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Nashville Shenanigans <3

June 10, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Can you tell it’s summer?

And our slow season?

And we’re FINALLY catching up on all the things?! Blogging and dare I say… Instagram-ing?!?!

While in Tennessee for Kami and AJ’s wedding, our Muppet got to spend the weekend being spoiled rotten by his aunt and uncle in Nashville. There was ice cream and horseback riding and chicken-feeding and painting and even a rodeo! He had one heck of a 48 hour adventure! My one request was they save going to the Nashville Zoo with us. I’m not kidding when I say it’s my favorite thing to do in our old hometown, and if I only have one day to play, that’s where I’m headed! <3

Before I get to the zoo, here’s some proof that I’m not exaggerating when I tell you Aunt LoLo had a magical packed itinerary. My favorite? She helped him create his first “art show,” and she had it on display when we got back from our wedding.

She had him title each painting, which immediately made this piece my favorite: “A Fish Deep in the Water, but We Can’t See It.”

Ok ok, on to zoo day!

TROUBLE.

The single best thing in Nashville? The Nashville Zoo’s *CAGELESS* KANGAROO EXHIBIT.

As long as they’re on the pathway, you can pet them. Our animal-loving boy was smitten. <3

If this kid doesn’t become a veterinarian, I’ll be shocked. His favorite part of the visit was snuggling LoLo and Jon’s chickens. <3

Nashville is too far away. :(

Spring + Anthony : Oakwood Country Club Wedding

September 15, 2022 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Spring went to UCF with Nate. They lived in the same dorm, had mutual friends, and she even remembers Nate getting his first camera! It was such an honor that she reached out for us to photograph her Kansas City wedding!

We knew the venue was at a country club, and while I had a generic country club in mind for her venue, we pulled up to anything but. The Oakwood Country Club was simply magical- I could have photographed on those grounds all day! The ballroom was beautifully naturally lit with these giant oak beams, the beautiful paved pathway, mature trees- I loved it all!!

Spring chose the perfect touches, making the ballroom feel like an outdoor garden oasis, complete with greenery from the chandeliers and market lights overhead. Their band, Twice on Sunday, was one I would love to relocate to Florida, and just wait ’til you see the arbor her father made them!!

Spring and Anthony, it was an absolute dream- thank you for having us!! <3

Venue + Catering | Oakwood Country Club

Wedding Planner | Jaimie McCarley at Wedding Elegance

Officiant | Pastor BJ Froiland at Christ Lutheran Church

Hair | Megan Werle, Salon on Barry

Makeup | Sophia Binder at Graceful Beauty KC

Band | Twice on Sunday

Videographer | Chris and Amy Sheridan

Floral Designer | Craig Sole Designs

Spring’s Dress | Rebecca Ingram’s “Valerie” from Mia’s Bridal and Tailoring

Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie

Groom and Groomsmen Attire | Todd’s Clothiers and Tailoring

Cake Designer | Ashley Ferguson, Clever Cakes KC

Invitations | The Knot’s Painted Magnolia

Other Paper Items | Zazzles’s Elegant Magnolia designed by Fresh and Yummy Paperie

Favorite view. <3

LOOK. AT. THIS. BALLROOM!

First look with Spring’s sweet father <3

Spring’s mother passed shortly after her wedding day. It was a bittersweet reminder about the importance of our work. It was abundantly clear that Spring was her whole world, and I hope our photos did their relationship justice. <3

See that gorgeous arbor? Spring’s father made it for them, and they’ll be able to use it in their backyard now. Just the most special day. <3

Just the most elegant indoor garden party!!

Lindsay + Cody : The Preserve at Canyon Lake Wedding

August 23, 2022 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Lindsay and Cody as interns on the Disney College Program!! The very first day they went to the parks together, a character asked us if they were together. They burst out in nervous giggles; four years later, they were planning their wedding day!

Lindsay and Cody’s relationship was definitely put through it- once their internship was finished, they spent 3(!!!) years in a long distance relationship while they finished their degrees. They still found ways to vacation together, mutually falling in love with each other’s families. Before long, they were engaged, finally living together, and planning a Disney wedding…. until a pandemic came along.

With Disney weddings in a holding pattern for a few months, Lindsay and Cody ended up having an elopement in South Carolina and then moving their wedding date, and eventually the big celebration, to San Antonio. We were honored they still wanted us to be a part of the day and were thrilled to still photograph their celebration!!

It really was one of those days I couldn’t picture any other way. Lindsay found a DREAM of a wedding venue, The Preserve at Canyon Lake, that I wish I could scoop up and move to Central Florida. The house was so spacious and had the most glorious natural light, all sitting on a lake and surrounded by mature trees… it was almost like the venue was built by a photographer! Lindsay and Cody had a Hercules-inspired event with sweet touches from their invitations to their wedding cake, but my favorite was the floral. Their designer at Blume Haus Floral completely transformed the reception space to feel like I was walking into the garden where Megara sang “I Won’t Say I’m in Love.”

Lindsay and Cody, we love you both and hope to see you again soon!!!

Thank you to this phenomenal team for such a beautiful day!!

Venue | The Preserve at Canyon Lake

Wedding Coordinator | Ashley Rust

Hair & Makeup | Lily Flower Hair and Makeup

Entertainment | Toast Entertainment

Videographer | Toast Entertainment

Floral Designer | Blume Haus Floral

Wedding Dress | Hayley Paige Markle from Kleinfelds

Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie

Groom Attire | Men’s Wearhouse

Cake Designer | 2Tarts Bakery