throughout. (I'm pretty partial to those colors - we used pretty similar ones for our wedding! haha) Congrats to this sweet couple!
Chelsea & Ryan - Intro