Nicole + Lacey : Grand Floridian Engagement Session
It’s February- I’ve been waiting a lonnnnnng time for February to get here.
Why? Because it means we get to bring the little to our second favorite city in the world: Nashville. <3
It’s hard to believe we were Nashville residents for 4 YEARS! When Nicole and Lacey first started planning their February wedding, it was going to be in Chicago. But I was on Cloud 9 when we got word they were changing locations to Nashville, a place equally special to them. And at the LOVELESS CAFE! 15 minutes from our first home! I’m so, so, so excited February is heeeeeeeere! :)
I met Nicole when we worked in Fantasyland together a lifetime ago. I can proudly confirm that I have never, ever seen her this happy and I’m so, so thrilled to be photographing her wedding!! I loved getting to know Lacey a bit during their engagement session and she’s just as lovely as I’d hoped.
So. Many. Favorites. <3 <3
We cannot wait to see y’all again sooooooooooooooon!!!!!!!!!! <3
Scott + Michael : Christmas Eve Surprise Wedding <3
Y’all… Buddy the elf got it all wrong. The best way to spread Christmas cheer ISN’T singing loud for all to hear; it’s inviting your family and friends to your home on Christmas Eve for a surprise wedding! <3
While we wouldn’t usually take a wedding on our anniversary, Nate and I were in Disneyland when we first got Scott’s inquiry and we both got goosebumps! It wasn’t a matter of “if” we’d make it happen, but how, seeing as we’d have to shuffle some family plans to make it happen. I’ve always wanted to photograph a surprise wedding, and I honestly can’t think of a better way to spend our 9th anniversary afternoon than seeing this beautiful couple exchange vows. <3
This was the beautiful view Scott and Michael’s guests were treated to when they arrived for drinks. :)
Last minute cheat-sheet prep by their close friend and officiant, who also doubled as bartender. I told him he could make a killing here in Orlando combining those two services! ;)
THIS GIRL. <3 I fell in love with Michelle on our first shoot together, and she was 1/2 of the reason we got the incredible honor of photographing this wedding! Scott was going to hire a client’s daughter to shoot the event, and Michelle insisted he hire us. After a few minutes, they realized they were both talking about ME! Scott has cut my step dad’s hair for years! Such a small world. :)
It seemed their guests figured out they were there for a wedding at varying times, but I got to be present for a couple light bulb moments. :)
After everyone arrived, Scott and Michael led us to the back porch for the ceremony.
It took Scott’s sweet mom a good minute into the ceremony to realize her son was getting married!!
I loved Scott’s excitement when Michael put his wedding band on! :)
Every time I look at this photo, I get a lump in my throat. <3
The usual suspects! ;) See more photos of Michelle and Pocket HERE!
Marriage license time!!
The real star of the day- Warren! <3
Our favorite. <3
Scott and Michael, we hope y’all know how much it meant to us to be a part of this exciting chapter in your story!! From one Christmas Eve couple to another, we truly wish you the happiest of ever afters. Cheers, friends!!
