Mr. & Mrs. Shultz

Lindsay and Adam are married! They tied the knot during an intimate and joyful ceremony at The Carriage Lane Inn in Murfreesboro, TN! Lindsay and Adam put together a beautiful wedding full of all of the important things: friends, family, love, and laughter. The entire day buzzed with how much everyone involved loves these two to pieces. I haven’t known Adam for very long, but I can easily say that Lindsay is the kindest and most generous person you will ever meet. She might tell some pretty inappropriate jokes but she’s got a heart of solid gold. So it’s no surprise that it was such a wonderful and joyous day.

I think one of my favorite parts of the day was the time we set aside for mother and daughter photos. There’s something so special about the connection those two have. I may or may not have teared up a time or two going through those photos. I’m so happy that Corinne will have these special photos with her mother for many years to come.

My second favorite part of the day had to be the way that Adam looks at Lindsay. You’ll see for yourself below just how he looks at her. He looks at her  with a hint of mischief and as though she’s the best thing he’s ever seen in the entire world.

While photographing the maid of honor speech my camera started fogging up. Eventually I realized it was just me crying! It was hands down one of the best and most heartfelt speeches I’ve ever heard delivered at a wedding. Which just drove home even further how much love surrounds this family.

Please join me in congratulating Lindsay and Adam as they begin the  rest of their lives together as Mr. and Mrs. Schultz!

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

 

 

 

 

 

Cara & Povilas Are Engaged!

 

Cara and Povilas are engaged! During college, Cara ended up in Lithuania for a study abroad program. She was originally supposed to come back after a year but she met Povilas and decided to stay. So it’s only fitting that he proposed to her on graduation day. They are only state-side for a few weeks to celebrate the holidays with family, so I was extremely honored when they decided they needed engagement photos with me before returning to Europe in January!

They’ve got an exciting 2017 ahead of them with Povilas graduating in the spring and planning their destination wedding! Please join me in congratulating these two as they begin this next adventure!

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

Christina & Josh!

 

Josh and Christina got married! (If you didn’t get a chance to see their engagement photos featuring their adorable Dalmation Jewels you can see those here.) Josh and Christina put together such a beautiful wedding with the richest swoon worthy fall colors and details. The ceremony was short and sweet with a lovely bubble filled exit. Not to mention the roses that Christina loved at the Hermitage Golf Course were still blooming!

When I met with Josh and Christina earlier this year to discuss their wedding they told me they wanted the focus of the day to be on their friends and family. They had a lot of people so excited about their wedding that they traveled all the way from Chicago to attend! The reception did not disappoint and the bridal party danced until the venue closed.

Christina was stunning in her absolutely gorgeous dress. Watching her keep it fluffed all day was adorable and entertaining at the same time. Please join me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Del Rosario!

Warmest Wishes

Victoria

Heather & Alan Got Married!

I can’t tell you about Heather & Alan’s wedding, without telling you how they started dating. I had the rare privilege of being friends with Heather and Alan separately before they were together. One day, at a group dinner I saw the way Alan was looking at Heather and I knew immediately he was head over heels. A few weeks later, I met Heather for dinner and casually asked how things were going with Alan. She paused and said, “You’re the second person this week that thinks I’m dating Alan, so I’m starting to think it might be true.” The rest is history, really.

A running theme in Heather and Alan’s relationship is that they call each other “hobbit” and “giant” because there’s a slightly, barely noticeable height difference between them. Naturally, their wedding details had recurring Lord of The Rings references that came together for a beautiful woodsy fantasy feel on their wedding day.

In addition to Lord of The Rings, Heather and Alan are huge fans of Settlers of Catan, a widely popular board game consisting of brick, wheat, sheep, wood, and oar. The Hermitage Golf Course has sheep on the grounds and they were more than happy to accommodate for some Settlers of Catan themed photos. The staff at the Hermitage Golf Course is beyond amazing. They really went above and beyond throughout the entire day to make sure everything went smoothly for the bride and groom. Jessica Winn was a wonderful second shooter and I was so glad to have her shooting with me!

Heather stunned everyone as a gorgeous bride and Alan melted hearts when he teared up during his vows. The speeches were heartfelt. The dancing was enthusiastic. The day was beautiful. Please join me in congratulating Heather and Alan as they embark on a new chapter in their adventure.

