So funny story - today I technically had two weddings.
& since I can't physically be in two places at once (I tried - haven't figured out teleporting yet) Melissa of Melissa McElrath Photography graciously agreed to drive to Tennessee, shoot this wedding for me, meet me at a gas station and let me download the photos so I could drive home and edit them.
I told Melissa to keep an eye on Nate because I suspected he might cry when he saw Bri.
She did.
He did.
How sweet is he?
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Nate & Bri are one of my favorite couples - and while I was bummed I couldn't be there for them, I knew they were in good hands.
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You may recognize them from the main photo on my website (at the time of writing this at least) of the couple kissing under the fireworks.
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[Bri loves that brown cow in the background - she's an old lady, and the family baby]
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They are so fun and so in love - and I'm so glad the rain held off a little for them today even though the forecast wasn't promising.
Nate & Bri - can't wait to see yall soon. Start firework shopping now.
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Thank you for letting me be a small part of your wedding day and for hiring me even if I couldn't be there for you physically.
Truly.
PS - this may be the coolest cake topper I have ever seen (and the most personalized to a couple).
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I hope you all enjoy their previews as much as I did going through them trying to pick a few favorites before bed. Be sure to give Melissa a follow (she did a fantastic job channeling her inner Vicki, which turns out is pretty similar to her inner Melissa anyhow)! She's associate shooting for me again next year for another couple I love who had to reschedule to a day I'm already booked because of COVID. I'm super thankful for her friendship and for her willingness to help this mama and her couples out <3
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