Photographer Samm Blake – Annabel & Matthew’s Wedding

Even though this is indeed a wedding blog, I seldom highlight real weddings. However, from time to time I come across a wedding, other than ones I have designed, that I truly admire and feel the need to share. The weddings that I do feature are not only chosen because of the details, but because of the photography, as well. You can have the best details in the world but if you have a mediocre photographer, it really would not matter if your details were made of gold. In this case, the photography caught my attention and then the details of the wedding followed suit.

I contacted Samm Blake, a wedding and portrait photographer in Australia, and asked if she would allow me to share Annabel and Matthew’s wedding day with you. To my delight, she was more than happy to. I don’t know much about Samm Blake other than she is based in Melbourne and is one heck of a photographer. Intrigued by her work, I lingered on her site to see more and was not disappointed. I am officially a fan.

Although Samm shot some of the wedding in black and white, I chose to focus on the colored photos…although I might just slip a black and white beauty in! In my opinion, all of the images are beautiful. My favorite image is the one of the yellow flower printed skirt with the back of a bridesmaid’s shoe. It reminds me of  the female characters in Mad Men. So chic! Enjoy the images! Thank you Samm for sharing this beautiful wedding with us!

Photos courtesy of Samm Blake Photography

Real Weddings – Leslie & James at Auburn University

All brides are special, no doubt about that. However, some brides are more than just a bride. They may be a friend, a confidante, a sister, or someone so special that when they ask if you could lend a helping hand, without hesitation you answer with an “Of course!” That is the relationship I have with Leslie Williams. In Leslie, I have a friend, a confidante, a sister, and one of my very best friends all rolled up in one package.

On the outside, yes, we are quite different. Leslie grew up in a small town in Alabama, I grew up in New York. Leslie rode horses, I rode the train. Leslie is a southern belle with a southern drawl and I am a city slicker with a very noticeable NYC accent. Even with our differences, a beautiful friendship began. We realized we were very much alike on the inside. We both believe in family, God, finding the right one, and we wholeheartedly believe and understand that life’s mistakes are lessons in disguise that prepares you for the beautiful road ahead. Oh and most importantly, we both adore Patsy Cline!

Leslie and James were married on March 26, in a chapel on the campus of Auburn University with their closest friends and family as witnesses. All of us knew that their union was meant to be.

The Engagement

James proposed to Leslie in the presence of their families over a long holiday weekend. They were all in on it! The first picture says it all. I told her he would!

 Part of the Prep

The night before the wedding, we gathered at the home of Leslie’s father and stepmother to create the reception centerpieces. Leslie wanted the flowers to appear as they were freshly picked wild-flowers. Orange slices were used to line the inside of the vase for some color (orange is one of Auburn’s colors). A champagne colored wire-ribbon was wrapped around the vases to coordinate with the receptions decor and the sash Leslie wore with her wedding dress.

The Wedding

The ceremony took place in a small chapel on the campus of Auburn. Leslie being an alum of Auburn would not have it any other way! It was perfect! It was nice to attend a wedding as a guest and not as a coordinator!

sources {Friends of the couple & Holly Jo Flora Photography}

Love you, Leslie!

Here is to many more years of friendship and happiness! XO

A Southern Wedding by Elizabeth Messina

I love these images posted on Kiss The Groom of this beautiful southern wedding. I lived in the south for quite sometime so southern weddings always tug at my heart. There are so many beautiful details that I wanted to share with you.

Gorgeous photography and such attention to detail is what to expect from any photo shoot done by Elizabeth. I hope you enjoy the images below as much as I did.

Please visit Kiss The Groom for more images of this beautiful wedding shot by Elizabeth Messina.

source { Kiss The Groom }