I absolutely adore outdoor ceremony Weddings! I was so excited when Laura contacted me about photographing her special day! Derek and Laura married on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Country Club of Louisiana. Preparation was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge and then we headed over to the CCLA for the Ceremony and Reception. It drizzled a little bit in the early afternoon, but by the time the 5:30 ceremony rolled around, the sun peeked through the clouds. It was just beautiful!

Derek & Laura decided to do a “first look” which is always fun, I loved capturing their reactions. It’s the first time they got to see each other all glammed up in their Wedding attire. I had a great day with this sweet couple, their family and friends! Everyone made us feel welcomed and at home, which is always nice!

Here are my favs… there’s a TON!! It truly was a fabulous day. Thanks again, Derek & Laura for allowing us to capture your love story!

I just loved Laura’s baby blue TOMS! Perfect Wedding shoe, right?Love this!! Her bridesmaid went down to the bar and ordered her a BLUE MOON. One of my fav beers :)This shot kind of reminded me of the Royal Wedding….. what do you think?First look time!!The flowergirl was in a hurry to get down that aisle :) HAHA!

Daniel & Melissa married on Friday, February 3, 2012! Preparation was held at Melissa’s brothers home, the Ceremony was at St. Dominic Church in Lakeview and the Reception was at beautiful English Turn! I had so much fun photographing Daniel and Melissa’s Engagement session and Melissa’s Bridals. These 2 are so laid back and make such a cute match! Their Mardi Gras striped shirts made a few appearances throughout the day! I love how it’s their little inside joke! It’s always nice to capture such a sweet relationship on their special day! Thank you guys for being so awesome, we loved your Wedding!!! By the way, Daniel and Melissa had an artist at the reception who was painting a canvas right on the spot! He captured the dance floor perfectly and I am soooo jealous I didn’t know about this when I got married. His name is Alex Harvie! I was in awe the entire night watching him paint! What a priceless treasure to hang on your wall!! Just like photos ;) Great working with Shannon & Suzette from UpSa Daisy Salon, Kirk & Lillie from One Louder Videography and the Mixed Nuts!

Here are some of my favs:

Ryan & Jessica married on January 28, 2012! Preparation was held at the Renaissance Arts Hotel on Tchoupitoulas, the Ceremony was at Sacred Heart Chapel and the Reception was at The Pavilion of Two Sisters! It was great working with Blink Video! Thank you Ryan & Jessica for having us document your special day, we had a blast with you guys!

Alexis & Matt married on January 14, 2012! They were my first couple to ring in the new year! It feels like yesterday that Alexis booked me for her Wedding. It was almost 2 years prior to her Wedding date and I was in awe at the meeting! I was so so honored that she enjoyed my photography that much to book that early! I feel like I have grown so much over the years, it truly made my day to photograph this special day for her and Matt! We both grew up in the same neighborhood so it’s been great getting to spend time with them!

Preparation was held at Alexis’ parents home, the Ceremony was at St. Matthew the Apostle Church in River Ridge, and the Reception was at Chateau Country Club. Her flowers were gorgeous and I truly have not seen my hometown church of St. Matthew look so beautiful! That is were I attended grammar school! I was so incredibly proud that night to be photographing in my church for the first time. This is where I attend church every Sunday. It was almost like I saw myself again as a child and then there I was holding my camera… a Wedding Photographer is who I became. Almost 15 years later! It was one of those surreal moments in life.

Thank you Matt & Alexis for having us there to document your day! What an honor! You guys look so happy and full of life! Just beautiful! Many blessings to you both in the future :)

What a great way to end my 2011 Wedding season! Hunter & Kendle married on December 10, 2011! Prep was at the Sheraton, the Ceremony was at Mater Dolorosa Church and the Reception was at my favorite place, Pavilion of Two Sisters. The same place where I had my reception! It was nice to see so many familiar faces at this Wedding, I had lots of friends there. Hunter & Kendle are such a sweet couple, it truly was a pleasure to capture their Wedding!

Here are some that I loved!!