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

 

 

 

Mr. & Mrs. Dugger, Part 2!

In case you haven’t seen the first part of Carly & Kyle’s wedding weekend in Mexico, check it out here.

I’m so happy to finally be sharing the photos from this beautiful ceremony and reception! Carly and Kyle didn’t do a first look, which means the first time Kyle saw his bride on their wedding day was as she was coming down the aisle. To call his reaction priceless would be an understatement. To add to the adorableness, once Carly actually reached the end of the aisle Kyle whispered , “That’s just not fair.” The ceremony was so sweet and they wrote their own vows!

The reception was full of heartfelt speeches and it was clear just how excited everyone was to see these two start this chapter of their lives. Also, SO MUCH DANCING!

I’m so excited for Carly & Kyle and everything the future has in store for these two ridiculously sweet and kind people. Thank you so much for letting me be part of such an important day!

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

 

 

Mr. & Mrs. Dugger, Part 1!

Last fall I had the pleasure of doing Carly & Kyle’s engagement photos. If you haven’t seen them yet, check out their downtown Nashville pics here. I was so honored when we had so much fun together that they asked me to fly to Mexico with them to shoot their destination beach wedding!

Because Carly is a crazy (I mean special!) woman, she decided to also throw Kyle a surprise 30th birthday party a few months early on their first night at the resort. How she managed to throw a geek themed surprise party under the radar of an international wedding, I’ll never truly understand. (Thankfully, for my own sanity I don’t have to). The night consisted of partying, a fancy crown custom made for Kyle, karaoke, and Kyle-themed trivia! Little did Carly know, Kyle would go on to wear that crown for most of the wedding day! I’m amazed he didn’t end up with tan lines from that thing…

It was so amazing to see the way everyone involved was full of excitement and joy about seeing these two become husband and wife! The bridesmaids were hilarious and enjoyed reading some interesting spanish wedding tips to the bride while she got her makeup done. I didn’t get to spend much time with the groom and groomsmen because I let the wonderful second shooter cover the guys all day, but based on the photos it looks like they had a fun day too. You can check out the wonderful Aubrey and more of her work over here.

Carly and her mother shared such a beautiful moment before the ceremony. I may or may not have teared up in the moment and also later on going through the photos. Don’t judge me. Carly’s mom gave her a monogrammed hand mirror (with Carly’s NEW initials). Collective “awwwwwwww!” As if that moment wasn’t touching enough, it turns out that Carly’s grandmother gave Carly’s mother the exact same gift on her wedding day! I’m not crying,  YOU’RE crying!

I hope you enjoy the previews of the wedding festivities leading up to the ceremony! In a few weeks, I’ll be posting previews of the ceremony and reception. You haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen these dance moves…

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

The Wade Family!

Last Christmas, Chawn contacted me about gifting a three generation family photo session to the grandparents in the family. I was so excited because for starters, on the phone Chawn was one of the nicest people I think I’ve ever spoken to. Also because it’s just such a sweet idea. What grandparent doesn’t just love photos of their family?!

Coordinating three different families in three different cities took us…a little bit…to coordinate but we did it and it was so worth it in the end! I can’t even begin to tell you how funny/goofy/hilarious/sweet this family is. There’s so much love and everyone just seemed to be enjoying the company. Well, almost everyone was having fun 😉 It’s always so much fun when I get to spend an afternoon with a family that adores each other and has such great bonds.

Little Vivian was the best helper. She did all of my counting to three for me. I mean, that’s basically half of the work right there and she was a whole lot cuter than when I count to three!

As if doing three generations in one photo wasn’t cool enough, we did the session at their beautiful historic family home north of Nashville. I just love everything about it!

Thank you again to the Wade family for choosing me to document your wonderful family!

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

 

 

 

Matt & Cynthia

The day before their wedding, Cynthia posted, “Bring an umbrella and your gameboy, but don’t turn it on until the reception. This bride needs street passes.” For those of you that don’t know, a street pass is a bonus you get when you pass another gameboy in public. This post basically sums up the overall vibe of Matt & Cynthia’s wedding day and relationship. Cynthia has rightfully earned her spot in my Top 3 Most Relaxed Brides list. (Not that I actually have one, but if I did, she would definitely be on it).

