Enjoy a few of our choices from Erik & Brooke’s wedding at The Henry Clay, a Louisville wedding venue.
Will and Jessica met in 2014 at the University of Alabama and have talked every day since! After Jessica moved back to her home in Athens, Georgia post-school, Will stayed in Alabama—so they made it work long distance for the greater part of their 4 year relationship. Eventually, they both finally ended up in Birmingham, Alabama in 2017 and the rest is history!
Since Will’s family was from the Louisville, Kentucky area, they decided to have their wedding at the beautiful Crystal Ballroom located in The Brown Hotel. Their Brown Hotel wedding was elegant, classy, and modern.
Enjoy a few highlights from their Brown Hotel Wedding in The Crystal Ballroom!
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Dr. Benny & Sarah’s The Apiary wedding was a Black Tie Optional/Creative, elegant, classy, and modern affair. Shelly Fortune Event Design masterfully crafted the style and timeline in a way that helped make the day a culmination of family, friends, and the celebration of who Benny & Sarah are.
The Apiary Fine Catering & Events provided a lovely, clean, and artisanly crafted environment and culinary experience.
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We love The Apiary weddings because of the uniquely modern, yet elegantly classy feel of The Apiary’s aesthetic. Scroll to see more from Sarah & Benny’s The Apiary Wedding!
If you’re interested in securing an Apiary wedding photographer, for your wedding date we’d love to chat with you as it’s one of our favorite venues to work with! There’s no obligation to book us, and if we think someone else might be a better fit, we’ll gladly refer you!
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Benny & Sarah are a sweet couple filled with confidence and energy. Benny is such a relaxed guy with a great sense of humor and loads of charm. Sarah is so endearing, sweet, and genuine.
Among other things, during our session we talked about Benny’s experience as a infectious disease doctor, how Sarah grew up with older brothers (so she didn’t mind walking through a field of tall grass with heels on!), and a good pair of comfortable dress shoes!
Kirk & Rachelle’s wedding was filled with joy and excitement; though it was overcast and rainy almost the whole day, we had tons of amazing moments to document. They had their ceremony at St. Elizabeth of Hungary and their reception at The Olmsted.
What we like about Kirk & Rachelle’s wedding gallery is that is shows that no matter rain or shine, we can come away with beautiful, meaningful photographs that you’ll be thrilled with. It may be “ideal” for everything to go “perfect” on your wedding day, but it’s smart to plan ahead and roll with the punches! Kirk & Rachelle prepared by purchasing cute umbrellas for themselves and entire their wedding party. We even had the opportunity to do a fun shot with them all in front of The Olmsted holding their umbrellas!
Well, what are you waiting for? Scroll down and check it out! : )
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Cody & Maddie are having their wedding at The Olmsted, and though they had plans to fly in for their wedding, they weren’t sure were they’d like to have their engagement session. Maddie expressed that she’d like in to be indoors, and to have an elegant, perhaps modern feel, so we suggested the newly opened The Omni Hotel Louisville.
Our goal was to incorporate interesting aspects of The Omni, so we made use of all the Kentucky memorabilia, as well as the unique furniture and decor located in the library, (like the type-writer you’ll see below). We also incorporated the hanging Edison lights which are located in The Market. Lastly, you’ll see the historic Falls City Theatre Equipment Sign which was curated from the famous Louisville-local business which no longer stands across the street.
All-in-all, we had a wonderful time with Maddie & Cody, which we think shows in their photos!
Have a look and enjoy!
Jonathan & Chelsea’s mid-Summer Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Wedding was filled with deep relationships, joy, and excitement. Jonathan is so kind and people oriented, and Chelsea so personable and genuine, making the day seem almost like a fairy tale.
As Louisville wedding photographers, we love Yew Dell Weddings not only because it has this really neat stone castle on site, but also because it’s a great place to host your entire wedding day in one spot. It’s well-kept, full of interesting botany, has a cute and very exotic-looking area for your wedding ceremony, as well as a string-lit area for your cocktail hour and a geometric-ceiling reception space.
