June 2014 Weddings

June was a less busy month, but we were friends with all three brides/couples that we filmed this month. That made each one even that more special for us. Take a look! (YouTube seemed to mess with the colors in some of the videos - forgive the brightness in some clips!)

June 7: Becca & Andrew Coleman
I have known Becca since I was in middle school - we were on the local dance team together! In other words, we wore velvet unitards and danced to Janet Jackson and Britney Spears together. Yeah. Becca started her photography business not too long after that, and her company is now one of the most successful ones in the area. Flameheart Studios is fantastic; we used them for our own wedding, and each time I look at the photos, I find a new favorite one, over a year later. Anyway, so, we were thrilled and flattered when Becca & Andrew asked us to film their wedding! We filmed a baby video for their precious little girl, Jette, previously, and later we filmed her first birthday, but we knew that their wedding day would be such a huge day for them as well.
We spent all morning with the wedding party. Becca and the bridesmaids didn't separate themselves from the boys while getting ready, so we actually got to spend all day with the entire party. We still created a video just for Becca, though. This girl had TWO dresses, each one unique and amazing. Another distinctive thing about Becca's details was her engagement ring; it has a pink stone in it, and the band has an almost textured look. Very cool! This is also the first time I had heard this song that she chose for this video, and it fit the flow of the video so well. Anyway, here is Becca's "The Dress" video!
Becca - The Dress
Becca & Andrew were married at Cedarwood Weddings, an absolutely GORGEOUS venue in Nashville. There's an older house with a huge front porch, a swing hanging from a tree in the front yard, a back patio (one covered and one not), a rolling hills outdoor space, and a barn (where the cocktail hour was). The amount of detail that this venue puts into everything is amazing, and the bouquets they made were to die for. They were huge and beautiful and perfect. We worked with You + We Photography who came all the way from California! This award-winning company takes some breathtaking photos, and Becca & Andrew's photos turned out to be no exception to that. Sasha (I'm probably not spelling his name right...) was great to work with. You will also see lots of Jette in this one, because, well, she's one of our favorite kiddos. She's pretty adorable. You also get to see their stylish wedding party (the men wore a dark blue suit, and the ladies wore blush pink, white, or gold) as well as their first babies, Dino & Jolie (their pups!). If I'm truthful, the end of this video makes me tear up a little every time. Look how happy they are. We love you guys, and we hope you have the greatest adventures together.
Becca & Andrew - Intro



June 20: Rachael & Austin Carson
Rachael is one of my other best friends, and I was honored to be a Matron of Honor in her wedding! RayRay and I have known each other since kindergarten and started really re-connecting in high school; it didn't take long to become attached at the Hip. I feel like I've been through everything with this girl, including (of course, the typical high school girl...) loves and break-ups. When she told me about this guy she worked with who had a crush on her, though, I felt like I needed to do a little "research." She wasn't quite ready for a relationship at the time, but after seeing that he seemed like the type of guy she would like (Facebook can tell you a lot about a person!), I convinced her to date him. Which really means, I was the reason they got married. (KIDDING...but you're welcome. haha)
So, I, obviously, got to spend all morning with the bride, but because I was actually in the wedding, Casey got to do all the filming for this one. We began the bride's day by jumping on her bed, screaming that it was her wedding day! Rachael's friend, Cassie, did some of the hair for the day, and her other friend/practically family member, Darla, did our make-up. Our dresses were a bright marine (maybe? haha, I wore it, and I don't even know) blue, but Rachael's dress is the one you should really care about. It had a lace neckline, wrapped around her waist, and then flared out at her hips. She wore a delicate birdcage veil that was accented with a giant flower. She. looked. gorgeous. My favorite parts of this video? The typical "Rachael" faces (see 1:12, 1:48, 1:58, 3:01...), Mary Beth & I both getting to zip up her dress, and the first looks with her dad and mom. So precious.
Rachael - The Dress
Rachael & Austin were married at The Church on Main in Chattanooga. Casey & I lived in Chattanooga when we went to college, but this was still the first we had ever heard of this venue. I fell in love with it (and secretly wished I had looked at it for my own wedding!). It looks like a beautiful, elegant church on the outside, and the inside is this trendy, rustic space with hardwood floors and brick walls. The photographer for the day was Keepsake Photography (Fun fact - Its owner got married in May...we just blogged about her wedding! haha). Rachael & Austin's photos turned out vibrant and beautiful. Check out Keepsake if you are looking for wonderful photos at a reasonable value! We recommend her to brides very often!
The first clip of their Intro shows you the personalities of Austin and his groomsmen (three of which were his brothers). These boys were hilarious and were super fun to be around all day. Favorite part of this one? The bride & groom's first look with Austin's "Wow." Priceless. And necessary. :) We are happy for you two, and we can't wait to see you soon!
Rachael & Austin - Intro
And, just for fun, we posted their reception video. This song they played at their reception matched with the seriousness of the details and the fun dancing warranted posting.
Rachael & Austin - Reception Dance Montage


June 21: Ashley & Josh Harris
I also knew the third bride of the month! Ashley and I endured medical school together, and I was always impressed by how brilliant she is. She is applying to Internal Medicine residencies now! Her husband is a Physical Therapist, so just imagine how smart their (one day, maybe) kids will be. Ashley & Josh have a special story because they met, got engaged, and got married in less than a year! When you know, you know, right? They were married at Farrar Hill Farms in Manchester, another new venue for us. This venue has an old, beautiful barn, and the couple chose to use hay covered in quilts for their guests' seating. Such a cute, country chic wedding. We worked with Studio Verabella, a photography company who seems to go above and beyond for their clients! The couple chose coral and turquoise for their colors, and Ashley and her family paid special attention to all of the details. Congratulations to our favorite neighbors! ;)
Ashley & Josh - Intro