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February 6, 2010 //
Locations: Royal Lane Baptist and The Belo Mansion
Event Planner and Florist: Jordan Payne Events
Cakes: Frosted Art
Band: Cuvee


Melissa and Adam's 'winter wonderland' wedding was full of not just amazing moments but beautiful and creative details that really put the finishing touches on this classic wedding day. Be sure and check out http://www.jordanpayneeventsblog.com/ for more about the decor if you're interested!


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These first two images are from Melissa's bridal session at The Stoneleigh Hotel. We had an awesome shoot working with both the modern and retro decor on both the penthouse level and on the first floor. The above image was taken in the hotel's restaurant with part of the original Stoneleigh sign as a backdrop.

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Above also taken at the hotel but now  in the bridal suite

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Melissa gives a quick look at her hair and makeup while getting ready at The Adolphus Hotel.

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What girl doesn't love a pair of Jimmy Choo's and a wedding dress?

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The guys were thinking suspenders should make a comeback...

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One of Jordan's signature bouquets... :)

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Melissa gets some help from the bridesmaids with her heels just a couple of minutes before heading down to the sanctuary

VanSantBlog_0008.JPG Last chance for lips


VanSantBlog_0009.JPG Dad gives her one last kiss before the ceremony

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Adam cracks up a bit during some portraits... you just can't take that stuff too seriously

VanSantBlog_0011.JPG One quick nervous moment as Adam heads from the guys room to the sanctuary for the start of the ceremony

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Seeing his wife for the first time that day, and I think just trying keep it together a bit.

VanSantBlog_0013.JPG From this moment on the two of them were all smiles

VanSantBlog_0014.JPG Royal Lane is one of the most classic churches in the city and this evening it looked amazing.

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Working their way through the vows..

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The kiss...

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Melissa and Adam are announced as man and wife for the very first time

VanSantBlog_0018.JPG From the moment when a couple leaves the alter until we begin the family photographs is always one of my favorite moments on a wedding day

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A classic black and white moment leaving the church

VanSantBlog_0020.JPG Being congratulated by their friends and family

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You have to love the attention to detail in this room from the chandeliers to the floral and the glow the lighting gave to the space


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One of those signature type cakes from Frosted Art for the groom

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VanSantBlog_0036.JPG Adam see's this cake for the first time

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Stephanie and I asked if they wanted to take a quick breather from dancing to shoot a few pictures outside of The Belo and we caught this portrait of them... mostly likely laughing at me :)

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We loved it all! Thank you so much for having us!


Best,

Stephanie and Joe



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Comments
Heather Disarro:

stunning! i absolutely LOVE the expressions you guys always capture from receptions...the "dance faces", the tender moments, the details. Amazing!

(02.09.10 @ 01:58 PM)