Yew Dell made it to our list of Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Louisville, and it’s definitely become a favorite of our for wedding photography. So, for brides considering a Yew Dell wedding, we highly recommend!
Their wedding featured lush florals and event design by White Cat Weddings. We loved Jonathan’s velvet shoes from Asos.
Though it’s tough to pick a single part of the day that was our favorite, it’s hard not to gravitate towards their first look when Jonathan lost his marbles over his gorgeous bride!
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Joey & Taylore’s Frazier History Museum wedding was filled with joy and excitement. We loved getting to know them during their engagement session in a local greenhouse and their Frazier History Museum wedding was just as fun!
We love Frazier History weddings because of the clean atmosphere, rooftop ceremony spot, and modern feel.
We partuclarly love the spot outside the Frazier where Joey & Taylore had their first look. The staggered stone floor, string lights, and lush greenery make for a great photo spot!
Take a moment to read their story and see their beautiful wedding day!
Taylore and Joey’s story, like many other fairy tale beginnings, started in the driveway of a rent-controlled college house on a cold, snowy December night. In fact, to add to the romanticism, it was an ugly Christmas sweater party that initially brought the two together.
Joey first laid eyes on Taylore as he pulled up to the house. Naturally, she was wearing a less-than-flattering Christmas sweater, but Joey had never seen anything so beautiful.
After spending most of the night working up the liquid courage to talk to her, Joey finally made his move. As he sauntered across the room to strike up a conversation, he noticed there was exactly one guy at the party wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. Himself.
Instead of being discouraged by what seemed to be an admittedly lame aspect about himself, Joey continued his way across the room. Using the ugly sweater as a springboard for conversation, the two began to really bond. Almost immediately Taylore opened up to him and even asked him on a date!
Not quite.
It turned out that even though his persistence would later lead to a marriage proposal, on this particular night, Taylore promptly revealed that she was not interested and that she had a boyfriend who happened not to be in attendance at the party. But there was something about Taylore that kept him interested despite the initial rejection.
It wasn’t until after the Spring semester that Joey would have his second chance to earn a date with Taylore. During the summer of 2012 (really tough year for the Raiders, by the way), the couple’s paths would cross again... and not by accident!
Through mutual friends, the two got back in touch. Only this time, Joey wasn’t the one extending the interest! Taylore, now boyfriend-less, and Joey, still girlfriend-less, hit it off immediately.
As days turned to weeks and weeks to months, the pair spent the entire summer together. They remained close while Joey studied abroad in Australia, and eventually moved in together to finish out Joey’s final semester at Indiana University.
Shortly after graduating they moved to Columbus, Ohio and have lived there happily ever since! The couple now have a Yellow Lab, Sonny, and a house in German Village near downtown Columbus.
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Adam & Samantha’s Whitehall wedding was held on June 24th, 2017 on a beautiful summer day.
From the beginning of their relationship, Adam has always treated Samantha like a princess. “He was the guy who always sent me flowers on random occasions, or when I was having a bad day; the guy who knew how to plan the perfect date night, and the guy who would drive the 416 mile trip from Atlanta to Crestwood - if it meant we got to spend an extra weekend together. “
Since Adam is from Georgia, you’ll notice the peach in some of the flatlay photos, as well as a horse-race stamp, which is part-and-parcel for Kentucky culture.
The Historic Whitehall House and Gardens provided lovely and intriguing milieu for their soft, romantic wedding.
Adam & Samantha’s Whitehall wedding day was featured on Kentucky Bride.
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Cake: Heitzman’s Bakery
Rentals: Reliable Rentals
Entertainment: Masters of Music
Hair & Makeup: Southern Bridal Styles
Suit: Jim’s Formal Wear
Fans: Balsa Circle
Wedding Photographers: Jeff & Michele
Venue: Whitehall
Florist: Lloyd’s Florist
Papergoods: White Willow Paper Co.
