Hi there,  It’s Jenny back with another awesome wedding to share with you.  I have gotten a little behind on blogging, so please bear with me!  Lots of weddings back to back, ’tis the season!  I am so excited to share Amy & Mike’s wedding with you now!  The day was a wonderful reflection of this couple’s commitment as well as their family, culture and personalities.  I had a blast working with some of my favorite wedding vendors.  Carmen Johnston with Nectar and Co. did an incredible job with Amy’s Filipino inspired florals & decor.  Kevin Nichols with DKH Entertainment kept the party hoppin’ at the Armory Ballroom.  Teddi Wohlford made lots of tasty goodies.  Amanda’s Cakery fed our sweet tooth with cake.  Foley Productions created an amazing highlight clip of their videography you can see by clicking HERE.  Ok so now onto the awesome photo goodness!

The ceremony took place at the beautiful St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Amy wore two dresses for her day!  Her ceremony dress was actually her mother’s dress that was handmade in the Philippines.  Her reception dress, or dancing dress as I like to call it was from David’s Bridal.

The detachable hand beaded train made the dress.  It was just perfect in St. Jo’s.

Some of the bridal details.

Amy’s MOH, also a Jenny, helped her into the dress.

And a few bridals.  I was in love with Amy’s bird cage veil.

We shot their first look in the courtyard.

Just a few tears were shed.

The lovely couple.

The gals being girly and rockin’ their cute parasols.

Guys being guys.

This was a fun group!

I snagged these three shots in the ladies bathroom right before the ceremony they are three of my favs of Amy.  Sometimes the most unlikely places are perfect for a bridal.

The wedding bling.

A few ceremony details including the unity coins that are part of the traditional Filipino wedding tradition.  The ring bearer carried the coins and then the priest blessed them to symbolize the couple commitment to mutually support and share the responsibilities of their marriage and family.

Amy’s daddy took her down to the altar as the choirs of St. Joseph’s serenaded them down the aisle.

It is really one of the most beautiful churches in Macon, GA.

Vows.

Another part of the Filipino wedding tradition that they incorporated is the “Placing of the Veil” that symbolizes the Lord’s presence to protect the couple from sorrow and harm that could break the foundation of their marriage.  Then there was the “Placing of the Cord” that symbolizes the eternal bond that the couple has sworn to respect.  I love the cultural  take that their customs displayed in honoring their marriage vows.

Married!

We took a quick shot right after the ceremony of the newlyweds with all of their wedding guests in front of the church!

Then over the the Armory Ballroom to celebrate the couple and their new marriage.  Amy’s Filipino vibe was perfect! Her wedding coordinator, Jessica Stadtmiller (478.957.3658)  really kept things running smoothly for the reception.

Some of the reception details included Hershey’s Kisses, fans, lots and lots of orchids, paper lanterns, and a unity candle.  Amy even found a Filipino bride for her cake topper.

Amy and Mike made quite the entrance into their reception. I love the spot light DKH provided for extra dramatic effect!

First dance to Dave Matthew’s, “You and Me.”

Then a sweet father daughter dance to follow.

The lovely cake in Amy’s theme and colors by the awesome Amanda Meadows of Amanda’s Cakery.

All the yummy tasty food by Teddy Wohlford with Culinary Creations.

There was lots and lots of dancing.  This group could really boogie down.

During the reception Amy and Mike snuck off with me for a little alone time and a few extra romantics.

I love this series and I also posted a few from this shoot in their first look HERE.

I love this shot.  Amy has a tiny heart tattoo on her wrist.

I also had to break in my Polaroid 600 at this wedding.  I will have to post a couple of the scanned images in another post.

I just could not get enough of that perfect window light.

The last dance will go down as one of my favorite last dances EVER.  The whole group joined in along with Whitney Houston singing “I will Always Love You”

As they exited only Amy would stop to pop a bubble!  I just love this couple.

