I got to photograph Meredith & Sam’s wedding in Charlotte, which was super cool because Sam, who was marrying Meredith, was also the brother of Rachel, who is my associate and friend at the studio. I also know most of Rachel’s (and, thusly, Sam’s) family as well as some key friends (whew, are you with me, still?) – so, all in all, the Fun Family Feel made for a particularly terrific wedding experience!!
And this was a SWEET wedding. By that I mean, yes, they are seriously adorable people – but, also, Meredith is a serious dessert aficionado and loves sweets so much that they hosted a dessert-only dinner at their gorgeous reception. Yummy “entree” options included made-to-order dessert stations – like the bananas foster station – pecan squares, chocolate cake, sugary nibblets and chocolates and chocolate and chocolate. The rest of the event was a beautiful blend of whimsical touches, including a chocolate & gumball cake, butterflies floating around everywhere, soft butter yellow flowers here, there and everywhere – and a pom pom & bubble exit at the end, all orchestrated along with loving-this-wedding coordinator Ivy Robinson.
Meredith & Sam’s wedding was also featured in the just-released inaugural issue of Charlotte Wedding Magazine…. (just to be clear, Meredith on left, magazine on right š
How cute are they??
I mentioned the sweets, yes? How about the lollipop straw? š
A particularly bubblicious work of art by Gregory Bingham, at The Art of Cake.
This was absolutely hilarious – the goal was to have everyone blow a huge bubble from the cake’s bubble gum masterpiece. But not only could we not get everyone to blow a bubble at the same time, several bridesmaids managed to drop their gum – or accidentally shoot it out – just by the sheer effort of coordinating this one (apparently massively complicated) group bubble blowing shot.
SO, when they weren’t laughing hysterically, they were simply failing miserably at bubble production … i love this š š š
Sam’s sister Rachel (who, as listed in the intro, is also my good friend and associate š was so hoping that Matt, her handsome and soldierly husband, would be back from Afghanistan by the wedding date – or would at least able to get a quick trip back for it.
Alas, he could not, so the wedding party went outside to skype him in and say hi.
And Rachel even scored a romantic dance with her beloved…
Grandmother Daniels – a North Carolina Legend.
Balloons and bubbles and the *sweetest* goodbye smiles (look at those dimples š
Congratulations, Meredith & Sam!!!
wow – absolutely *love* the image where you focused on the reflection – so interesting and gorgeous with all the color you highlight. Beautifully fun wedding!
wow – absolutely *love* the image where you focused on the reflection – so interesting and gorgeous with all the color you highlight. Beautifully fun wedding!
Love the reflection shot… you captured so much texture in one photo. I couldn’t stop looking at it! I also recently shot a wedding on a rainy day and one of my favorites was an "under the umbrella" shot, made me smile to see yours here. : )
Love the reflection shot… you captured so much texture in one photo. I couldn’t stop looking at it! I also recently shot a wedding on a rainy day and one of my favorites was an "under the umbrella" shot, made me smile to see yours here. : )
In spite of my obvious bias(es)….beautiful couple, fun wedding, and stunning photographs! Love this post!
In spite of my obvious bias(es)….beautiful couple, fun wedding, and stunning photographs! Love this post!
Thank s for posting. Fab! Love the post processing on the street one.
Thank s for posting. Fab! Love the post processing on the street one.
The desserts sound perfect here – This really LOOKS like a sweet wedding. Love , love the rainy day puddle shot! Mind if I ask – Was that OOC?
The desserts sound perfect here – This really LOOKS like a sweet wedding. Love , love the rainy day puddle shot! Mind if I ask – Was that OOC?
thank you! i know some people worry about rain on a wedding date, but mygoodness it can make for some lovely photos op’s š
emma – yes, that image was out of camera – meredith has a great eye for photography, and they were both pretty patient with me getting the angle i wanted to best make that image work… the help of second shooter amy free working the reflector on them made a difference, too, in terms of achieving the overall lighting i wanted across the image š
thank you! i know some people worry about rain on a wedding date, but mygoodness it can make for some lovely photos op’s š
emma – yes, that image was out of camera – meredith has a great eye for photography, and they were both pretty patient with me getting the angle i wanted to best make that image work… the help of second shooter amy free working the reflector on them made a difference, too, in terms of achieving the overall lighting i wanted across the image š
those are AMAZING! I love the one with the reflection in the water…WOW! And, how beautiful is Rachel? She looks like such the proud sister. Beautiful wedding!!!
those are AMAZING! I love the one with the reflection in the water…WOW! And, how beautiful is Rachel? She looks like such the proud sister. Beautiful wedding!!!
I love your style. The Bubble shot, funny stuff!
I love your style. The Bubble shot, funny stuff!
Woohoo, we finally made your blog! I know Sam is oh so excited to see his handsome face grace yet again another blog about our wedding : ) I love all 1,075 images from our wedding! They are perfect and they bring me such joy and happiness when I look at them! THANK YOU!
Woohoo, we finally made your blog! I know Sam is oh so excited to see his handsome face grace yet again another blog about our wedding : ) I love all 1,075 images from our wedding! They are perfect and they bring me such joy and happiness when I look at them! THANK YOU!
LOOOOOVE seeing this awesome wedding day featured! Meredith was SUCH a gorgeous bride and there could not have been a more fun wedding party and family š Loved sharing in this experience!!!
LOOOOOVE seeing this awesome wedding day featured! Meredith was SUCH a gorgeous bride and there could not have been a more fun wedding party and family š Loved sharing in this experience!!!
I was there and those pictures are even better than what I remember. That’s truly one beautiful and fun couple. Gorgeous photos, Tamara! Just gorgeous!
I was there and those pictures are even better than what I remember. That’s truly one beautiful and fun couple. Gorgeous photos, Tamara! Just gorgeous!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Such happy people. Meredith is such a sweet friend and what a joy to see her day in photos!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Such happy people. Meredith is such a sweet friend and what a joy to see her day in photos!
Gorgeous shots especially the reflection photo! The wedding looked like it was an absolute blast and what a fun couple to work with!
Gorgeous shots especially the reflection photo! The wedding looked like it was an absolute blast and what a fun couple to work with!
Was this reception at Byron’s Southend? Seems to look familiar.
Was this reception at Byron’s Southend? Seems to look familiar.
I love the work of Tamara. I’m number one fan. I love contemporany photography.
I love the work of Tamara. I’m number one fan. I love contemporany photography.
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