Dress Boutique: Bridal Suite of Louisville
Ring Box: The Family Joolz
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Jordan Berry and Emily Berry are two very genuine, down-to-earth people whose families come from very different parts of the globe.
Jordan is known as the NFL punter for the Pittsburg Steeler’s—a native Australian who came to the United States after graduating as the flagship kicker from the Pro Kick school established by Australian coach Nathan Chapman (see ESPN's article on Jordan Berry and Pro Kick).
Emily met Jordan during their attendance at Eastern Kentucky University.
Jordan & Emily's wedding reception was held at The Round Barn Stable of Memories, a historic thoroughbred-barn-turned-museum located on a well-known farm and local racetrack located on premises.
In their photos, you will notice that their main wedding cake was accented with berries, appropriate for Emily's new last name, Berry. Every table also featured a cake decorated with florals. These cakes were cut and enjoyed by the guests after dinner. Gifts from the guests were placed on a genuine horse carriage located inside the Round Barn. During the reception, guests (especially the children) enjoyed playing a game of soccer.
All in all, their wedding was relaxed, sweet, and a beautiful coming together of both Jordan & Emily’s families.
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Jordan & Laurie’s ceremony was held at Broadway Baptist and their reception at The Brown Hotel. Their effortless-yet-refined style can be described as modern elegance and classy.
We love Brown Hotel weddings because of the elegant, modern, and yet very timeless feel of the historic hotel. Weddings at the Brown Hotel are also very versatile because we can do photos on the roof, which is great location to get great lighting, a beautiful Louisville skyline, and some nice green colors from the foliage (as you’ll see in the photos!).
One of our favorite parts of the day was Jordan & Laurie’s first look because of how emotional and sweet it was. After their first look, they had some time for pictures with their pups.
Jordan & Laurie planned their wedding from out of state with the help L&M Detailed Events.
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Jon & Emily are free-spirited, relaxed, friendly, and a couple that embodies adorable. Emily is truly elegant and gracious. Jon is confident, yet subtle. Their love is filled with smiles and a very natural and endearing glow. Here, you’ll see pictures from their Polo Barn Wedding that was held in Lexington Kentucky.
Emily's getting ready was held at a historic house on their family-owned Winstar Farms, known most recently for producing the 2018 Triple Crown winner, Justify.
Overflowing with lush greenery and flowers, their Lexington Kentucky wedding was nothing less than dreamy. You may recognize The Polo Barn from our Best Barn Wedding Venues in Kentucky as well as our Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Lexington Kentucky blog posts. The Polo Barn provided wonderful service, a clean and beautiful atmosphere, and a charming setting for this Lexington Kentucky Wedding.
This Lexington Wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty, so be sure to visit there also!
Vendors
Venue: The Polo Barn at Saxony Farm
Florals: Stems LLC
Catering + Rentals: Bayou Bluegrass Catering
Band: The Company Band
Chair and Stage Rental: Purdon’s Rental
Bar and Furniture Rental: Canvas Event Furniture
Cake: Martine’s Patries
Donuts: North Lime Donuts
Hair and Make Up: Something Blu
Wedding Dress: Eva Lendell
Dress Bouqtique: The Blushing Bride Boutique
Ring Box: The Mrs. Box
Suit: Custom Made by Groom's Friend
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Jonathan & Chelsea are a wonderful fit for each other. Though both fun loving, and friendly people, Jonathan posses a special charisma and endearing energy while Chelsea brings the thoughtful and calm serenity to their relationship.
Together, they are wonderful company that made for an excellent engagement session. We love their more serious, almost modelesque poses, as well as their fun and candid self expressions that you'll see below.
