Wedding at Spindletop Hall Lexington, Kentucky / Kentucky Wedding Photographer

I have never seen a bride that wore timeless better. Lauren and Matthew were straight out of an old Hollywood movie, think dancing in the street at 3am in the pouring rain kind of movie… but the guy is holding an umbrella so your hair doesn’t ruin.. a starlet and her chivalrous, romantic man. A power couple. A statement. Lauren, you are a dream.

Spindletop Hall is seriously breathtaking. Each room has exquisite detail, that you cannot help but explore. It provides such a magical, romantic ambience throughout. They were so relaxed, and laid back throughout the day, it’s almost like they knew they were right where they were supposed to be. They hoped the rain would pass, but right when it came time for the ceremony to begin, the rain forced itself down harder. Letting a few minutes pass, they made the ultimate decision to bring their guests into the Library of Spindletop for an intimate, dry ceremony. Lauren’s father, was the officiant and led the sweet ceremony that joined them as one.

Venue: Spindletop Hall

Quartet: String Source

Florist: Fields in Bloom

Band: Bluewater Kings

Bakery: Martine’s Pastries

Photographer: Linkes Photography / Studio 606

Kentucky Wedding Photographers / Country Wedding at Old Glory Schoolhouse

It was a beautiful partly cloudy day on Corey & BJ’s wedding day. Corey alongside her 12 bridesmaids got ready in the schoolhouse while the guys hung out at the barn drinking beer and talking about the good ol’ days. It was an ideal time for their friends and family, as they got to spend so much time together, preparing for what the day would bring. Corey was truly a beautiful, timeless bride. Her dress was made for her. Her hair + makeup was straight out of a fairytale. I loved that the bridesmaids dresses were mix matched, it made everything pop!

We have a few favorite parts of the day. For starters, I loved that her maid of honor’s wrote her letters and read them to her during getting ready. I also loved that Emmy, Corey + BJ’s daughter, rode down the aisle in the prettiest little wagon. I loved Corey and her fathers first look AND first dance. They both cried and cried, you could tell the powerful bond the two of them share.

BJ + Corey, congratulations. You two have a beautiful little family and your kiddos are so lucky to have a set of parents who are in love like the two of you. I loved watching BJ pick you up and spin you around during your first dance. Not only was it so funny because you weren’t expecting it, but so romantic at the same time.

I hope you guys enjoy this preview of their wedding day filled with lots of tears, laughs and things that will tug your heart strings. <3

Kentucky Wedding Photographers - First Baptist Church Wedding Somerset KY / Abby + Brandon

Abby and Brandon are so cute together. I first got to hang out with them during their engagement session which you can view a preview here. The girls got to get ready in our studio, which was a dream with the lighting and exposed brick details. We were about an hour and a half ahead of schedule so we had so much time for photos, which was AMAZING.

It’s really nerve wracking to be responsible for photographing and documenting your business partners’ best friend’s wedding day. But this past Saturday I did it and I feel as if I did it so good. I must mention however, that Abby and her family were a dream to work with. They completely trusted me in all aspects and respected my recommendations. It was a blast to work with Abby’s bridal party. Since Abby and Brandon are so different, you know what they say, opposites attract…. I got to spend the day with all kinds of cool people. Their bridal party was so fun. The groomsmen didn’t hesitate when I asked them to pick up Brandon. The girls were so beautiful in their black formal gowns. Abby thought black was elegant so that’s what they went with. CLASSIC AND ELEGANT ABBY, beautiful details!!! Those bouquets though! So different and unique, I loved that they were white as well. It was TIMELESS.

Enjoy this preview of the day.

-Taylor

Wedding at Harkness Edwards Vineyards Winchester Kentucky / KY Wedding Photographers / Amelia + Ethan

June 8th, 2019 was a complete fairytale. Amelia + Ethan tied the knot in an enchanted garden surrounded by all of their family and friends. The whole day we were watching the weather praying for sunshine so Amelia could have her dream ceremony in the garden. Fortunately, the rain held off for all of their portraits and detail photos. As soon as Amelia walked down the aisle the rain started. But you know what they say, rain on your wedding day is good luck. Amelia + Ethan didn’t let the rain put a damper on their special day. Their planner passed out umbrellas and the show went on. The children’s choir, Amelia teaches lead beautiful hymns and didn’t skip a beat regardless of the drizzle. Their guests didn’t seem to mind either, they were all there to witness the beautiful joining of the new Mr. & Mrs. As their ceremony concluded, the guests showered them in rose pedals. I think the Queen of Genovia would be jealous.

Seriously, Amelia looked like a TRUE Princess. Her dress was detailed with 8ft delicate European lace. It was the train of every bride’s fantasy dress. Her ballet inspired flats were the perfect pop of detail to her picture perfect Pinterest wedding. Every detail was meaningful and had intention to their lives. Amelia gifted Ethan a pin with his grandfathers photo on it during their first look. Ethan wrote Amelia a love letter for every week of their first year of marriage. THAT IS EVERY GIRLS DREAM! He could barely contain his excitement when he turned around to see his beautiful bride for the first time. We have cold chills just reflecting on the moment. Ethan also custom designed Amelia’s ring and I can’t even tell you how many people at the wedding alone were swooning over it.