The morning forecast called for showers all day and the sky looked ominous. However, right on time for the first look, the skies cleared up and gave us a beautiful day! The storms were kind enough to hold off until right after the sweet outdoor ceremony.

My favorite thing about this wedding was how happy and laid back everyone was. They really were all there just to celebrate Matt and Cynthia finding each other and beginning their lives together. The focus of the day really was entirely on the couple, their love, and their celebration. ❤

Ok enough gushy stuff. Moving on to another thing I loved about this wedding; the details! These guys did such a fantastic job really personalizing and pulling off all of the details together. The whole day was injected with subtle nods to their cohesive geek levels. From the fandom quotes lining the entrance to the wedding to the GORGEOUS custom Dr. Who wedding bands everything was on an entire extra level. Just go ahead and eat your heart out over those beautiful rings for a solid five minutes. Their centerpieces were handmade made by a close friend from a fallen tree and the craftsmanship and love that went into them really showed. Those shoes though! While I was getting a shot of the shoes, every single person that walked by stopped to gawk and fawn over the shoes!

The first exceptionally heart melting moment of the day was the first look. That pure happiness and joy on Matt’s face while he waits for Cynthia is just too precious. I’m so glad they carved out a few moments in the day to capture that first look in photos.

The rain held off until barely after the ceremony but that didn’t stop them from cake-cutting, toasts, and cutting loose on the dance floor. When life gives you lemons, just move everything to the Gazebo!

Matt and Cynthia, it was an absolute joy spending your wedding day with you and I’m so excited to see where your life together takes you!

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

 

 

 

Lindsay & Adam

Guys! Lindsay and Adam are engaged and I couldn’t be more excited about it! Lindsay has been a very close friend of mine for over a decade now and I honestly can’t remember the last time I saw her this smitten, happy, and glowing with love. Not only do I get to have fun laughing with my friends but they’re total geeks. (More and more of my clients are proud geeks and I’m loving it)  If the superman and batman shirts aren’t convincing enough, we did their engagement session at a local book store.

Parnassus Books is a beautiful independent bookstore in Nashville,TN.The owners were kind enough to let us use their space for an evening, even going so far as to stay late to let us shoot after hours. Parnassus is Lindsay’s favorite place to shop for books. The warm atmosphere really lets you feel wrapped up in the excitement of choosing your next best friend *ahem* I mean book. I totally meant book. Parnassus goes to great lengths to create a community with regular events and a junior section. They showed so much kindness and loyalty to their loyal customer by letting us use their space to create these images. Check them out here!

Lindsay and Adam are so playful and goofy together that I just might need a second blog for some “bloopers”.  For now, you’ll just have to settle for the insane amounts of happiness in their engagement photos. I can’t wait for their wedding, it’s going to be one hell of a day.

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria

 

Darren & Chamise

After a ridiculously fun (and really really ridiculously good looking) engagement photo session with Darren and Chamise, I knew their wedding would be a blast. They told me very early on that the family and friends were a very important part of the day for them and they really just wanted the day to be a big celebration of their journey together. The road to the aisle was a long adventure for these two and it was clearly exactly the right adventure.

Their theme was Adventure based on the Pixar film “UP” and really they couldn’t have chosen a more fitting theme. Between the millions of funny faces Darren makes and Chamise’s reactions, every moment is an adventure with these two. They really brought out the them in the details from UP boy scout badges on the bouquet and boutonniere to the gorgeous “You are my greatest adventure” cake topper the whole day was just flat out precious.

When I first met Chamise one of the first things she told me about was the church where the ceremony would be held. Her face lit up the entire time she described this beautiful little historical church. My favorite part of the church is it has two separate red doors. Chamise and Darren entered one door separately as individuals but after the ceremony they left the other door together as man and wife. Does it get any cuter than that?!

The reception had probably the most dancing I’ve seen at a reception yet! People were there to celebrate and they take their celebrating very seriously! The room was full of so much love and sweetness which just poured into all of the toasts.

Darren and Chamise have started their next chapter together moving to Texas and I couldn’t be more thrilled for them! I just know this next leg of your adventure together will be full of wonderful things. And laughs. Lots and lots of laughs.

Warmest Wishes,

Victoria