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Hotel: Hyatt Regency Louisville
Florist: Flourish
Hair and Makeup: Nova Salon
Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero, from Bridal and Formal
Paper Goods: Haley Michelle Designs
DJ: Triangle Talent
Rentals: Reliable Rentals
Ring Box: The Mrs. Box
Peter & Logan's elegant Gardencourt wedding was a joy to photograph. Logan has the best friendship with her mom, her little sister, and her grandparents. You can tell through the photos that Family is so important to her.
Peter and his groomsmen were perhaps the most fun-loving and laughter-filled bunch ever. During the day they enjoyed bourbon, each other, and fun/hilarious/and cherishable memories of their times together up to this point.
Their outdoor ceremony in Louisville Ky was held in the gardens at Gardencourt Louisville. Their reception, which featured amazing dancing (including a rather professional-looking dance by Peter and his mother) inside at Gardencourt.
While on 'holiday' in the States, Eve (all the way from Australia) met her beloved Scott. Their wedding venue, The LIttle Turtle Club in Columbus Ohio was a great choice to meet their desires for an outdoor wedding with an indoor reception area. Read their full story below along with some personal wedding planning tips from Eve!
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Venue = The Little Turtle Club
Bride's Dress = Mermaid Bridal
Makeup = Angela Culver, ARC Makeup Artistry
Hair = Holly Judah, Hair by Holly
Tuxedos = The Black Tux
Flowers = The Flower Man
•Please share a bit of wisdom with other brides that you wish someone would have shared with you:
-Enjoy the process. You only do it once! As crazy/stressful as it can be doing that much organizing, it should still be fun. And nothing is that big a deal. With that said:
-Prepare to be busy (set up an autoresponder on your emails the week before the wedding; let people help you by giving them jobs and trusting them; etc. There was way more to do in that last week than we thought there would be! You can avoid the stress by just preparing for it.)
-Start a spreadsheet early on (to tick off jobs, count RSVPs, keep track of who bought you what gift, etc). This saved us lots of time and stress.
-If you can on the day, sneak a moment where the two of you escape the hustle & bustle to be alone together & take it all in - because the day really does go by SO fast. (Everyone says that!). We snuck out during the evening for a quick cuddle under the stars, and it was one of the only times in our wedding where time seemed to slow down a little. So worth it.
•Please share with us the story of how you two met:
We first laid eyes on each other on Christmas Eve of 2013. To cut a long story short, Scott's cousin Sara was living in Australia & working for the same company as me, and we became firm friends. She was organizing a trip to New York for New Year's Eve with some friends in 2013, and she invited me to go along; which I promptly agreed to! I was travelling standby though (my Mum works for an airline so I get cheap standby tickets!), and I couldn't get a standby flight to New York at that time of year; so I ended up flying to Cincinnati (where Sara's family lives) and spending Christmas with them, then we drove to New York together from Cincinnati. I met Scott on Christmas Eve at a family get-together his parents were hosting that Sara took me to. Very random set of events!
•What's something unique about your relationship?
We both own our own businesses (I own an Australian skin care company and Scott & his partners design and launch consumer products). I'd say that's one unusual thing that we share, and something that's also made our relationship possible - we've both been able to pick up and leave without having to apply to an employer for extended leave several times every year. "I need time off to go and see a handsome American" probably wouldn't fly with most employers!
•When, where and how did Scott propose?
We've spent almost all of the last year going through the immigration process, so we had the 'We love each other - let's get married' conversation quite a long time ago and started the necessary immigration paperwork shortly after that, as that was the logical next step. So, it wasn't until we'd already started planning our wedding that I received my actual 'proposal'. We kind of did things in reverse order..!