They ended the day breaking it down on the dance floor with all of their closest friends. Their family gave the most heartfelt speeches and it was really amazing to see the impact that Amelia and Ethan have had on their loved ones lives. It’s safe to say they are a match made in heaven. Here’s to all of your years, we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness.

Enjoy this preview of their wedding day.

Venue: Harkness Edwards Vineyard

Planner: Caitlin Gilliam

Photographer: Studio 606

Dress: note from Bride My dress was purchased at Gretchen Reece Bridal Coutoure, and customized in-shop by her partner Jennifer Wesley (Darling Sew Shop). I purchased a Ti Adora gown (called Rosie?), but had my own design ideas, and then Jennifer worked a BUNCH of magic and it's a totally new custom creation.

Cake: Family Friend of the Longs

Cross for Ceremony: Ethan’s Dad

Florists: Bonnie at Stems LLC.

Tent: Chris Haley at Oasis Productions

Hair + Makeup: Jill Dawson with Brides & Beauty

Children’s Choir: a portion of Amelia’s ensemble from Trinity Christian Academy

Menswear: Gentux

Amelia’s Rings: The Faithful Platform by Austin Willard

Shoes: The White Ribbon

Custom Signs: Chelsea Butts of Wing Tip Lettering

Bridesmaid Dresses: variety of Adrianna Pappell, ASOS, BHLDN, and Kleinfeld

Kentucky Wedding Photographers - WKU Wedding at The Barn at Redgate Somerset KY Wedding / Lindsey + Colton / Wedding Wednesdays

I HAVE SO MANY FAVORITES FROM THIS DAY and so many favorite moments.

I love love love that Lindsey and Colton did a first look and decided to read their vows to each other privately before their ceremony. I was crying SO HARD from a distance as it was the sweetest moment. Witnessing the two of them, completely unguarded and full of love for each other and the anticipation of what the day would hold on their faces. Lindsey was so beautiful! Her delicate lace detailed dress, and the soft babies breath that graced her veil delicately. She was straight out of a fairytale. There was this butterfly, that sat right on Lindsey’s bouquet during their first look. It kept fluttering around them and followed us the entire time we took photos! THEN, as Lindsey walked down the aisle, the butterfly landed RIGHT on Colton’s head and then on their hands as they exchanged rings. It is said in some cultures, that if a brown butterfly lands on you, it means you are about to have good luck! What a perfect symbol for Lindsey & Colton’s fairytale wedding day.

I also love that they shared their first dance with the father/daughter and mother/son dance. They took a tradition and made it their own based on what was important to them. We also need to talk about their FAVORS! CUTE LITTLE CANDLES! I have never seen such a cute idea! I was so excited to take one home, I thought about it all day but then totally forgot to grab one!

Another favorite part of the day, Lindsey and Colton snuck into the room in the midst of their reception just to have some alone time. I walked in on Colton fixing Lindsey’s shoe and she said, “Can you document this time?” Of course!! This is what it is all about. The two of you. So they jumped on the bed, and then sat and just talked; together, privately and just took it all in. I think everyone needs to do that. It’s good to remind yourselves in the midst of the chaos of what is most important.

I went to school with Lindsey and she was one of the very few people who were genuinely the sweetest, kindest, and most sincere. I looked up to her so much so you can imagine the joy in my heart that I feel knowing she has found someone who she deserves. She is worthy of so much. Colton and Lindsey, I wish you the most amazing life together. Enjoy this preview of their wedding day.

Wedding at Red River Gorge Quiet Waters Kentucky Wedding Photographer / Tara + Jose

Oh the things I could say about Tara + Jose... they are such a beautiful couple. They truly love each other and you can feel it just in their presence. When I first walked into Jose's cabin, he was just chilling, going over his vows... I asked him if he was nervous and he said, "I just miss Tara".... my heart was so happy because I knew he was going to see her in just a bit, and I was excited for the adventure that the day would bring. Tara was in the cabin next door, along with her family, who were all coming together to prepare everything.. her sister had been making cheesecakes in the kitchen since the day before! They had originally planned to get married in the same spot Jose proposed, which was the campsite they spend a lot of their time at near the Sky Bridge. But with 100% chance of rain in the forecast, they decided to move the ceremony inside! Even with the rain, Red River Gorge was B E A U T I F U L!

We soon headed upstairs so that Tara could get ready alongside her sister and best friend. Her sister did her hair, she did her makeup, and her momma helped her into her dress. I ran downstairs to gather her father for a first look. He surprised her by wearing the shirt she got him on vacation so many years ago. Her sister told me the shirt has been a running joke in their family for years! Tara walked down the steps and her father was so happy, he tucked her into his arms so tight. Tara then pulled out a note for her momma and sister, explaining the charms on her bouquet. They were in memory of her grandmother who passed away earlier this year and they had hoped so much that she could have been there.

