SO. If you don’t hear from me for a week, this is why. : ) Lots of festivities and a little bit of R&R. I’m sure to be fully refreshed on my return to wedding season. See ya on the flip side, Internet!

I’ll leave you with some Holgas from New York and two of Bella when she was a PUPPY! : )

These two are so adorable together. At first, Kara was a little nervous about being in front of a camera, but once we got going with the shoot, I could tell they both relaxed once they were just simply… together. : ) I had such a lovely, peaceful time during this session. Thanks for having me, you two! I can’t wait for your wedding this fall. Enjoy some of my favorites, y’all!

Gorg.

LOVE this one…

Scott and Patty grew up in Connecticut and currently live there, but when they started looking at wedding venues up north, they were quickly discouraged. After a trip to The Hostess City of the South, they fell in love with Savannah, Georgia and decided to have a destination wedding. I think they’re Southerners at heart. ; )

Patty and Scott got married in late April at St. James Catholic Church, and the AMAZING celebration was held afterward at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. I LOVED shooting this wedding. Not only because my family was there (Patty is my sister-in-law’s sister and I consider all the Mikans family!), but simply stated — because it was an INCREDIBLE wedding. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much love and energy poured into one event. Here are the talented people who made the magic happen:

Bride’s dress: Alfred Angelo
Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Alfred Angelo
Groom and groomsmen attire: Camillo
Makeup: Rachel with Spa Bleu
Hair: Joni with Spa Bleu
Florals: Vicki of Kiwi Fleur
Ceremony music: Helen Beddow, organist with St. James
Cake top tier and cupcakes: Gigi’s Cupcakes
DJ: Chris Capodicci with Classic Events Entertainment, Lighting & DJ Service
Caterer: Mansion on Forsyth Park
Invitations: Sharon with Celebrations
Trolley transportation: Old Savannah Tours
Rings: Rumanoff’s

I’m convinced that Patty is one of the sweetest people alive, and Scott meets her match as one big teddy bear. I can’t express how much of a privilege it was to hang out with them and photograph their wedding day. I’m crazy honored and humbled. You guys ROCK!

Thanks so much to Rachel Browne for helping me shoot — always a pleasure! Enjoy this beautiful wedding and COMMENTS are always appreciated! : )

Such a cute one of Patty’s parents. : )

Patty was one BEAUTIFUL bride!

I was dying over the peachy florals. LOVE!

Love this one!

Rachel did a great job with the guys prep. I love how this image illustrates tough (football on TV) and soft (Scott figuring out how to pin his delicate flower). : )

LOVE this shot Rachel grabbed of Scott waiting on the ceremony to start.

Yes! Married!

Love the next two “admire the rings” shot.

Our (Patty & my) nephew, Dylan! : )

Patty & Scott had prearranged for a trolley to drive us around Savannah for the portrait session and picked out some of their favorite spots ahead of time… River Street!

On top of The Bohemian Hotel overlooking the Savannah River and the Talmadge Memorial Bridge.

These two little girls were enamored with Patty. Love this moment.

Lastly, we hit up Forsyth Park, which actually had SCAD’s sidewalk arts festival going on (so there were TONS of people there, along with the many tourists). Cleverly, we made it work. : )

Tebow in front of Forsyth Park Fountain? Yes please!

The mansion was decorated to the nines.

These cupcakes smelled SO delicious as I was photographing them. It took every bit of discipline in my bones not to eat one. ha!

Patty & Scott let us take a few more photos of them in the soft light. Having ample time for portraits always makes a photographer happy. Thanks again, you two. : )

Love this!

Best. cake. feeding. EVER!It wouldn’t be a Savannah wedding without Paula Deen and shrimp & grits!

The dance floor was busy ALL NIGHT LONG! I’ll let the remaining photos speak for themselves. : )

For best viewing results: press play and pause, let video fully load, and then watch! : )

Such big, gorgeous eyes!

Absolute fave.

She loves her mobile!

Love this one!

Another absolute fave!

Work it, Marina!

