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Personal , Wedding/Engagement , products :: 12.16.09

As I said in my previous post, Todd and Reagan's deliciously Southern wedding has pretty much been the highlight of the season for me. Part of that equation was meeting so many people that just knocked my socks off! One of those people was miss Joni Lay, the very lovely and talented creator/owner of The Chocolate Butterbean. Oh, see... isn't she just charming?!?

Be sure to check out her site and her BLOG today for lots of fun goodies from the wedding. I didn't even have to put together a collage of my photos because she already did it for me. See, this gal is truly fabulous.

So when I got home from the wedding and was busy chatting Ross' ear off about how over-the-moon amazing everyone and everything was... I pulled up some of Joni's work.... and ka-BOOM!! We were inspired with one of our greatest ideas yet. Stick with me here. One of our life dreams is to have our own barn/farm/ranch one day so that Ross can have his cows and I can have a horse or 2. Sooooo, we decided to have Joni design a sign that we will hang in our house for now, but the goal is to eventually hang it in our barn. It will be our little reminder about what we are working towards. And I'm about to jump out of my skin with excitement over this sign!

So one day I'll get to look out my window and see little guys like this, that will make me smile.

And Ross can look at little guys like this... and smile.

And a modest little property, something like this. Heh. heh. (Image courtesy of Farm and Ranch)

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Sigh. Someday. So there is our little dream.

And you better believe that I'll share photos just as soon as I get my hands on the glorious masterpiece that I know Joni will create for us!!!

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Whit says:

Amy, one day you'll have your own little Pioneer Woman thing going on and it will be fabulous. Just fabulous.

(12.16.09 @ 02:39 PM)

Joni Lay says:

Amy, you are awesome! Thank you so much, and I can't wait to get the sign done for y'all to display.:)

(12.16.09 @ 04:14 PM)

Joni Lay says:

p.s. thank you for removing the feather from my hair.:) ha!

(12.16.09 @ 04:24 PM)

Tara says:

Amy - this is awwwwwwwesome, and YES, so is Joni!! She is truly a gift in all of our lives, and what a tag team both of you can be!!

p.s. the feather was hot. But Joni don't need it, i spose! ;)

(12.16.09 @ 05:59 PM)

jen hunt says:

i believe in your dream!

(12.16.09 @ 07:18 PM)

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Wedding/Engagement :: 12.14.09

reagan + todd = married!

This wedding was the most incredible combination of Southern charm, sass, beauty, grace and elegance... truly, it was the wedding that dreams are made of. But really, what else could I expect when one half Southern Proper and one half Coffman's joined forces? Reagan and Todd were celebrated by so many loving family and friends that even I was brought to tears on numerous occasions. Yes, it's true. As I have recounted my experience of this wedding, I have said that this was the "total package" kind of wedding.... all the attention to detail and planning perfectly matched with genuine love and jubilation (special shout out here to Joni of Chocolate Butterbean for the incredible signage and design work! - a post just for that is coming soon!). I was honored to be a part of such a special celebration uniting two amazing lives. And on top of all that - this whole wedding was FUN. The last set of images really captures what a blast was had by all!

Reagan and Todd, you both are amazing and I hope and pray that these images help you to re-live the sheer awesomeness of your day!

So yes, like I said this group was never lacking in the fun department... nope not for one moment. Perhaps the greatest highlights of the reception was a toast given by Reagan's best friend and business partner, Emmie, which turned into a full fledged performance by all the bridesmaids and several friends. That is also when the Uuuups signs came out to play - read about it here, please note that there is a facial expression that goes along with the sign that is very important, ha! Thank you to all you wonderful people that made this wedding totally unforgettable!

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Joni Lay says:

Amy, these pictures are beautiful! I love them - you did such a fantastic job, and you were so much fun to hang out with, too!!:)

(12.14.09 @ 03:40 PM)

nicole fiehler says:

Amy--such a small world! My mom is a young life leader and Todd is on her team in Greenville! Great pictures!

(12.14.09 @ 04:14 PM)

Tammy Dawson says:

Fabulous Amy!!!! Please let me know how to order/view more pics.

(12.16.09 @ 08:30 AM)

Mary Graham and Fred Love says:

We've known Reagan since she was five. She has "blossomed" into a beautiful "Southern Bell". The wedding was a "mind blower"...a beautiful church, a spiritually sincere wedding with some "Southern humor", a fabulous reception in a elegant "magical tent" (that you could have player a Carolina football game in), you name the food and it was there with an awesome band, and to top off the evening......the "craziest, most energetic, innovative, non-stop, wild & funny brides maids we have EVER SEEN. It was a night remember. Oh the "fireworks" ...almost brought "the tent down".
Wil and Donna did it First Class for their "First Class daughter".
Yes, we are giving Todd some socks for Christmas.

