And what an amazing wedding it was!  Although there were record high temperatures, everyone was excited about watching these two join their lives together! It was such beautiful ceremony with lots of little surprises that made it so special and emotional.

On top of that, I knew it was going to be an awesome wedding because I had the fabulous Amber Holritz photograph with me! She did an incredible job as always. I included several of her photos below!

We started the day off at Elea Blake. It’s always fun to go there and see my wonderful friends!

Heather’s sister looking on.

Heather’s really fun friend Tiffany came to hang out.  We became friends instantly.

We then went to Black Fox Farms in Cleveland.  Such an incredible place to photograph!

Heather spent a few minutes writing in her journal to Brent before she put on her dress…

These next two photos by Amber! Doesn’t Heather make a STUNNING bride!?

Brent and Heather seeing each other for the first time!

I love, love, love this photo.  It just doesn’t get any more gorgeous than this. I’m so jealous that Amber took the best shot of the day!

I took the exact same shot from a different location and perspective:

I can’t tell which of the two photos below I like better so I’ll let everyone else decide… vote below your favorite one!

What a beautiful couple they make!

Another amazing photo by Amber!

Thanks Amber for the photo below!

Amber with the girls as they pray right before the ceremony…

Heather completely surprised Brent by singing to him during the ceremony. It was the most emotional scene I’ve ever had the privilege to photograph.

As she sang… tears of joy.

Amber got this shot as Brent was rushing her off after the ceremony!

And check out this absolutely breathtaking photo that Amber grabbed of the first dance!

They surprised Brent and Heather (and us – as the photographers – as well) with fireworks as they were leaving on a John Deere!  I was in the wrong place to capture it but Amber fortunately was!  Thanks for getting capturing these moments, Am!

Heather and Brent, thank you so much for having us photograph your wedding. We had an amazing time getting to know both of you leading up to your wedding and the photos you allowed us to take during this special time shows the world how much you love each other.  You two are going to have an incredible marriage and I hope to continue to photograph you as your family eventually grows!  Enjoy your wedding photos!

We started out at Headquarters Salon which brought back a lot of good memories because it was where I shot one of my first weddings several years ago!

These next photos are from Amber! I’m so proud of her!

More pics from Amber as Ronella was getting in her dress…

We were running a little bit behind schedule. Here’s Skyler patiently waiting downstairs for the “first look”!

The first look!

Skyler and his guys…

Ronella was just playing around but I just love how beautiful she looks here!

How cute is the little flower girl!?

One of these photos is unlike the others… can you spot it?

Haha… love the above photo but to be fair, here’s a NICE photo of Ronella and her bridesmaid.

The ceremony was held at the beautiful First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, TN.

Ronella’s parents came all the way from Romania to be at the wedding and her dad prayed for them in Ronellas native language.  What a beautiful moment!

Skylers grandfather was actually the minister that married them.  So to be sure it was a special ceremony.

The reception was held at the Black Fox Farms.

Everyone in this photo (minus Skyler) went to school with Ronella at a school in Romania. Can you believe they all were able to make it to the wedding!?  How cool is this group!?

The night was filled with awesome food and beautiful speeches.

We were SO excited when Ronella wanted to use Strut to document in the most fun way possible the guests that came to her wedding!

Here’s just a few of the pics we got there!  If you want to see a lot more, check out the Strut Facebook Page!

Heck ya I jumped in there too!

And the send off!

Thank you so much Ronella and Skyler for making your wedding just so fun!  Amber and I had a blast hanging out and we can’t wait to get the rest of your wedding images to you!  You two are awesome!!!

Our day started off very early in the morning (6:30 am!) at “In the Buff” in East Ridge to get Catherine’s hair done.  The girls working there were really fun and they did a fantastic job on Catherine’s hair!

Afterwards we headed up to Cleveland to the beautiful Broad Street United Methodist Church.  My good friend Kellie joined me to help photograph the day. She did a wonderful job, was fun to hang out with, and let me be in two places at once!  I love having a second shooter with me!

First time photographing a wedding dress in an elevator. I love the result!

A few details:

The ring shots.  And my self portrait in Marcus’ shiny ring!

Marcus and his guys:

A little Abbey Road anyone?

Had so much fun hanging out with Catherine and her girls!

The beautiful Catherine!

She had cold feet and decided to run but luckily for Marcus, her bridesmaids caught her.

Loved how Catherine looked at her dad as he lead her down the aisle!

Entered as individuals and exited as one!  Awesome!

Their reception was at Lee University. Since it decided to rain outside, they had to move it indoors.  The incredible Al Shabibi catered this amazing brunch that I had a little bite of when I got a break. So good!

Gorgeous reception details:

First dance.

Kellie and I finally got some time alone with the newly married couple once it stopped raining outside.  What a beautiful couple they make!

And finally the send off!

Marcus and Catherine, thank you again for letting me be a part of your wedding day!  Enjoy the photos!  I’m so excited about your new lives together!