Childhood Home Wedding in Lascassas, TN - Katie and Matt

There is nothing more charming than photographing a backyard wedding at a childhood family home. I get such joy walking through a house looking at all the family photos and seeing pictures of my client as a little child. It’s easy in my job to look at a wedding as formula. First we do the getting ready photos, then we do the portraits, then comes the ceremony, and so forth. Seeing a photographic timeline of how a client came to be where they are now and knowing how much love their parents have for their no longer little baby, whips everything back into focus (pun intended). Having your wedding or reception where you grew up adds history and depth that isn’t possible in a venue. It also adds so much more work. SO MUCH MORE and you really need to be ready for a massive commitment. You also must have a coordinator and not just a day of coordinator, but I digress.

Katie and Matt were married last fall in Lascassas, TN at her family church, Lascassas First Baptist. Lascassas is about 50 miles outside of Nashville. The reception followed at her childhood home. The view was absolutely gorgeous and there were horses. What could be better? The couple was ADORABLE. You couldn’t help but be happy around Katie. Her joy and enthusiasm bubbles over. You’ll see it in the photos. We photographed around the town of Lascassas and I got to hear all the stories about different shops and their owners. One of the best moments was their exit when their guests threw paper airplanes at the couple. Katie is a flight attendant! Their reception dance floor was hilarious. Katie’s dad, who appeared to be a reserved man, really let loose and had all of us in stitches. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite images from Katie and Matt’s childhood home wedding in Lasscassas, TN. See their vendors below.

Here are links to more home weddings I’ve photographed:
Allison & Alex
Sarah & Simon
Julia & Ryan
Lauren & Michael

Planner - Simply Yours Weddings
Florist- Murfreesboro Flower Shoppe
Catering - Tasty Table Murfreesboro
Reception Music- Premier
Rentals- Southern Events Online 
Lighting- Bright Event Productions 
Coffee & Donuts- Donut Country Mufreesboro
Paper Goods- Designs in Paper 

Covid Micro Home Wedding - Allison and Alex

Allison & Alex are another one of my 2020 couples that decided that despite the pandemic, they wanted to be married in 2020. They didn’t want it to keep them from being husband and wife for a full year so they opted to do an intimate ceremony this year and had a small reception following at Allison’s parents’ house. Next year they are going to have a large ceremony and celebration so that all that they love can be present to share in their happiness.

Their micro wedding took place in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN. I personally thought that it was far more stunning than the sanctuary and added so much to the charm of the day. Throughout the ceremony Allison could not stop glancing up at Alex. It was adorable. After having to reschedule their date already once, it was apparent that they were so happy to be finally getting married.

Everything was so personal, elegant and charming. The reception was spread out all over Allison’s parents’ beautiful house. There was something so wonderful about watching people mingling in the kitchen of the bride’s family home. They cut their cake in the living room, toasted in front of the fireplace, and settled onto the sofa to watch a video message from friends that couldn’t be there to celebrate with them. Again, 2020 has brought us back to what is important, there was plenty of flair that day (notice Alex’s goose feather accessories), but there was so much love and homey charm. Please enjoy Allison and Alex’s Covid Micro Home Wedding Sneak Peek. Congratulations to you both. You are lovely and I am so excited photograph you again next year!

Special thanks to the vendors:
Planner: Weddings by Helen
Florals: The English Garden
Catering: Beyond Details

Sneak Peek Boulder Colorado Intimate Home Wedding - Sarah & Simon

I'm trying so hard not to write a dissertation on this wedding. I met Sarah years ago when she was interning for Angela Proffitt and I took her headshot. Not long after, she took a job with The Collection, the company that I was photographing for. She was the Diana to my Ann(e). She was around when I met Taylor, she got chiggers at sessions when I got chiggers and when she moved away, I missed my Sarah. This girl was one of the main reasons that I stayed sane at my wedding. She oversaw setting up my reception and I didn't have to lift a finger. So when she called me and told me that she wanted me to photograph her tiny wedding (can we start calling them that) in her backyard in Boulder, Colorado, I could not wait to be involved.

About a year ago Sarah and I were chatting on the phone about this awkward dinner that her roommate was making for her and this guy that her roommate wanted to set Sarah up with. She was mortified by this idea and could not imagine a more awkward situation. Well that awkward dinner led Sarah to the love of her life. Sarah and Simon are literally perfect for each other. It's undeniable. 

Last week I flew from Nashville, Tennessee to Boulder Colorado for their Intimate Home Wedding and Reception. I photographed a lifestyle engagement session in their home on Thursday and their vow ceremony and reception on Friday. They wrote some of the most poetic and beautiful vows I have ever heard and had a spontaneous first dance in their living room with no one around. Also Rosie, their Min Pin who was also my friend in Nashville, was an active part of their day. 

I'll stop there. Please enjoy the Sneak Peek of their Boulder, Colorado Intimate Home Wedding.

Special thanks to all of their vendors:
Hair: West End Salon
Makeup: Tru Skin
Wedding Dress Designer: Willowby by Watters
Dress Shop: Boulder Bridal
Reception Dress: Mod Cloth
Florals: Fiori Flowers
Catering: Savory Cuisines Catering
Chair Rental: RC Special Events