We had several months apart this year with him in the U.S and me in Australia while our paperwork was being processed, and during that time we picked out an apartment together here in the States (I just had to go off pictures I saw online - he did all the apartment viewings!). When I finally got back to the States, I was so excited to see our first place. I walked in and on the coffee table, there was a pretty little globe. I had mentioned previously that I wanted us to have a globe at our wedding instead of a guestbook, so people could 'sign the globe' - so I thought that's what it was for. I said, "Ah, is this the globe for the wedding?!" and I started to spin it. And then I saw the words 'Marry Me' painted across it. The 'M' started in Western Australia where I'm from, and the 'e' ended in Ohio. It was so lovely. I think I cried. (& then I said yes.) :)
•Describe your wedding's style and what inspired it:
I wanted it to be summery, colorful and feminine; but not too girly! When I was deciding on the decor my aim was to make it really pretty, but not princess-y. I had some very pale pink/peach in my dress, and I chose gold for the bridesmaids (they all picked their own dresses). Then we had white, deep magenta pink and pale peach for the flowers. The boys wore navy & black tuxedos with a touch of gold in their boutonnieres. (Scott deserves the credit for the handsome suits - I left that bit to him!).
•What were some unique details?
We did a lot of our wedding ourselves, with a huge amount of help from our parents and friends. Myself, my Mum, Scott's Mom and our bridesmaids put together all of our own flowers using a DIY florist called The Flowerman.
I baked and decorated our wedding cake, and Scott built our wooden wedding arch (complete with a hanging engraving of our names) and all our wooden aisle markers. It cost us a lot in time, but we had fun, learned a huge amount and saved lots of money!
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Derek and Winnie's wedding was just as sweet and exciting as they are! As you'll see in the photos below, Winnie gave Derek a "Things I Love About You" book, Derek and his groomsmen made the most of the construction site in front of their wedding venue by posing in front of it wearing construction hats, and their reception was made extra special by featuring a family tradition of more than 15 years on Winnie's side- the men in the family dressed up as the Village People to perform the YMCA song!
Read Winnie's story of how she and Derek met and how he proposed below!
How They Met
After months of encouragement from her father, Winnie joined CatholicMatch.com on April 11, 2015. That same day, while looking at her matches, Derek, from Bardstown, KY caught her eye. Winnie recognized they had a lot in common and went ahead and "beamed him a smile." After reading her profile, Derek was smitten. He couldn’t believe this amazing woman existed and it was too good to be true. So, he messaged Winnie with a "Hello there."
His simple greeting got the ball rolling, and they messaged back and forth all that afternoon. That evening, Winnie had plans to go out and play bingo with some of her friends. Derek wanted to continue talking to her and asked her if she would want to continue talking over text. Excited by this good looking and friendly man from Bardstown, Winnie agreed and gave Derek her number. The two continued to text throughout the evening. Since everything was going so well, Winnie’s friend Kara, encouraged her to invite Derek to meet them both at a bar.
After bingo, Winnie and Kara were on their way to drop off Kara’s car at Winnie’s house before going to the bar to meet Derek and his friends. All of a sudden, Kara’s car started smoking and broke down. Winnie pulled over with Kara and waited with her for AAA. Winnie texted Derek to tell him Kara’s car broke down and they would still meet them at the bar after the tow truck came. Derek was very understanding and offered several times to come and help.
It took Winnie and Kara so long that Derek started to worry he was going to get stood up and that he was getting cat-fished. Winnie reassured him that they would be on their way to the bar soon. After waiting almost an hour and a half, the tow truck finally came. Winnie and Kara then headed to Diamonds Bar in St. Matthews.
Winnie and Kara found a table and only waited about 10 minutes for Derek to arrive and introduce himself. Winnie and Derek had so much in common, they talked until 2am. Derek then whisked her away alone and kissed her.
Winnie and Derek continued to talk and had their first official date at Thunder Over Louisville. Winnie and Derek officially became girlfriend and boyfriend on May 1, 2015.
