Rachel & Chase - Winter Wedding in the Rain at Lambuth Campus in Tennessee

Earlier this month, Rachel and Chase tied the knot on the best rainy day ever! It literally rained all day long, but that didn't keep Rachel and Chase from smiling constantly throughout the day. Everything turned out just fine and it was a lovely wedding!

I started out with the girls at Elements Salon where Laura Barnett was just getting started on Rachel's hair and makeup.

I left the salon a few minutes earlier than the girls, so I could get a few shots around the chapel and reception hall. I have a few detail shots here too.

Soon it was time for the girls to get in their dresses and start pictures! We were running a little behind, but I was still confident we could get everything done.

Look at that beautiful smile!

Once Rachel was all ready to go, we went down to the chapel for the first look.

They're so sweet! We went straight into portraits and somehow managed to get EVERYTHING done before the wedding. We barely made it before guests started coming in, but we did it.

All the guys had fun socks.

Took advantage of the rain and got some sweet shots of them with their umbrellas.

Little guy was not having it. No amount of silly faces could make him grin!

Everyone got settled while guest filed in, then it was finally time to say "I do!"

Rachel's tattoo says "God will provide" in her late grandfather's handwriting. Such a sweet tribute to his memory! 

I had one more picture I really wanted to do. I didn't want to make the bridal party get out in the rain before the ceremony because I knew those dresses would show wet spots, so we saved this one for after.

I wish I'd been able to light it, but this was a REAL quick grab. I like how it turned out!

Toward the end of the reception, we popped back out for some nighttime rain portraits. I love getting to do stuff like that! Rachel and Chase were totally game for anything, and I had so much fun with them.

The reception was super chill and soon they were heading out surrounded by ribbon streamers!

There's a happy face!

I truly hope they had fun. They sure seemed to! I was blown away by how easy everyone was to work with even under less-than-ideal weather conditions. None of the bridal party complained once (at least not around me..haha!) and everyone was just so joyful all day. I am so glad I got to be a part of it all!

Venue - Lambuth Memorial Chapel and Jack Morris Ballroom
Flowers - Sand's
Catering - Gourmet Your Way
Hair and Makeup - Laura Barnett, Elements Salon

Bowen & Kailey's West Tennessee Church Wedding and Opera House Reception

A couple of weeks ago, I shot the Thigpen wedding in Bells. It was such a laid back and enjoyable day! I worked with Kailey's mom throughout the planning process, and I enjoyed getting to know her a little. Both Kailey and Bowen have such loving and close-knit families, and it was great seeing them come together on the wedding day. Kailey's dad was the officiant, and she was married in the church he pastors, which I know was very special to them. I'm so happy that I was able to be a part of this lovely day! 

Mrs. Pamela put together a little luncheon for the girls after their hair and makeup was done. This is Kailey enjoying the time with her bridesmaids.

You can tell that Kailey and her bridesmaids are very close! They are all college friends from Mississippi State.

Brother Chris seeing his daughter all dressed up! 

We had a good chunk of time for lots of bridals. 

Bowen's mother arrived and gave Kailey her something blue. I loved the relationship that Kailey and Bowen had with each other's family. Everyone was kind and wonderful to each other!

Bowen reading a letter Kailey wrote to him.  

Kailey wore a necklace that had her mom's engagement diamond on it. Very special part of the day!

I loved this shot of Bowen's brother giving his grandma a tic tac. I can relate.  

My wonderful second shooter, Tracye, got these shots of Kailey and her dad waiting to go down the aisle. Love these moments!

More great shots from Tracye. 

While I shot a few portraits of Kailey and Bowen around the church, Tracye raced to the Opera House in Humboldt to get some photos of the reception. She got some shots around the venue and of guests arriving. She ended up also getting photos of Kailey and Bowen coming in since they beat me there.

Cakes by Dumplins 

The band was awesome!  

Hilarious. This group of bridesmaids was a blast! 

 

Tracye snagged the shots of the girls and guys jumping for the bouquet/garter. I love having a second person to concentrate on them!

Doing some sports chants at each other. The girls were all from Mississippi State and the guys Ole Miss.

The night ended with a friendly rivalry between the Mississippi State girls and the Ole Miss guys. It was a great evening of celebration! Thanks so much to everyone who made it so special.

Reception Venue: The Opera House
Floral: Kent Freeman
Catering: Gena Mandle
Cakes: Dumplins