Event Planning: As You Wish Events - Shari, Heather and Lauren 

Floral: Stacey at The Wildflower

DJ: Bo 

Jackie and Blake, I'm sure you're just now cozying up to a Mai Tai in Hawaii but we just couldn't wait to share a few of the images from your wedding. Y'all were so awesome to work with and we just loved your sense of style, laid back nature and all of the sweet and authentic moments from your wedding. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of it!

Best,

Stephanie and Joe

Best,

S+J

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!

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.



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



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


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


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


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


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

Last chance for lips


Dad gives her one last kiss before the ceremony


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

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



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

From this moment on the two of them were all smiles

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



Working their way through the vows..


The kiss...


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

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


A classic black and white moment leaving the church

Being congratulated by their friends and family


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



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

Love these expressions as Melissa and Adam could finally relax after the first dance and just spend some time with their guests

Adam see's this cake for the first time


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 :)








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


Best,

Stephanie and Joe

These first few images were from a portrait session we photographed a few weeks before the wedding at the museum

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The amazing program

Tina enters the building without being seen :)

Charles' sister gives him a blessing before his procession into the ceremony on horseback


Charles' dad gets a lift during the procession

It was a little cold during these morning hours but I think it just helped everyone get into the dancing

Tina's mom and Charles during a "traditional" moment :)

Tina looked stunning coming down the aisle

Tina's mom sneaks a peek at Charles during the procession


Garlands are exchanged at the beginning of the ceremony


Both mothers light a candle while Tina and Charles look on

This was a great space for a large wedding... some 500 guests

Tina's sister gives Charles a little bit of a hard time... :)

Tina and Charles circle the mandap during the ceremony


Charles' grandmother gets a little teary during the ceremony

Tina gets congratulated by her mother after the ceremony

Finally "almost" alone and married!!

The families


Tina and Charles


Just outside the museum for a few brief moments

All of the plating, and serving dishes were made from eco-friendly materials, these plates were amazing



Hand woven baskets and some of the traditional Indian food served


Some of the sweets :)


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Tina's brother in law performed for them complete with music video playing on the big screen


Charles' dad gives a speech


Charles' parents during the toasts

Mother-son dance

Father-daughter dance

Tina's sister and her husband on the dance floor


The getaway was in a helicopter.... love that!

The parents wave goodbye

OK... so as my good friend pointed out to me yesterday... I've been really bad about blogging over the last part of 2009 and the start of this year. So in order to fix it I'm going to be adding some weddings from Fall/Winter 2009 along with all of our awesome January 2010 weddings to the blog over the next few days.

I hope y'all enjoy the images and I'm going to work on making sure that all of our amazing couples make it onto the blog in 2010!

Best,

Joseph