Nathan & Courtney

 

Who says you can’t find true love in Mcdonalds? That’s exactly what happened here when they both were working there and then fast forward to a beautiful proposal where Hilton Head was the setting which led us all the way to this gorgeous wedding day years later at Perry’s Landing in Hephzibah, GA.

The wedding day itself was full of jokes, tik-tok filming, tears, cats and pure joy. It started with details and filming some of the earlier parts of their tik-toks and then it led into popping champagne for the girls. The guys were just down the road and as they finished getting ready, Nathan got to open up his watch and hand out a few groomsmen gifts as well. When we finished some of their group photos, we then made our way to the venue since the girls were finishing up getting ready and it was time to setup for the first look. First, Courtney and her Father shared a sweet first look and he had an amazing reaction. It’s clear to tell that he’s a fun Dad but also really loves his little girl and then that led into a quick move of the mic over to Nathan to get him into place as well. Their first look was super sweet and full of smiles which then also allowed for the rest of the wedding party to come on over for some group photos as well just before hiding away to start the ceremony.

The ceremony itself was just gorgeous and we loved that they were able to incorporate their cats as “flower cats” pushed by the flower girl down the aisle in a stroller. After they said their vows (which we loved and are excited for the film later on), they sealed the deal with a kiss and walked out together as Mr. and Mrs. Hooker. As the vibrant sunlight bathes the newlyweds and their entourage, we then got to highlight the elegance and grace of the bridal party, family and of course, the Bride and Groom. With glowing smiles and enchanting poses, the couple's journey unfolds seamlessly from the formal photos to the grand entrance of the reception. They started their first dance and watching them joyfully glide across the dance floor was a sight to behold. The magic doesn't end there; the father and daughter dance follows suit. Embraced in an emotional embrace, they transcend time, exchanging whispers and heartfelt expressions. Teary-eyed and proud, the mother and son take to the floor, the music guiding their delicate movements. That was then followed by dinner being served, the cake being cut and some absolutely delightful toasts. The night ended in the light of sparklers giving way to the newlyweds walking out together surrounded by cheers of their loved ones. We are so excited about the future of the Hooker family and cannot wait to see what their adventure together holds.

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Venue, flowers, and catering - Perrys Landing/Mignon Perry

Day of Coordinator - Jasmine Coady

DJ - Wade Kehoe

Bartender - John Carter

Officiant - Nicholas Chubb

Hair and Makeup Artist - Madeline Todd

Wedding dress and Bridesmaid Dresses from David's Bridal.

The men’s suits are from Men’s Warehouse, designer is Calvin Klein.

Invitation suite is custom made from an Etsy shop called MarryMePaperBoutique.

Custom made neon sign of our last name is from another Etsy shop called TwigzeeDesigns.

Rings were custom made from an Etsy shop named BlushKarats.

Cats dresses were not custom made but I ordered them from SHEIN.


Max & Kaitlyn

 

We originally met Max and Kaitlyn almost a year ago last July and learned all about their interests like Disney, fixing things, rock music and also how he had a sweet setup in their back yard with a Teepee and some of their favorite food and champagne as a beautiful moment to propose to her. We also did a gorgeous engagement session at the Christmas Tree farm which you can see here. This all led to this beautiful wedding day at Windsor Manor in Augusta, GA.

On a picturesque Spring day in Augusta, GA, the elegant Windsor Manor played host to a wedding that embodied pure enchantment in celebration of Max & Kaitlyn. As guests arrived, the charming venue greeted them with its sprawling green gardens, adorned with vibrant flowers that mirrored the love filling the air. The ceremony took place in a quaint courtyard, where a dazzling white gazebo stood as the altar. Soft rays of sunlight filtered through the trees, casting a gentle glow upon the couple as they exchanged vows. That was then followed by a beautiful reception full of dancing, cake, toasts and so much more.

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Venue - Windsor Manor

Catering - Berry’s Catering and Events

Cake - Delightful Bites

Flowers - Martina’s Flowers & Gifts

Brandon & Mackenzie

 

We got to meet Brandon and Mackenzie back in Jan and learned about their beautiful story as well as more about this wedding day at the Wheeler House in Ball Ground, GA. They met when Mackenzie started trying her hand at bowling in a bowling league and he, as well as three of his groomsmen, were in said league and they started hanging out after practice which then eventually led to him proposing near the water wheel at the univ of North GA where they also go back to picnic at the same spot.

The wedding day started with saying hey as well as doing the details photos while I was getting a good feel for the space and doing venue photos/videos. We got to see fun dance moves from the bridesmaids, dress twirling flower girls and the guys getting ready then taking shots together with their custom shot glasses. We also helped in the exchange of gifts and letters which was fun and is always an emotional moment to read something like that from your almost husband or wife. We then got the last few photos of Mackenzie getting dressed just before doing a first look with her Dad which was super emotional and she even shared a letter and gift with him as well as a first touch with Brandon just before the ceremony. That led straight into getting in place for the ceremony as more and more guests arrived. Once everyone made their way down the aisle, Mackenzie and her Dad were at the top of the aisle and Brandon held back tears a good bit and you could tell they were both so happy and ready for that moment. They shared beautiful vows, their families lit a unity candle and they closed out the ceremony with a kiss as they were pronounced Mr and Mrs Dye. That kicked off Cocktail hour and family formal photos as well as the rest of the wedding party photos and of course romantic photos of the newly weds that ended with having her dress bustled and ready for their first dance.

Once the huge barn doors were slid open and they entered the reception, everyone let out a huge cheer and they went straight into their first dance to Chris Stapleton’s “Starting Over” followed by the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. Both of their Dads then gave a toast for the newlyweds that led into some delicious dinner by Events by Dezine. After dinner was done, we went to cut both cakes which was followed by some amazing toasts by the best man and matron of honor which ended by opening the dance floor which filled up pretty quickly. After a good bit of dancing, we snuck away with the couple to grab a few photos with the Rolls-Royce as well as a few by the ceremony area with the romantic streamed lights then they went back in for some more dancing. When it came time to leave, everyone lined up for a sparkler exit as Brandon and Mackenzie shared one last private dance inside then we all exited together for the sparkler exit leading to the exit car. The night ended with everyone chanting as they are all big fans of UGA and then they got into the Rolls-Royce and drove off into the night. We have already loved seeing some of the beautiful things happening in their lives as Mr. and Mrs. Dye like her teaching awards and fun honeymoon photos so, we can only expect more and are so excited for their future together and the Dye family!

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Venue: The Wheeler House

Catering: Events By Dezine

Wedding Cake: Confection Perfection

Grooms Cake: It's a Sweet Life

Florals: MH Decorating & Designs

HMU: Kayla Walters

Dress: Bravura Fashions / Allure Bridal

Suits: Savvi Formalwear

DJ: DJ Donn

Limo - Ris Limo