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Patrick & Michelle Vow Renewal

 

This might be one of the first times we’re posting a vow renewal where we got to be a part of their wedding day as well and in this case, it was a gorgeous destination wedding day in Saint Simons. This beautiful vow renewal was full of sweet moments and their story of immense loss that made some of the stories of great wins and ministry even since they’ve been married made for quite a crazy emotional rollercoaster of a day that was just full of beauty. The day took place between First Presbyterian church and The Old Medical College both in Downtown Augusta, GA.

We started by meeting up with our third shooter and one of the coordinators then hopping right into details. As we finished up with details, we all split up to the opposite ends of the church where the guys and girls were to capture all of the getting ready moments and beautiful prayers that were shared at both ends. As everyone finished getting ready, we took both sides of the party outside really quick separately and then met up to set up the first look at the front of the church in the middle. We did this first look a little bit differently where Patrick opened the front doors and came out to see her and came down to his Wife in her new beautiful dress. From here we did as many of the Formals that we could before the ceremony started with the family that we had present and the Wedding Party as well. Then it was time for them to hide away for a while and prepare for the Ceremony where we were all upstairs to photograph the ceremony besides a few shots from the ground floor but, we absolutely loved seeing the congregation singing together and the vocalists and musicians were super talented and helped make the whole tone of the ceremony so beautiful. As they exchanged their renewal vows, they kissed and came back up that aisle again being able to share with so many friends and family that they weren’t able to at their original wedding day that was during earlier time where Covid restrictions were a lot higher. From here, we hopped into the family formal photos and then made our way to the reception as everyone was dismissed to prepare for their entrances for the reception at the Old Medical College.

Now that the Bride had been bustled and everyone had made their way to a seat, the DJ announced in the entire wedding party where they were met with cheers of joy. Once Patrick and Michelle came in with a huge cheering crowd, they made their way to the dance floor to share in a beautifully choreographed dance. That was then followed by a Brother and Sister dance as well as Mother/Son. After this, everyone sat down and enjoyed a delicious dinner provided by one Silver Palm Catering whom we have always loved working with. After everyone had finished their food for the most part, we took Patrick and Michelle out for some sunset photos with gorgeous light to work with before going back in for the Cake cutting and toasts. These toasts were all so heartfelt and we cannot describe how touching the stories and descriptions of their closest friends were but, there were definitely some tear filled eyes in the place. As those wrapped up, it was then time for everyone to go down stairs for the rest of the party which was kicked off with the bouquet and garter tosses then the lights went out and the music was cranked up. They hit a ton of the classics and have so much fun with new things and some of the props from the photo booth even making it to the dance floor made for some absolutely hilarious moments. Joy filled the entire room for the rest of the night and it was a ton of fun to witness. As the night was coming to an end, we went outside for their sparkler exit leading to the Cadillac that they would be picked up and taken to the last part of the party for the night where everyone would meet up with them. They walked through the sparklers surrounded by their loved ones and it honestly was a perfect way to leave the place. We’ve already loved seeing some of the growth and change in just the short amount of time they were married and know that as the years go by, this marriage will become even stronger and shine brighter to those around.

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Ceremony Venue - First Presbyterian Church

Reception Venue - The Old Medical College

Planner - Ahni & Co

Florist - Martina's Flowers

Dress - Sho Ane’s Bridal and Formals

Men’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse

Hair - Andrea Morris

Make Up - Merrill Steelman

Caterer - Silver Palm Catering

DJ - Pinpoint Productions

Videographer - Clay Miller

Cake - Hey Honey Cakery

Rentals - Augusta Special Events

Jason & Alyssa

 

We had the joy of meeting up with Jason and Alyssa for their engagement session back in the Fall of 2020. You can see that session here. We got to learn about the amazing work that they both do and even get a good feel for their fun sense of humor. Fast forward to the wedding day at one of our favorites, Windsor Manor in Augusta, GA. Every time we shoot a wedding there, I swear Ian has done something new again and we get to try out new things and this was no exception!

On the wedding day, we arrived early to start on details as we normally do and got to meet up with the guys for a bit since the girls were showing up already hair and makeup ready to go. Once we said hey and the girls arrived, we split up to cover details and some different venue shots. Morgan stayed with the girls and got to capture this super sweet gift that Alyssa’s Mom gave to her (pictured below) and they had a super sweet moment. At the same time, I was in the room with the guys getting ready and joking around before heading out to do their group photos. I had our third shooter Tom with me outside and we had a great time getting to know everyone a little more. We quickly finished up the group and individual photos with the guys and then just a few of Jason by himself before sending them back up to their room so we can get the girls to do the same thing. In the process of Alyssa finishing up getting ready, her Dad snuck into the room and we had a bit of a surprise first look that went perfectly as he may or may not have shed a few tears and we may or may not have as well. Once that amazing moment had passed, we took the girls outside to do their group photos before getting ready for the first look. We had everyone outside to watch from a distance for the first look and I ran to get Jason from inside and also to mic him for the first look. Once we had him in place for the first look, we moved out of the way to capture it and let them have their own moment. It was so sweet, Jason held back tears as much as he could. We then went straight into the full Bridal Party photos and had a few funny ones in there.