Thanks so much for having me as part of your day!  It was such an honor to witness your vows and celebrate along side of your friends and family as you start your marriage.  I can’t wait to share more of the memories of  your day with you!

Jenny Evelyn

I am still recovering from Sarah and Toby’s awesome wedding yesterday!  I just had to get a first look up for them today before the leave for the secret honeymoon destination!  I just love these shots of the couple.  Sarah is often referred to as  McCranie by friends and so since yesterday was her last day as an official McCranie I wanted to post her monogram pics!  Have fun being a Layson now!

One last one of the lovely couple!

Thanks again Sarah & Toby and to your friends and family for having me along to document your special day!  I really had so much fun, and I am so glad we all made it through the heat unscathed!

Woooo hooo! Have fun on your honeymoon!

Love, Jenny Evelyn

Alex and John’s wedding was amazing yesterday, and despite the southern heat we made it though the day without a glitch.  I had to post this shots are part of their first look, John is known for wearing mis-matched socks so for his wedding day his bride gave him a pair of coordinating wedding socks. lol.

Such a sweet couple!

Alex I know you are loving your surprise honeymoon and I can’ t wait to hear where you are, and show you more pics!

Jenny Evelyn

So I have purposely been waiting to post this wedding for business reasons so don’t think I forgot to share Donna and Jason’s planned Scotland elopement with you! I have actually being dying to share it with you!   Have you ever heard of such a cool idea…planned elopement!?!  Sooo romantic.  I love this idea, so let me know if you want to do it too!  I have actually known Donna since high school and never even thought I would be shooting her wedding in Scotland!  She was originally planning on Charleston, SC where she and Jason live, but the more the planning got crazy the more they wanted to do something that was more their style.  Jason is a pilot, and he and Donna both love to travel; so after a little research they got in contact with Kimmy at Litu (Leave it to us) I just love the name!  She took the planning over from there.  The wedding was held on March 31 at the Dalhousie Castle right outside of Edinburgh, Scotland.  I also shared a long first look of the wedding while we were in Scotland , so check that out but this is the full preview!

When we arrived in Edinburgh, there was an unexpected early spring snow storm.  Here is a shot of Dalhousie.

While getting ready in the Mary Queen of Scots suite, I got a shot of Donna’s lace dress was a Pronovias by Manuel.

Some other bridal details like her veil and shoes by Martinez Valero.

Kimmy and her husband run Litu together and gave the bride and groom a traditional Scottish wedding gift of the Highland Quaich.  Here are some more of the bride’s details like her other bridal shoes…her Hunter wellies.

Donna looking radiant in some amazing tower window light!  Love it! That’s right I said tower!

Andrew, the piper, came and greeted the bride and thanked her for bringing love and celebration to the castle, then he escorted her down to the chapel where her groom awaited her.   Jason was so dear he got so choked up!  tear.

Such a sweet ceremony.

Kimmy and her husband George were the only people watching besides Koutsunis and me.

The vicar did an incredible job explaining the importance of the covenant of marriage and meaning of their marriage vows, he also added in a little Scottish humor.

rings.

sweet embrace.

Right after the ceremony it was time for the signing of the marriage license and guess what?  I had the distinguished honor of being one of the formal witnesses!  It was so sweet of Donna to have me as her witness.  It really made me feel so special to be part of their day!

K took this shot of us celebrating afterward!

Then Andrew the piper escorted the happy couple out to a reception of cocktails and other surprises.

Litu arranged for drinks and a mini wedding cake made out of thistle petit fours for the couple to cut.

Andrew did not miss any opportunity to teach us another wedding blessing and to have the bride and groom learn about the wedding traditions.

Cheers!

Jason the handsome groom!

Donna was such a dreamy bride!

The snow halted and the sun even came out for a little while so we went out on the castle grounds for bridals and romantics!

Jason joined in and I think he had fun too!

A little love for the the Groom.  Apparently The MACALLAN was the way to go if you are looking for a good scotch!

We also ventured up to hill to a lovely nearby church for some fun shots.

