Bethany Ann Photography – Nashville, Tennessee Wedding & Portrait Photographer » Southern Weddings & Portraits

Wow! It’s been ten days since I last posted anything, and I am so happy to be back! Rick and I moved to Nashville last Monday, and haven’t had Internet until recently. Yay for having Internet again! :) I have a lot lined up for this week on the blog, but for now enjoy my highs and lows of our first week as Nashville residents.

The Good:

  • More closet space!
  • Having a garage. My car is never WAY TOO HOT to get into now.
  • A big bath tub! I love a good bubble bath after a photo shoot or wedding. :)
  • Lexi exploring the fenced-in patio yesterday. That was pretty cute. Ahh, who am I kidding? Everything she does is pretty cute!
  • Rick has begun saying “Taylor Swift JUST walked in the door.” every time we go somewhere. It’s pretty hilarious, and I can’t help but look every. single. time. (One of these days I really hope he’s right. ;))
  • A new office chair & desk! I’m thankful for my dad, husband and sister who put all of it together for me.
  • A bigger kitchen! I’ve already cooked dinner TWICE in the week we have been here. That might not mean much to some, but that’s good for a non-cooker like me. ;)
  • Rick’s commute is so short, which makes him so happy, which in turn, makes me happy!

The Not-So-Good:

  • Our neighborhood is new construction so there’s lots of constructing going on. ;) It doesn’t bother me (yet), so that’s good. Plus, I’m so nosey that if I hear something going on outside, I can just peek out the window and see what’s happening. And then get back to work, of course. :)
  • Still having boxes to unpack. How did we have so much stuff to begin with?!
  • Almost getting ran over in the parking lot of Publix.
  • Lexi thinking it is okay to climb up my new office chair. That wasn’t too cute of her.
  • Buying curtains. I didn’t know buying curtains could be so stressful and expensive! We are keeping those curtains forever.

So, as you can see, the good outweighs the bad. I am excited about this new chapter in our life. I have to say, when we left our old place, it was a little bitter sweet. That was our first home together, and while I’m glad to be somewhere new, I know I will always look back fondly on the memories of our first home. :)

And now, enjoy some iPhone photographs from the past ten days.

Have a great evening!

Bethany

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Her bridesmaids took turns zipping up the back of her dress, leaving the honor of the last little bit to her mom, of course. It was an emotional moment. A happy moment. A moment of relief. Contentment and joy. Alicia was this much closer to seeing her soon-to-be-husband. The one who makes her smile the biggest and dream beyond her wildest imagination. Together, they know, they can achieve anything. 6-9-12 was a day of magic. Y’all, I’ll share more from this wedding next week, but for now, here are a few snippets to enjoy. ;)

Have a fabulous weekend!
Bethany

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Some people come into your life at the exact moment you need. Alicia told me at the beginning of our relationship that she was unsure about what to do about her wedding photography when my email landed in her inbox. I had met her at the Clarksville Brides Bridal Show in January 2011. Alicia, newly engaged as of Jan. 1 2011, was so excited and eager to plan her big day. At the time, her wedding to Mike was one of the farthest out weddings I had ever booked. I am so thankful they picked me and that they trusted me with their wedding photography! :) Throughout all of last year I got to know them, via Facebook messages, text messages, and even photographing their engagement session and a family session last year. I feel like they are more like friends than clients! I love that! After being privy to their wedding plans for over a year, I was so excited when June 2012 rolled around. I just couldn’t wait to photograph their wedding! And what an amazing day it was! Alicia got ready in Tanglewood’s bridal suite & salon and she glowed from the moment I arrived, until she left for her mini honeymoon with her new husband. When Mike saw his bride for the first time, I’m pretty sure even I had tears in my eyes. If you have witnessed their love, then you know how well they mesh and how genuinely happy they are together. Not only that, their sense of style and vision really translated into every aspect of their wedding beautifully. I adored the gray suits on the guys, and the teal dresses on the ladies. Plus, pinwheels as bouquets and boutonnieres?! Yes please! I adore brides who think outside of the box. One of my favorite details was the pinwheels in her bouquet! Her cake topper had a bride & groom on it with a replica of her bouquet, pinwheels and all! So clever! And the cake, made by Covered with Icing, was delicious by the way! :)

I love how adventurous and joyful they are and it was a delight capturing their wedding. Enjoy this super long blog post and an even longer slideshow. I really couldn’t trim the photos down anymore. :) Alicia & Mike, thank you times a MILLION! I wouldn’t have wanted to spend 6-9-12 with anyone else. :)

This photo makes me SO happy! Right as I headed to take photos of the guys, I saw Alicia and her aunt Cory exploding with joy. You know I had to capture that moment! ;)  Oh, how neat is this!? I love this “Groom’s Day-Of Survival Kit” that Alicia planned for Mike. Yay! First Look time!!!! :)  I’m pretty sure Mike was speechless for a few minutes. Alicia is stunning!  Sassy ladies! My fav!  Handsome fellows!  A fun bridal party for sure:  Love their fierce faces:  Ceremony time!  I adore this moment:
Yay! Mr. & Mrs.!  The teal, black & silver worked so well together. One aspect I really thought added to the decor, was the chairs. Alicia & Mike definitely paid attention to every detail when they planned their wedding. :)  Personalized bridal party glasses = awesome! :)  You can’t go wrong with feathers! Ahh, there’s that yummy cake! The details were SO intricate. Heather from Covered With Icing does a phenomenal job!  See, isn’t this cake topper to die for!?  A candy bar? Yes, please!  Ahh, First Dance Love. :)  The DJ made Alicia & Mike play a Newly Wed game of Who Does What? For instance, who snores the loudest or who spends more money. It was so fun!

 

View more images from Alicia & Mike’s Wedding Day on the slideshow below. For the best viewing experience hit play then pause and let it load for a few minutes and then enjoy. :)

Have a great rest of your evening!

Bethany

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