Bethany and Will - Fall Wedding in Tennessee, Blessing Barn

Bethany & Will's wedding took place mid-November at the secluded Blessing Barn. It was a surprisingly warm day, just a little cloudy. Back when we did Bethany's Bridal portraits at the venue, it was raining, so I was just excited to be able to take pictures around the outside for the actual wedding day!

I arrived and got some photos of the ladies getting ready. Bethany had one bridesmaid, but some other family members were getting ready there as well. It was all very laid back, just like Bethany! She is definitely one of my most chill brides ever. 

I also took some time to get some detail photos around the venue.

Soon it was time for Bethany to get in her dress! Will arrived ready to go, so once she was dressed, we did a first look with her dad, then with Will and went straight into taking family photos and portraits. Everything moved pretty quickly with this group once we got going. 

As you can tell, the wind was pretty brutal! Bethany's hair held up really well, thankfully.

Someone mentioned getting a picture on the swing, so we headed over there. Unfortunately the swing had other plans! Will was a good sport. He and Bethany (and everyone watching...) had a good laugh. 

Pretty sure Will fell asleep while they waited for the reception to be set up. I don't blame him, weddings are exhausting!

And off they went!! Bethany is kind of like me, she didn't want any of the traditional reception events like cake cutting or first dance, so everyone just mingled, ate and enjoyed some games outside. It was a really nice, laid-back evening! The sparkler exit was the perfect cap to the night. 

Special thanks to my friend and fellow photographer Cari Griffith for second shooting the ceremony with me! I am so grateful for her willingness to be my second. Weddings are always more fun with her there!

Other vendors:
Catering - Crossroads Custom Catering
Rentals/Florals - Vow's
DJ - Xtreme Entertainment
Harpist - Timbre Cierpke

Romayne & Timothy - Late Summer Wedding at Blessing Barn in Tennessee

Earlier this month, I had the absolute privilege of documenting the Sikes wedding at Blessing Barn in Humboldt, TN. Romayne and Timothy booked me last year, and we got their engagement session done before I had my baby, so it had been a LONG time since I'd seen them! I just absolutely adored them during their engagement shoot, so I'd really been looking forward to their wedding. 

When I arrived, I headed upstairs to the really beautiful bridal suite and started getting some detail shots. The setup at Blessing Barn is really nice for the ladies!

Romayne wore this lovely necklace, which was the first gift that Timothy ever gave her. Such a sweet detail, and it looked perfect with her dress!

Those Gigi's cupcakes were AMAZING!

After all the detail shots, I got some photos of everyone getting ready. It was a super chill time, just the way I like it. 

Once everyone was ready, we headed outside for the first look between Romayne and Timothy. One bad thing about Blessing Barn was that there was NO shade. I found a tiny bit over by a tree, and that's where we did the first look, but it was dappled light, so not my favorite. I think on a cooler day, it would have been fine, but it was just extremely hot in the sun.

Despite the heat, they had a very sweet first look, then we went into portraits.

We got everything done with plenty of time for the girls to enjoy a late lunch!

Soon the time came for the ceremony, and everyone made their way outside. It was a gorgeous setting for the wedding!

Hooray! I love that moment when they are introduced as husband and wife. 

After toasts and cake, we headed back out for a few more portraits in my favorite light. 

I know those last two look like I added a flare, but I assure you that is all natural beauty! Both the sun flare and the bride <3 p="">

They got the dance floor set up and the rest of the evening was lots of dancing (and mosquito bites...seriously I still have a few)!

It was the end of a perfect day!

Congratulations, you two.

Blessing Barn

M&M Rentals

Clayton Productions

Myah Floyd Flowers

Gigi's Cupcakes