This past steamy June 27th, we had the pleasure of photographing Christine and Austin's lovely French Garden inspired wedding. The wedding was such a fantastic combination of classic and contemporary I just couldn't stop thinking about sorbet...maybe because it was so very hot outside. Thankfully, Christine and Austin had planned all of their festivities indoors so the heat was only a temporary sensation that added to the unmistakable feeling of a summer wedding!
Christine and Austin are absolutely adorable together and have such a natural warmth singularly that together they are a force of friendliness.
Christine was so calm and collected and cheerful, keeping everyone else happy. It's obvious that she is so very pretty but she also is just so genuinely sweet.
Maybe another reason I couldn't stop thinking of sorbet were the delightful punches of pink and green that ran through the theme. Intensely romantic florals were provided by the Flower Diva.
Christine's sweetheart of a Rivini gown came from Bridal and Formal of Cincinnati.
As did her new diamond and pearl earrings.
The pretty maids wore Melissa Sweet.
I just loved this teary moment between Christine and her MOH right before she would take her Dad's arm!
Christine told me that her favorite moment of the day was "when the organ began to play the Trumpet Voluntary and the doors to the sanctuary opened up for my Dad and me to begin waling down the aisle. I immeditately connected with Austin's eyes and have never been overcome with so many tremendous feelings at once.
Still my favorite part of the ceremony...I'm a sucker.
Ok, this moment was pretty awesome too!
And then it was time to hop into the limo, and after getting unstuck...the stepstool was stuck under the tail pipe for a moment. We all felt so terrible for the incredibly apologetic driver, you could easily see this had never happened before but in a few minutes we were on our way to the Omni Hotel uptown!
I loved the fanciful and creative decor dreamed up and actualized by Michelle Kidd of Vida with Michelle. Michelle is just SUCH a fun person to begin with and her ideas are always so very tactile and unique. She blended the french floral theme with a southern elegance that gave the reception both punch and pinache. I also loved the budget stretching ways Michelle repurposed Mint Julep cups in a wide variety of sizes for bud vases, favor holders and even stage dressing. Another great tip was she used the medium mint julep cups as aisle markers in the church and then brought them over to be decor for the cocktail area. Everything floral for all of your wedding week celebrations should be reused in my opinion.
Topiaries served as name card holders.
Michelle helped them make an untraditional guest signing book by putting blanks photo mats with snaps of Christine and Austin at every guests table with a pen. As the mats filled up with signatures they were placed into a photo box.
Again, gorgeous florals by The Flower Diva.
They also used one of my all time favorite cake artists, Elizabethan Delights.
A simple, elegant F for Fenn served as the cake topper.
It wasn't long before the dance floor heated up with the sounds of Continental Divide, one of Michelle Kidd's go to bands.
We even lucked out and carralled all of Christine and Austin's alumni buddies onto the dance floor for a reunion photo.
When I asked Christine what her favorite detail was she told me:
Every single detail was so amazing, but I especially loved the small mint julep cups that were put at each place setting at the reception. Each cup contained a pink rose and a small thank you note attached from Austin and me.
Michelle and Casey and I helped organize a line of guests all the way to the elevator doors for Christine and Austin's departure. Everyone was practically out of breath from so much dancing and celebration. The bubbles were a sweet send off
to end such a wonderful day!
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