Wonderful Windy City Wedding

Allison and Chase planned a spectacular wedding in Chicago on the first weekend in the fall.  The weather did not disappoint and neither did the celebration!

On the water taxi, heading to the Rehearsal dinner at Fulton's on the River.  The evening was breezy and the sunset was rich with color.

Rick was dapper and kept his chin up as he escorted his only daughter to her wedding ceremony!

The setting on the 16th floor terrace was spectacular!

When the view outside the ballroom was unveiled for all and the music serenaded the new couple, night had fallen, revealing the full Chicago skyline against another beautiful sky.

Yum!

Good idea, Chase!

Dave and Allison got married!

On the steps in Dave's arms at Second Presbyterian Church ~ Chattanooga.

Rosie loves her aunt Allison!

All the girls in the family!

...so good together!  
What a blessing to have found each other!

Rainy, Sunny, Magical Wedding Day

Megan and Time got married on one of the rainiest, warmest, muggiest, sunniest, muddiest, foggiest, brightest days we've seen.  All you had to do was wait a while and the weather fairy provided something new.  It never stopped changing!  Despite the weather, all went well and the guests managed to get in and seated at beautiful Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.  The ceremony was elegantly lighted by the candles in the aisle and the church was filled with glorious music.

Megan was radiant in her soft, flowing gown that seemed to glow like her eyes. The under layer of lace was exquisite.

So Beautiful...

...and SO much fun!

The Read House never looked so good!

 

Aaron and Lakyn's day at the farm

Lakyn and Aaron got married on a sultry, steamy day in June.  It was hotter than it was supposed to be, but it DID NOT rain.  Once the sun dipped behind the ageless oaks on Aaron's family farm in Sequatchie Valley, it was perfect for their ceremony.  Everything cooled off and the beautiful country setting by the farm pond at sunset was awe inspiring.  Their wedding, with many, many family and friends looking on, fulfilled all their dreams and they were off to Jamaica for their honeymoon!

Jamie and Greg's Excellent Day

The Hunter Museum in Chattanooga ... they were up for anything!

Their ceremony was perfect overlooking the Tennessee River at sunset!

Waiting

Wahooooooo!!!

Soirees and the Hunter Museum made for a spectacular reception.

You want us to kiss again?  No problem!

Tired and still smiling!

Jen and Jordan's wedding at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel

There isn't a more beautiful wedding location than in the Atrium of the hotel!

Katelyn and Whit

Katelyn and Whit had a beautiful day for their beautiful wedding, held recently at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.  Although it was very hot and humid, the girls stepped outside for a few photographs under the shady arbor.














The guys really got into some fun shots. 

As the mothers were being seated, the excited bride and her father peek in.

The couple exchanged special vows, led by Dr. William Dudley.

All smiles as this happy couple dashes out...

...and hops into their getaway car.

They enjoyed a quick private moment at their reception, held at the Read House Silver Ballroom.  Then they danced away the evening with music provided by the Dexter Thomas Band.

These are two of the most loving and caring young people you would ever want to meet.  I wish them the most happiness in their new life together!

Beautiful voices, filling the air with love and joy!

We didn't know Austin and Susannah before they made their wedding plans. However, from the moment we met them, we loved them. We love their exuberance for life, their love for music, and their love for each other. ...and we do love their hugs they share with us!

They also brought many friends from San Francisco and New York to share their wedding day celebration. (Oh, and most of those friends are vocalists with the San Francisco Opera and the New York Metropolitan Opera, as are Susannah and Austin.) One after another they stepped up and poured out their love for Susannah and Austin through song. Chilling and beautiful! Maid of Honor, Brooke, has just returned from serving in Iraq. She was the best! Never have we seen a harder working and beautiful attendant!

They came back to Susannah's home in Cleveland, TN to share with their families and commit to each other in God's presence. Although they've actually been married (in the eyes of the law) for almost a year, you'd never know it. Austin and Susannah openly and frequently express their love. PDA was everywhere! Even the guests played a part at the reception, ringing bells often in unison, calling for more kisses. No one was disappointed!