The Proposal
On April 16 ,2016, Winnie decided to throw a surprise 30th Anniversary party for her parents, Winnie and Randy. The majority of Winnie's family and friends were at the party, as were Derek's parents, Pam and Lester. After surprising her parents and eating, Winnie showed a photo slideshow she had created. Winnie was too busy to notice Derek sweating and downing beers because he was nervous. After the slideshow was finished, Winnie proceeded to toast her parents. Then, they proceeded to cut the cake and feed it to each other. After this, Derek stepped up and said, "Ok. My turn." Winnie assumed Derek was just going to toast her parents. Derek recognized her for her hard work with the party and then asked Winnie to come forward. He took her by the hands and told her, "I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you." He then got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Of course she said yes!
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Wedding Ceremony Venue: St. Agnes Catholic Church
Wedding Reception Venue: Bellarmine University
Bridal Gown: Couture Closet
Tuxes: Rebecca's Wedding Boutique
Florals: Victor Mathis
Hair and Makeup: Carrie Lentz Makeup
Band: Kudmani
After one of our brides made a wedding day survival kit for her groom, we decided to do a little feature! After all, it's super cute and adds a little special touch that will get your groom anticipating and pumped for one of the biggest days of his life.
Theresa made this kit for Juan and included not only Reeses Pieces, Lifesaver Gummies, a Ring Pop, peppermints, and a bottle of Woodford, but also included a simple note reminding Juan how long they have been together.
So, if you want to make something like this, it's definitely a sweet idea to make your groom feel extra special on his wedding day!
How To Make a Wedding Day Survival Kit
This is pretty straight forward, right? All you do is take a few items that you know your groom will love, write a note, and give it to someone that will make sure he gets it!
We recommend picking out something that is specific to his interests. For example, if he loves IPA beers, maybe throw in his favorite. If he likes to play golf, make it golf themed and maybe throw in a few golf tees. You get the idea, right?
Other ideas for things to put in your groom's wedding day survival kit:
- His favorite candy
- Flask
- Cigar
- A nice watch with a custom engraved note on the back
- Personalized bottle opener
- Personalized cuff-links
- Tie-bar
- Fun, bright, or classy dress socks
- Tickets to a game they'd love to go to
- "Open when..." letters (Open when...we get buy our first house...when we have our first child...etc.)
- A scrapbook of special moments and memories from your relationship
- Pocket knife
There you have it! Have something else that you think would be a great idea to include? Be sure to share in the comments below!
Jenna & Jeremiah's Story
Jenna: Jeremiah and I have known each other for most of our lives. We both grew up in the same small town, and his mom actually worked at the daycare that I went to as a child. We became friends in high school but never revealed our interest in one another. I graduated a couple years ahead of Jeremiah and moved away to attend college at Indiana University.
We lost touch, but still remained friends on social media. During my sophomore year, I received a message from Jeremiah on Facebook. A playful conversation resulted in him giving me his number. We started talking every day and began dating a few months later. Jeremiah graduated from high school and started school at Franklin College, just 45 minutes from IU. We spent nearly every weekend together, whether I was cheering him on alongside his family at one of his football games or we were eating at one of the many delicious restaurants at IU.
A few years passed and we were on vacation with my family on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Jeremiah was a recent college graduate and I was about to start dental school. We were walking on the beach with my family and sat down on a tree trunk to exchange our “anniversary” gifts that we had brought with us since our anniversary was only a few days prior.
I gave Jeremiah his gift and he handed me an unwrapped necklace box. I opened the box and was surprised that there was nothing inside. When I looked up, Jeremiah was on one knee and was holding the most beautiful ring in his hand. He asked me to marry him, and I couldn’t be happier to be spending the rest of my life with my best friend.
Photos shot on Pentax 67 with 105mm f/2.4, Canon EOS 3, 5div, and 5diii | Film used: Fuji 400H | Developed and scanned by Photovision Prints
Family photography looks a little different for us- especially when the family has three boys under 4! And, often family sessions turn into couples' sessions in the end. You can see the Justin and Laura's oldest son taking our request to "lean in for a kiss" a little too personally in the second photo. Ha!
The Govanuses are good friends of ours, so we were so honored to take their photos while staying with them in Ft. Meyers Florida in March.
