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New Years Eve Wedding | Emily + Travis

January 21, 2017

An Unforgettable New Years Eve Wedding:   Emily fidgeted slightly, the soft evening light trailed down her satin gown and played in the gathers. This was the day she had always wanted–a day inherently designed to both salute the past and fully celebrate the future. Their New Years Eve wedding was about to begin. She peeked around the corner to be sure Travis’s back was …

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Best of 2016 | Wedding Bouquets

January 19, 2017

Best Bouquets 2016 Happy 2017 everyone! Last month our team closed the 2016 wedding season with two final Chattanooga weddings and they were incredible–so full of love and energy. What an awesome way to wrap up DMP’s busiest year to date! We’re finishing those beauties this week but in the meantime Stephanie and I have also been busy compiling …

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Savannah Destination Wedding | Elizabeth + Josh

December 21, 2016

On July 17, 2015 Beau and I drove to a local overlook and hid with our cameras. When Josh arrived with Elizabeth and walked her through a series of notes before proposing I knew we were capturing an awesome couple (see their full proposal here). Fast forward to over a year later in Savannah, GA …

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Savannah Wedding | Elizabeth + Josh

December 9, 2016

Happy Friday everyone!! Beau and I are back home after an incredible time with Elizabeth and Josh during their beautiful Savannah wedding last weekend. We adore getting to travel for our couples–it’s truly the highlight of our job! I can’t wait to share a sneak peek of their full day (so much beauty!!!), but in the meantime …

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CYBER MONDAY 2016

November 27, 2016

Cyber Monday 2016 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Beau and I spent this past week with our family in Florida and it was so wonderful catching up on my favorite things–sunshine, food, family, friends, and…shopping of course! The last turkey sandwich has been devoured and the holiday season is officially in full swing (ie. I can finally rock …

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Chattanooga Fall Wedding | Natalie + Josh

November 21, 2016

Chattanooga Fall Wedding   The sunlight shimmered through branches over the lane and he glanced towards Beau and I. “So when do I get to turn around?” he quietly asked with a twinkle in his eye. I smiled behind my camera and answered, “Hold tight, you’ll know”.  She appeared from around the corner and a hush fell. …

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Chattanooga Golf and Country Club Wedding | Jennifer + Chase

November 20, 2016

Stillness. A pink evening sunset kissed their shoulders and Jennifer and Chase held onto each other, their arms entwined. They were one. Moments earlier they had declared their vows, sealed with a kiss, and cheered with their friends and family as they walked the aisle. Now was their moment to truly stand still and happily take it in. Lookout Mountain rested on the horizon, overlooking …

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Walnut Hill Farm | Lauren + Brian

November 3, 2016

The light smiled down. He dipped his head low and then shifted his gaze back up the aisle and towards the Walnut Hill barn. Stillness. Then the door peeked open, another moment passed, and she appeared. Lauren held onto her father’s arm and the sun played in her veil, creating a silhouette of awe as they moved across the …

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The Barn at High Point | Lindsay + Thad

October 16, 2016

This past Friday Stephanie and I were so honored to celebrate with Thad and Lindsay at the Barn at High Point Farms!! The fall leaves were just starting to peek out their pretty little faces on the mountain and it created the perfect backdrop for their portraits. Lindsay and Thad have such fun personalities and …

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First Cumberland Presbyterian | Andrew + Katie

October 10, 2016

She felt his eyes on her and smiled as she looked around the crowded dark room. She knew he was near but couldn’t quite find him. The band began the next set so she grabbed the hand of one of her bridesmaids and twirled again on the dance floor. As they laughed together he suddenly appeared on …

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