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The many adventures of a cute husband and wife photography team!
Between our insane travel schedule and working in the office like crazy, Nate and I have been savoring our time in Nashville as much as possible!
The leaves are changing and the weather’s perfect! Seriously- Come visit! We took some time last week to walk Natchez Trace and marvel at the colors- After almost a decade in Florida, I still have to pinch myself that I’m finally “home.” Well… For the next two weeks, anyway. ;)
When we were in the 7th grade, my best friend Kolby thought Alex was the dreamiest guy in the world. He was best friends with both of our big brothers, and he really had it all: Cute smile, he could do an actual back flip, and best of all, he would acknowledge me when we were in the same room (a trait that truly only little sisters of high school brothers notice!) Ok, so maybe I had a little crush on Alex, too… ;)
When Christie emailed and told us she was engaged to THE Alex and that they’d be able to come to Nashville for a session, the 7th grader inside of me got so excited. When we first saw each other, I’m pretty sure I shouted, “Oh my gosh, Alex, you’re all grown up!” I mean, the last time I remember seeing Alex, my big brother “accidentally” flew his model plane into Alex’s mom. Her face, to be exact.
Needless to say, we’re all grown up. And Alex is in love, with a beauty named Christie, who I’m now equally smitten with. I mean… This girl knows how to work a camera!
It was Nate and my first session in downtown Nashville, and we were like kids in a candy shop! Luckily Christie and Alex were up for anything. :)
Christie claims to be an air traffic controller, but I think she models. I mean, seriously…
I love how they love. <3 Favorite!
We were standing in an alley taking photos when I happened to glance a the wall I was leaning on and read this! How perfect is that? I’d love to know the story behind that one. :)
New Jensey rule : If we see a mural painting of a baby llama, we’re gonna make you kiss in front of it. :)
Alex and Christie, thank you so, so much for everything. We truly hope to see y’all again soon! :)
So, hopefully by now you all remember the story about how Jon proposed to Lorie. If not, you can read about it here, but it went a little something like this:
Both the proposal and dinner reception took place at Southall Eden in Franklin, TN– A location unlike any other I’ve been to. :) Jon chose to pop the question there because they’d already planned on having a wedding reception at the barn for family and friends following their semi-elopement in Tanzania, Africa. :) All caught up now? Good! Well, Lorie worked her booty off making their reception dinner on a budget something special, and she totally succeeded. :)
Not only did Lorie do all of the floral arrangements on her own, but she also made personalized coloring books for her nieces and nephews that came. :)
It’s pretty rare that we get place cards, so that had to be documented. :)
More of Lorie’s handy-work: I adored her dessert menu on a blackboard and mini-cherry pies handmade by Jon. :)
The night was perfect and allowed for us to mingle with Lorie and Jon’s families, and show off some of our Africa photos. :) Nate took some room shots once all the other guests left:
Special thanks to Dawn of Premiere Wed for helping Lorie’s vision come to life! (And for bringing me a Diet Coke that I completely forgot to pay you back for! Sorry!!)