Now it was time for the Ceremony and we had set up everything we needed to set up. So we’re photographing guests arriving and then everyone coming down the aisle all the way to the moment where the Bride walks down the aisle. This is one of those perfect scenarios and examples of times where the first look only adds to the day and makes it less stressful but, the moment of the Bride walking down the aisle still has an amazing reaction. Long story short, everyone got teary eyed again and there was so much joy in that garden. Once they exchanged vows and rings, they kissed and with a fun little twist, walked up the aisle with everyone blowing bubbles! Once everyone had made it out, we took care of the family photos with everyone to make sure we got everything and then went around the venue grounds with the newlyweds to do their couples photos which is always fun. We finished those up and then they made their way inside to prepare for their announcement into the reception and first dance. They shared a beautiful slow dance and also the father/daughter and mother/son dances were super sweet. After the dances, they transitioned into the speeches by the Bride’s Father and then Jason’s best man Humberto who we actually have the honor of capturing his wedding day in December. That was also followed by Alyssa’s Matron of Honor, Rebecca who gave an emotional speech to her best friend. From that point on pretty much, the dance floor was open as well as the cake cutting, bouquet toss and garter toss that took place. As the night was winding down and actually dark enough for the exit, we Mike (the DJ) announce to everyone to meet us where we would do the glow stick exit. As everyone was in place, we made our way walking backwards as the happy couple walked in front of us and had them stop and kiss about half way. Everyone was cheering and so happy to be a part of this amazing couple’s wedding day. Once we made it all the way and they kissed one more time, they made their way back over to the dance floor and we made our way to parking lot. It was such a fun wedding and we felt like we were just an extension of the bridal party most of the day. We are so happy for them and look forward to catching up in December at Humberto and Teresa’s wedding day.

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Venue - Windsor Manor

Catering- Silver palm

Dress- Elegant Bridals

DJ - Magic Sounds Production (DJ Magic Mike)

Florist- Rachel Frisell (Garden Gathered Flowers)

Charlie & Hannah

9-14-2019


 

Some months ago, we got to meet Charlie and Hannah and their dads for their engagement session and very quickly started to have a great time getting to know them and joke around. Fast forward to Saturday after speaking with them and Hannah’s sister/maid of honor helping plan for months, the day went beautifully! We started off with the girls at The Bobbi Pin Salon in Martinez and enjoying them getting their hair and makeup done while watching the game.

After a little while, we all headed over to Wesley UMC just down the road for the rest of getting ready and the ceremony. The ceremony went off without a hitch and they tied the knot in front of all their friends and family and you can see the pure joy as they were announced husband and wife and they walked back up the aisle together as the Folsoms! Directly after the ceremony, we hung around to do some family photos at the church and a few with the bridal party and couple but wanted to focus on getting most of those at the next location, the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. Once they arrived there in their limo, we walked down to the bride and photographed the entire bridal party and some more individuals and a sweet moment where Jack and Charlie hugged each other in a loving brother moment. Shortly after we dismissed and took the bride and groom for some couples photos around the area briefly and they rode back up to the reception at the top of the hill where would meet back up with them before they were introduced into the reception.

We had previously worked with Amplified events and The Silver Palm Catering and so we quickly felt at home and had an amazing time working with the perfect team and they came in straight into their first dance and then some speeches from the maid of honor, one of the best men and Hannah’s father. It was clear they were all very proud and loved the couple together, Jack had some funny stories and a little bit of a roast of his brother which was hilarious! Rebecca had a big reveal of her wedding gift and speech prop. We have to say that the gift (seen below) was very fitting for the chemistry majors and was made custom with a lot of thought and intention which was really cool! Hannah’s father then came up to thank everyone involved behind the scenes and gave a very warm thank you to the coordinator which was also both of his daughters’ elementary school teacher.

The night continued on into eating some amazing dinner, a father daughter dance along with a lot of other dancing, cake cutting and pure joy that seemed to be the general feel of the room. Come time for the exit, we coordinated everyone into two lines with the glow sticks they had purchased and they had one last big kiss and drove away into the night as newly weds! Cheers to the Folsoms and we wish you both many happy years of marriage and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you!

 
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Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Hair / Makeup - Amber from The Bobbi Pins Salon

Flowers - Flowers on Broad

Ceremony Venue - Wesley United Methodist Church

Reception Venue - Savannah Rapids Pavilion

DJ - Amplified Events

Caterer - The Silver Palm Catering

Cake - Publix

Macaroons - Tree House Macaron