You may remember Darcy & Daniel from their e-shoot. They are big UNC fans but ultimately decided to have the wedding in Darcy’s hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. But as a nod to their alma mater (and the place they met), Darcy and Daniel included some UNC flair in the decor and colors. Regular followers of my blog know that I was in heaven, because I bleed Carolina blue and Asheville is one of my favorite cities! : )

Bride’s dress: David’s Bridal
Bride’s shoes: TOMS
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Priscilla of Boston (salons now closed)
Groom and groomsmen attire: J.Crew
Hair: suraj spa and salon
Invitations: Savannah Nance, friend of the couple
Florals: Dana Rice Blair, bride’s sister
Ceremony music: Danielle & Danny Bishop, bride’s cousins
Program chalkboard (in lieu of traditional paper programs – eco-friendly!): Eddie Rice, bride’s father
Cake: Cakes by Jane
Cake topper: Dana Rice Blair, bride’s sister
Dessert table goodies: made with love by the bride & groom and friends & family
DJ: James Donaldson of Sound Extreme Entertainment
Caterer: The Century Room at Pack’s Tavern

Daniel & Darcy were married at the GORGEOUS North Carolina Arboretum, and the celebration followed at The Centry Room at Pack’s Tavern. It was threatening rain all day (and even started drizzling a couple of hours before their ceremony), but as the ceremony was set to begin, the sun peeked out! Seriously, this couple has got some amazeballs karma, and I know why — they’re so genuine and care so much for others! D-squared, I’m SO happy and humbled to have documented your wedding! Enjoy some of my favorites!

Special shout out and thanks to Tye Harris, who helped me shoot their wedding. She rocks and I’ve included some of her shots in this post!

Darcy and I are kindred spirits — I shoot in the same shoes! : )

LOVED this. Darcy borrowed engagement rings from mothers and grandmothers and wore them on an ivory ribbon as a necklace, as they are examples of strong marriages before her own. How creative is she and how sweet is that?

These girls were so much fun! My angle…

… and Tye’s view.

Darcy’s sweet nieces were the flower girls.

Daniel requested this pose as it’s an “inside” thing with his guys. I like it. : )This little dude was SO STINKIN’ CUTE. Oh my goodness that bow tie!

My good friend, Meg, was one of the ceremony readers. Absolutely adored what she read — Paul Newman’s letter to his wife on their wedding day.

More cuteness!

Great exit shot by Tye…

… and the reaction of the bridesmaids as well! : )

All the guests in one photo — love when couples want to plan for this. So neat!

Love their smiles in this!I was laughing about half of the portrait period with them… such a fun group!FIST BUMP!

Such a lovely dessert table! And the cake toppers were AMAZING (done by the bride’s sister)!

Some hilarious kid shots by Tye!

This one is for the bride’s father.  : )

A past bride & groom – Tracy & Clark! So happy to see them! : )

A.J. and Clancy met through their love of yachting, so naturally their special day was held near the water… a GORGEOUS beach front at the Hope Town Harbour Lodge, to be exact. Hope Town is a very special place to them. Clancy has been visiting the Abacos since she was a little, spending summers on their family sailboat. She introduced A.J. to Hope Town, and they now mutually share a strong love for the island, people and water, traveling often for getaways from hectic day-to-day life.

I love it when a couple’s wedding location bears so much meaning to them. Enjoy the beauty, emotion and boundless fun times from this happy day. Loads of best wishes to Clancy + A.J. — you two are awesome and thank you for inviting me to photograph your wedding. I was not only in tropical paradise, but a visual one, too! : )

Bride’s dress: Monique Lhuillier
Bride’s shoes: Stephen Bonanno
Bridesmaids’ dresses: J. Crew
Groom’s attire: Brooks Brothers
Groomsmen attire: Androsia ties and Dockers sandals
Florals: Buds ‘N Blooms Bahamas
Coordinator: Tom Hazel of Hope Town Harbour Lodge
Ceremony music: Shane Cash of Local Vibe
Cake: Kent Leboutillier
Reception music: New Entry Band
Caterer: Hope Town Harbour Lodge

The view from where the girls got ready… I don’t hate it.

Clancy, you are gorgeous!

I adore this one of A.J. and his mom.

The ring bearers were SO CUTE. And yes, that photo on the lower left is proof that the little dude took the ring off the ribbon. Haha!

LOVE this series of A.J. spotting his bride for the first time…

Clancy’s gorgeous veil was all over the place on the windy beach, which made for some awesome photos!

Loved my time with these two alone — not only are they loads of fun but they’re just so stunning together!

The photo booth was a hit!

It was a tad too windy to do the rehearsal on the beach, so they opted to do a run through on the lawn. How adorable are the ring bearers?

Awesome hairpiece!

The gorgeous necklaces that Clancy gave her bridesmaids.

Love this shot of Clancy in her pirate hat!

The bride-to-be and her “Bahamasistas”!

The happy couple. : )