We used the wind for our advantage.

“Till death do us part.”

Just a few more around the castle at sunset.

I think these are the first daffodils that I shot on our whole trip.  Also this Cedar of Lebanon was planted the same year that the castle was built.  Over 500 years ago!

the wellies were a must!

We could not get enough of that beautiful ceiling.

After we finished up the photos the couple headed to the dungeon for a romantic dinner.

Lastly I thought I would end the post with an oldie but a goodie that I dug up in my old photos.  This is a pic of sweet Donna and I at our high school graduation.  Donna, I am so proud of us both and the ladies we have become!  I just had to post this pic!

Thanks Donna and Jason for bringing Koutsunis and I half way around the world for your special day!  We were so honored to be part of it and have the honor to photograph y’all.  All of of your images are posted on my proofsite HERE! Thanks again and look for more from our trip here on the blog…Koutsunis is working on it for me!

Jenny Evelyn

I know this has taken me a little longer than usual to get up…so sorry!  Ivy and Will had an awesome wedding and here are just a few romantics to wet your whistle from their day! We used this little sign board for a little extra fun on their day.  I cannot wait to post the whole preview; it is so fun!

Will was seriously up for anything…what a goof- ball!

I know y’all are having a blast on your honeymoon! I hope you enjoyed the first look!

Jenny Evelyn

Cindy & Matt’s day was a rainy day filled with lots of luck!  I have been dying to post their wedding ever since I shot it a couple of weeks ago!  We were blessed with little breaks in the rain and a fab location for their first look.  Mrs. Paula Knight let us use her enchanted garden that she and her husband built together. We kept calling it the romantic, enchanted garden of love!  It was such a lovely day and a lovely couple.  Cindy started her day at Signature Salon and Spa where the owner Nicole Mitchell rocked a fab updo and her makeup!   It was also a fun place for me to photograph some of Cindy’s details.

Cindy’s dress was by Amsale!  My fav part were the little sweet appliqued flowers at her waist band. The ceremony was later held at Northminster Presbyterian Church.

Cindy was a beautiful bride!

Their first time seeing each other in the enchanted garden!

I already posted some of my favs with the umbrella on the FIRST LOOK!

All the florals were by the fab Carmen Johnston with Nectar and Co.

Can you believe this place is in Macon, GA? I felt like I was back in the UK!

Love these last couple we took right before the rain came!

Back at the church we met up with the wedding part and took a couple of shots outside!

Then a couple of shots inside!

I love when I get to photograph a bride under her veil! I just whip out my trusty Sun Pac Video Light… I just had to post both of these!

Ceremony time.  Cindy got to have the Tuttles (her brother-in-law & sister officiate her ceremony!

Cindy’s sweet twin sis burst into tears right after the ceremony! Too sweet!

I had to add in a little collage of the high fives from the day.  They are all about a high five I posted a similar high five collage at their engagement ***HERE***

This was the most fun trolley ride I have ever had!

We took a little pit stop on the way downtown headed to the reception.

That’s right we stopped at Vineville Beverage!  I think the wedding party was stocking up on champagne!

Some of the bridesmaids were peeking in on our shoot.

Tonight’s gonna be a good, good night!

The couple arriving at the Blacksmith shop!

Beautiful florals at the Blacksmith Shop by Nectar and Co…..and

lots of beautiful details.  Bobby Jo Carver did an excellent job with all the yummy food and the multi-flavored wedding cakes topped with a pair of pears, love birds, and a couple of jingle people.  They also had a signature cocktail called a Peach Bellini.

Cindy surprised her grandmother and other family with a Czech delicacy …Perogies!

The gals wanted one more pic showing off their pockets!

Sam gave a heartfelt speech about her siso!

The Blacksmith Shop was still beautiful in the rain!

D for the Drurys!

Thanks guys for waiting so patiently for me to post your wedding preview!  It was such an awesome day and I cannot wait to share all your images with you! I hope you enjoyed!

Jenny Evelyn