Joseph and Kristina

You could feel the love in the air at the Rivermill Event Center on June 28th, 2009 when Kristina Fehlings and Joseph Hein exchanged vows. The weather was pretty up until the time of the ceremony… then the sky opened up and we had severe thunderstorms. That was okay though ‘cause rain on a wedding day is good luck!

Kristina was absolutely beautiful in her strapless dress with simple detailing on the bodice. Her bridesmaids wore tea-length dresses in a great summery blue. All of the gorgeous ladies carried bouquets of light blue hydrangeas with green, white purple, dark blue, and white wild flowers. The bouquets and all of the wedding arrangements were designed by Kimberly Nelson. The floral arrangements throughout the Rivermill were all summery blues and greens! It was a beautiful sight!

As usual, Jamie Keating and the Rivermill staff did a great job on the reception catering. The reception had a very nice romantic feel. Our buddy, Benji Shepherd, of MBS Entertainment provided the tunes for the evening.

The groom’s cake was a delicious chocolate creation with strawberries on top. The wedding cake was beautifully designed by Pat-A-Cakes bakery to match the colors of the flowers and dresses.

It was an elegant celebration of Kristina and Joseph’s love! We were glad we got to share it with you! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Hein!

Josh and Meagan

May 9th was a pleasant summery day out at Oakhurst Farm for the wedding of Josh Fryer and Meagan Lee. Meagan was a beautiful bride with a spunky spirit! She carried a bouquet of spring wildflowers in pinks, yellows, and purples. Her bridesmaids carried similar bouquets and wore coral-colored dresses.

At the end of the outdoor ceremony, Josh took Meagan into his arms and dipped her back for a romantic kiss! It was very unique, creative, and fun!

The reception was also held at Oakhurst and everyone had a great time. Meagan left out no details! She was the first one of our brides to decorate the fireplace with a portrait from their engagement session! Our good friend Benji of MBS Entertainment played the tunes that kept everyone dancing into the night. The cakes were made by Taylor Mack and were absolutely gorgeous!

We got wonderful pictures of Josh and Meagan in front of the beautiful Oakhurst sunset... we get to witness the most colorful sunsets at Oakhurst! At the end of the evening, Josh and Meagan had an awesome sparkler exits... running through them three times! It was a blast! Best wishes to you Josh and Meagan! We hope your life together is as fun and full of love as your big day!

Roger and Stephanie

May 3rd, 2009 was a special milestone for Roger Hogan and Stephanie McCown as they tied the knot at Oakhurst Farm in West Point, GA. Prior to the ceremony start time, a huge rainstorm blew in with tornado strength winds. The ceremony was moved indoors in front of the gorgeous Oakhurst stone fireplace, with the lights dimmed and candles aglow. It was a very romantic and intimate service to say the least.

Stephanie was ABSOLUTELY gorgeous in her one of a kind wedding gown designed and hand-made by her sister. Can you say talent? Stephanie and her bridesmaids carried bouquets of wild flowers and roses designed by Kimberly Nelson.

Of course all weddings are special. However, this wedding was extra special as it marked a significant milestone in Stephanie’s life. Just a few short years ago, Stephanie was involved in a near-fatal car accident that led to a long road of recovery. Roger served the phrase “for better or for worse” as he stood by her side day in and day out, encouraging her on the road to full recovery. Roger is a wonderful, caring, and loving man who exemplifies the title Prince Charming and Stephanie is a beacon of strength, beauty, and grace. Together, they are one amazing couple who have an exciting future ahead of them.

Even though Julie has photographed over 300 weddings, special couples like these still bring tears to her eyes. Julie was unable to hold back her emotions and tears when she shared a few private moments immediately after the ceremony with the couple in the bridal room. The love these two have for one another should be an example of what every marriage should be built upon.

The reception was fun for everyone! The meals were catered by the Yogurt Shoppe café (yum!!!) and beautifully decorated with chocolate browns and summer-y colors! Our pal and Benji’s sidekick, Drew, of MBS Entertainment DJ'd the festivities and everyone had a great time dancing!

The bride's cake was one of the most unique designs we've ever seen. One day while flipping through a bridal magazine, Stephanie laid her eyes on the cake of her dreams… she excitably shared the image with Mrs. Fran Papenfuss, who recreated the design exactly. You’ve got to go to the gallery and view that yummy creation!!

After the rain cleared out, the sun reappeared just in time to make a beautiful, purple, pink, and blue sunset. Julie and the couple literally RAN outside just in time to get a few pictures before the sun set completely behind the hill.

Mr. and Mrs. Hogan, We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness and your wedding is not one we’ll soon forget. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a special time in your lives! Hugs! Julie Hedges

Rollins and Katy

April 18th, 2009 was a warm and windy day, but after all the rain we had the past week... we were find with some wind! Rollins Moncus and Katy Carroll chose Sweet Home Plantation as their venue location with that sweet Southern heritage.

No sense in us stating that Katy was absolutely stunning in her fitted gown... I mean... that's just a given. When you hear the name Katy Carroll, you naturally think "SCHMEXY". Katy's dress design was perfect for her hourglass shape which fit her all the way to her knees. It was detailed with sparkling beads at the waist. When we photographed the couple's private moment, Rollins was speechless and was grinning from ear to ear like a boy on his birthday.

