Many, many thanks go out to the incredibly talented people who contributed to this day:
Shannon Reeves, Shannon Reeves Events
Angela Haley, Hemstitch vintage
Katherine & Michael
Jessica Miller, Make Me Blush
Danielle Berg, D Marie Couture
Julie Sherwood, Lucia Bella Designs
Chris Dekmar, for the lovely Super 8
Missy Gunnels, Missy Gunnels Florals

We are incredibly grateful for the ladies at Style Me Pretty, who featured this shoot on the blog.

I thought I would start a little series of blogs showing you some of the beautiful finds on Pinterest. If you aren’t on Pinterest, get prepared for what is sure to become your newest addiction. If you are on Pinterest, we would love it if you would follow us, it’s an amazing resource for anyone planning their wedding and we add new inspiration to our boards daily.

For now, i’m sharing a color palette that has me swooning… sage, mint, tangerine, blush, and coral.

Cake design: Zoe Clark Cakes

Tablescape: The Wedding Chicks

Necklace: Style Me Pretty

Palette: To-Be-Charmed

Fuji Pro 400

As I sit here writing this, I can’t help but be overwhelmed with… gratitude. I’m grateful for every minute that we get to spend doing what we love. I love that I get to spend one of the happiest days with people that are so in love each other and want to join their lives together. I’m grateful for my Father’s love. I’m grateful for for the ability to document love as I see it.

Brett and Ashley met the summer after their sophomore year while attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville. One night after seeing “Across the Universe” together, Brett asked Ashley if he could kiss her, and she said “No”. Luckily, Brett kept pursuing Ashley, and after winning a bet a few months later, he finally got that kiss he had been after. After they had been dating for a little over a year, God called Ashley to the World Race- an incredible, but long journey around the world. Ashley wasn’t quite sure if Brett was “the one”, but Brett and Ashley both knew that God had something incredible in store for them. In August 2009, Ashley left, and Brett waited. Soon, Jesus brought Ashley home and they decided that they had been brought together to serve Him in a loving and wonderful life together.

Thank you, Brett & Ashley, for letting us be with you in this first part of your story together. We love you both!

Our heartfelt thank you’s go out to:
Ceremony Venue/Reception: Palazzo del Sol, Destin Florida
Photography: Lauren Kinsey Photography
Florals: Celestine’s Special Occasions
Cake Design: Adonna’s Bakery
Event Coordination: Sweet P Designs
Event Rentals: Gulf Coast Tents
Bride’s Gown: Watters Wtoo
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Forever 21
Groomsmen’s Suits: Express Men
Bride’s Hairpiece: Handmade

Kodak Portra 400.

Every now and then, I will have a session that just blows my mind and gives me the warm fuzzies. Working with Kristin + Joel was just that- even though we are getting ready to move into the autumn months, it warms me all up inside when I look at these images. Almost every single image made me catch my breath… Kristin, you are truly breath taking. I can’t wait to work with you again.

Wished we could have celebrated in Baton Rouge with you!

During the ceremony, the family surrounded Abbey + Denson and prayed for strength in their marriage and in their faith. It was such a lovely day.

Our {heartfelt} thank you’s go out to our friends:
Ceremony: Alys Beach, Florida
Reception: Fonvielle Press, Alys Beach, Florida
Coordination: Christina Gillon of Fete Weddings & Events
Floral Design/Styling: Brian Watson + the team at Myrtie Blue
Videographers: Kento Films, Destin, Florida
Photography: Lauren + Michael Kinsey, Lauren Kinsey Photography
DJ: Gulf Talent Services
Cake Designer: Cakes by Tanis
Dress Designer: Vera Wang
Suits: Polo Ralph Lauren
Bridesmaids Dresses: COMING SOON!
Hair/Makeup: Laura Ballard