we were so excited that we’d be spending part of our memorial day weekend in one of our favorite cities- athens! and we were equally excited that we’d be there to celebrate the marriage of two awesome people so obviously in love- beth & lawton! we arrived to a silent city [very few athens citizens are ever awake at 7:45 on a saturday morning ;)] and the peaceful stillness washed over me as i walked up the big wooden stairs in arbor salon where beth was quietly talking to her mom as she was having her nails done. our morning passed leisurely as beth and her sweet mom were pampered and prepped for the big day ahead! as energetic and outgoing as beth is, this seemed to be her time to breathe deeply, absorb the day, dream and prepare for the new life she would be starting with lawton. it was the perfect way to get started!
from the salon we were off to the foundry to enjoy a big breakfast beth’s dad was preparing- surrounded by a smiling group of excited ladies! beth was welcomed into the suite with hugs and even a few cheers as her best friends oooed and ahhhed over her hair and makeup and recounted what happened while beth was at the salon. the ladies finished getting ready while i grabbed a few details and beth took a quiet moment to write a note to her husband to be:
meanwhile:
when beth arrived at the church she quickly hung up her dress and checked over a few details while we waited for the rest of her bridesmaids to arrive. she was so excited to see lawton when he arrived that she couldn’t stop grinning as she fanned out her programs and arranged her guestbook, a gift from her sister, near the doors of the church.
then it was finally time for beth & lawton to see one another! after an intimate first look in the sanctuary we headed out into the sun for some fun, summery portraits full of huge smiles and excitement- their love was overflowing and it was beautiful to capture:
the girls and guys headed back to the ac to relax before the ceremony. when the time came, the nerves snuck in just barely but were quickly erased by the antics of their adorable and totally unpredictable flower girl:
after beth & lawton were officially a new family, we took some time to make images on their (and our!) old stomping grounds- the beautiful north campus of the university of georgia. be sure to click over to their slideshow to see some of the fun images beth & lawton had in mind for their full bridal party!
the reception seemed to fly by in a whirl of dancing- before we knew it, they were off!
***please click here to see beth & lawton’s slideshow***
beth & lawton, thank you so much for bringing us back to athens to enjoy your love and be reminded of our own! we wish you the very best in texas and we hope you’re loving married life!
You two never cease to impress me. I love your photography so much!!!!
the pictures of north campus make me smile and a wedding dress with pockets, now why didn’t i think of that?!
Seriously, I love every single shot! I started “liking” them all on facebook but tried to restrain myself :-) Y’all rock!
Breathtaking guys, even in that harsh noonish light, you guys got some fantastic shots well done.
Chris and I are thrilled at all the beautiful and creative pictures you took!! You captured so much love and joy shared by both our families! Your work is all Beth and Lawton said it would be and much more! I wish you had taken our wedding pictures in 1978:)
Great stuff!
Your work is totally inspiring. I especially love the getting ready shots and the portraits (especially the one in front of the church and the grass images) And what a great cake eating shot! Keep up the amazing work!
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Just beautiful. The First Look portraits are totally awesome. Great reception shots…great job!
thanks for all the encouragement guys! it was a classic wedding for sure.