Katy's fashion forward sense carried over into her bridesmaids' dresses as she chose one-shouldered purple dresses for all the girls. All the girls were gorgeous with Katy shining through as the Bridal Diva. Katy's bouquet tied in all of her wedding colors with purple and white calla lilies.

To add to the fairy tale feeling of the day, Katy, along with her Flower Girls and Ring Bearers, rode into the ceremony on a horse drawn carriage! (Just moments prior, one of her ring bearers gave Katy a kiss telling her how pretty she looked... melting heart.) Katy looked like a Princess arriving at the ball with Prince Charming Rollins teeth sparkling as he smiled upon his bride walking down the aisle. At the end of the ceremony, Rollins and Katy released doves, but one dove decided to stay behind and perch himself a top of the altar. Everyone got a laugh when a groomsmen shouted "Shoot It!".

The reception rocked with the tunes from our good friend, Benji Shepherd, and everyone had a blast dancing, eating and wishing the couple well! Guests also enjoyed an awesomely sweet candy buffet all decked out with Katy's colors-purple and white. Rollins' grooms cake was quacked up with his employer's mascot ready to be eaten!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Moncus! We look forward to many years of photographs with you two and THANK YOU for all the laughs we've shared! Hugs! Julie Hedges

Brooke and Matthew

February 21st was a beautiful day as far as weather goes! It was also a beautiful day because Brooke Ackley and Matthew Walker tied the knot at the Garrett Bullock House in Downtown Columbus. Matthew grew up here, but being military, wound up in Connecticut. He met his dream girl, but really wanted to come back to Columbus for his wedding. The couple chose the Garrett Bullock House because of its connection to the history of the city.

Brooke looked fabulous in her strapless dress that had pretty scroll detail on the bodice and waist. She carried a bouquet of blue hydrangeas and white roses designed by Mayumi Hashiyama. She chose the hydrangeas to match her color scheme..."Tiffany" blue and white. Everything from the bridesmaids dresses to the wedding favors and the cake matched! It was truly unique and beautiful!

The wedding party was super fun and excited for the couple. They all had a great time getting ready and taking pictures! Matthew and his groomsmen were all die hard Auburn fans...except for one. To celebrate the day, they all wore buttons inside of their jackets that said "Beat Georgia". Needless to say, the Georgia fan in the bunch was not happy about that at all!

The bride and bridesmaids had some laughs while taking the "fun" pictures before the wedding! They made a "train-train" where all of them lined up and carried each other's dress trains! They also did the "Charlie's Angels" picture and the "Diva" pictures with the pink feather boas. Not to be outdone, the groomsmen took "Diva" pictures with the boas, too!

The reception was also at the Garrett Bullock House. As usual, Kimble's did a wonderful job with the catering and food set up. Friends of the studio, Benji and Drew of MBS Entertainment kept the mood fun and romantic with their DJ-ing! The wedding party, families and the guests all had a great time dancing at the reception!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Walker! We wish you all the best as you start your new life together!

Ben and Heather, December 20th

On a cloudy winter day in LaGrange, Georgia, Ben Huddleston and Heather Buchanan were married at First Baptist Church! It was a candlelight ceremony, which we haven't seen in a very long time. There were candles all over the altar as well as in the aisle as pew markers. Each candle lit by florist Vicki Rockwell and her husband!

Heather's gown was a classic, elegant design. It was a strapless dress with sparkling detail at the waist and buttons all the way down the back of a train. She looked like a movie star! She carried beautiful red roses that matched her bridesmaid's dresses. The bridesmaids also carried roses, but theirs were peachy-orange and yellow.

Speaking of the bridesmaids...they were a fun group! The groomsmen were too. They were all happy for Ben and Heather's big day, but didn't hold back on the wisecracks and practical jokes!

The reception was held at Oakhurst Farm. The hall was beautifully decorated by the White Orchid. As usual, Kimble's catering provided an elegant selection of delicious food. The bride's cake was pretty, with a sparkling 'H' for a topper, and was designed to be a replica of the detailing on the bride's dress. Instead of a groom's cake, they had a cheesecake bar! There were several different flavors of cheesecake to choose from.

The bride and groom along with the wedding party and guests, danced the night away to DJ Benji Shephard's great music. One of our favorite parts of the night was watching Heather's mom and dad boogie! They had a great time!

The bride and groom had a unique idea for their Signature Mat portrait. Instead of a white mat, they got a black mat, and had the wedding party sign it in silver. This made it an even more special keepsake for the couple to cherish.

Best of luck to you both, Mr. and Mrs. Huddleston! Congratulations on your big day!

Oakhurst Farm Bridal Show

Julie and I had a lot of fun yesterday (January 18th) at the Oakhurst Farm Bridal Show! This show is always fun because we get to spend more time talking to brides, moms and even grooms!

Julie and I personally talked with over 30 brides at the show, and many of them were familiar with our work! There were several that we'd met the past week at the January Wedding Extravaganza!

Our booth just happened to be located right in front of our friend, DJ Benji Shephard of MBS Entertainment! His great music kept Julie and I pumped up and energetic through the whole day!

Please leave a comment and say hello if you're visiting the site because you met us at the Oakhurst Show! We'd love to hear from you and look forward to working with you!