(12.16.09 @ 09:33 AM)

Emily @ Southern Weddings says:

Too cute! What a beautiful dress!

(12.17.09 @ 12:48 PM)

Sarah Foster says:

Obsessed with these- great job! Looks like it was a beautiful blast.

(12.17.09 @ 04:52 PM)

Emily Barefoot says:

Stunning Amy!!! If their wedding felt as good as you made it look then it was truly a joyous occasion.

(12.28.09 @ 09:48 PM)

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Wedding/Engagement :: 12.05.09

reagan+todd = a Southern Proper rehearsal dinner/party

This is just a teeny tiny sample of the classic beauty that was celebrated last night! Reagan and Todd are a couple surrounded by friends and family that could not be more thrilled to rejoice in the joining of their lives! Plus, the fact that they are both work in the world of fashion...style just seemed to ooze from every detail. I'm off for the BIG day....

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Tammy says:

absolutely wonderful pictures Amy! truly a joyful event you have captured!

(12.07.09 @ 11:53 AM)

Tara says:

Amy- WE LOVED YOU!!! And we lovvvvvvvvvvvve what you captured this past weekend... can't wait to see the rest!!

p.s. Friend us and tweet us if you are on FB/Twitter... love you!!

~T

(12.07.09 @ 04:42 PM)

Joni Lay says:

Such an incredibly fun weekend! Amy, we're all so blessed we got to meet you, and I CAN'T WAIT to see the rest!!! Thanks for making it so much fun!

(12.07.09 @ 05:16 PM)

Christina Buchanan says:

Amy these photos are amazing! Your images totally captured the feel of the evening. It was so great to meet you. Your sweet spirit was a blessing to be around. Can't wait to see the rest of the images you captured!

(12.08.09 @ 10:45 AM)

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Wedding/Engagement :: 11.30.09

lauren + matt = married

Their beautiful whirlwind romance has been well documented here and here. Last weekend we all celebrated Lauren and Matt getting married and perhaps the greatest gift to me was that I was able to enjoy the wedding itself as just a guest while Sharon Clark stepped in and shot the intimate candle lit ceremony and dinner that followed...have I mentioned lately that I might just be Sharon's biggest fan of all time?! Anyways, we did play/shoot their gorgeous "first look" together, and these images make me so happy because I feel like they are truly a celebration of Lauren and Matt's love... and the beginning of their new life together. Sharon gets all the credit for the super adorable bubble gum concept :)

So let me introduce you to the brand spanking new Mr. and Mrs. Jackson!

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meredith huntley says:

stunning...

(11.30.09 @ 02:29 PM)

Amber Swift says:

Beautiful!

(11.30.09 @ 10:39 PM)

SHARON kISER says:

BEAUTIFUL, AMY....THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING A SPECIAL PART OF LAUREN'S WEDDING - THE PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE FLOWERS...YOU ARE SO TALENTED ! IT WAS GREAT TO SEE YOU AND ROSS
BLESSINGS & LOVE, S.K.

(12.03.09 @ 06:36 PM)

Sherri W says:

STUNNING. You do some of the BEST wedding photography I've seen! Gorgeous Gorgeous. Perfect lighting, and I'm sure it helps to have such a beautiful couple so in tune and comfortable with each other. I know that isn't always easy in front of a camera to FORGET that you are even there. Great work!

(12.06.09 @ 11:12 AM)

Lauren Jackson says:

ames!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you're an angel with a camera and your pictures are magic!!!! i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(12.08.09 @ 09:22 PM)

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Wedding/Engagement :: 11.27.09

ben + chrissy = married

The day had perfection written all over it...gorgeous warm light, blue skies, months and months and months of planning finally coming to fruition. I had the privilege of getting to know Chrissy since I shot their engagement session and her bridal session, so I felt like I could truly come alongside she and Ben in celebrating and capturing their day in a way that would make them proud. For me, shooting a wedding is such an intimate assignment because I am welcomed into the "inner circle" of the wedding day and its especially rewarding when I get to capture the love, tenderness, and vitality of a relationship like this one. It's was so beautifully clear how Ben and Chrissy are surrounded by friends and family who adore them as individuals and together. Plus, let's just be honest, Chrissy was such a stunning bride that my camera just naturally followed her every move! Sharon Clark shot with me and there were several moments when we could not help but just look at each other and squeal with glee at the gorgeousness we were capturing!
Congratulations, Ben and Chrissy, to your new life together. Here is just a sliver of images that shows off the beauty of YOUR day.

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KK says:

These are fantastic, Amy! The mirror shot is one of my favorites. And the black and white shot of the wedding party on the hill raising their glasses reminds me of a JFK photo. You have such a classic and timeless style and I love it.

(11.28.09 @ 01:00 PM)

meredith huntley says:

beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!!!

(11.30.09 @ 02:28 PM)

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