When it was time for the ceremony, their closest family and friends piled in to the cabin and made room for Tara to walk down the aisle to her future husband. At the top of the steps, she smiled so fiercely at Jose, and he smiled back at her. It was such a moment, I get cold chills when I think back on it in retrospect. She met her father at the bottom, and he walked her to Jose. The ceremony was officiated by Tara's close special friend, Jonathan (who is so sweet, and so awesome by the way). They made sure to announce, "Put your phones away, let's live in the moment." Tara and Jose wrote the most powerful vows I have ever heard. There was barely a dry eye. Their ceremony was so authentically them, and just so so beautiful. I have never known a more humbling kind of love.

They danced on the deck in the trees, Tara with Jose, Jose with his momma, Tara with her father, and then a special dance with her mom... after the dances were finished, they went inside and Tara's momma and sister, had brought an old bottle of Whiskey that was her late grandfathers so that all of the cousins could take a shot together in memory of him. I loved that moment because it was so intimate and special for their family, AND because there wasn't ONE straight face after taking that shot. HAHAHA.

Tara & Jose, I hope you have the most beautiful, magical life together. I know you are already off to an amazing start.

p.s. shoutout to my amazing second shooter India at Storybook Photography by India for being amazing and remaining calm even though she got lost on the way home! so much love for you! <3

Wedding at Cave Hill Vineyard & Winery Kentucky Wedding Photographer / Tayler + Steven

TAYLER + STEVEN - 08.04.18

You guys, when we dream about perfect wedding days and almost nothing going wrong.... it was Tayler & Steven's day. It was absolutely perfect, and if something did go wrong, no one even knew about it! I will note that the only slight bump we had was for photos (of course, my job) and that was only because it was BLAZING HOT during family portraits. I mean, the sun was lingering just over the hills, a perfect spot to reach the ceremony site where we were doing family formals. We decided to get through what we could, and come back out for the remaining when the sun went away a little more! That worked out perfectly!

The details of the day were so simple and elegant. It was so so so timeless and gorgeous. Tayler and Sandy of Sassy Spoon Catering did the most amazing job planning details! It was BEAUTIFUL and also so, Tayler. I heard one of her best friends saying, "this is SO Tayler, it's so elegant and beautiful" and I think my photographer heart was beating so hard because that's the goal when planning a wedding, you want it to be YOU. Not someone else's idea of what it should it be.

Cave Hill Vineyard & Winery is easily my most favorite venue in the area. Maybe even in South-Central Kentucky which makes me a pretty lucky gal considering I live about 10 minutes away. Their staff works tirelessly to ensure that you have the most amazing day possible. Not only do they make the experience amazing, but their land is so breathtaking! Especially at sunset when the sun is dancing between the long rows of vines.

I also have to give a special shoutout to Sandy of Sassy Spoon Catering. She also went above and beyond and helped Tayler put together this perfect day. She decorated the entire reception area and served DELICIOUS food for the reception.

It was so cute to watch their first look, Steven turned around with a huge grin on his face and pulled her in for the tightest hug. I hope they have the happiest, most amazing life together... because they are two very kind people who deserve nothing but the best of what life has to give.

Oh, I also need to note that I adore their families for being so understanding of the heat! Thank you, you guys made my job soooo much easier!

Photographer: Linkes Photography

Cake: Sassy Spoon Catering

Venue: Cave Hill Vineyard & Winery

Dress: Steel Magnolia

Catering: Sassy Spoon Catering

Florist: The Treasure Chest

Georgetown, Kentucky Wedding Georgetown College and Cardome Center / Kentucky Wedding Photographer / Peyton + Wil

Peyton + Wil's day was so beautiful! Payton started the day off with her gals in this historic house on campus with hair and makeup. They tucked her gorgeous custom made dress by Renee's Bridal away in a room downstairs... so that it could be grand revealed to her special ladies. Her momma and her godmother helped her into her dress.. she looked like a princess straight from a fairytale. It was magical. We lined her gals up on the staircase so that Payton could walk out and surprise them. It was so sweet when everyone smiled and cheered for how beautiful she was!

The bridesmaids walked across the street to line up for the ceremony, and Peyton met her father in a back room to load into a horse-drawn carriage. The ceremony site was so beautiful and elegant on the Georgetown Campus lawn. The trumpeter and flutist played beautifully as the bridal party made their way down the aisle. Peyton's father helped Peyton out of the carriage, and walked her down the aisle to meet her soon-to-be Mr.

The reception at the Cardome center was so decorated so beautifully. The flowers were stacked high, and the light was beaming through the old-stain glassed windows. It was the most perfect backdrop for their first dance. Peyton and her father surprised the guests with a fun father-daughter dance. It was so funny but soooo good! Everyone was LOVING IT!

Peyton danced ALL. NIGHT. LONG.... their reception was so much fun! EVERYONE was dancing! At the end of the night, their guests cheered them away with a glow stick send-off!

Peyton and Wil, thank so much for allowing me to document your M A G I C A L day. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

Photographer: Linkes Photography

Videographer: Jeff Meadows

Caterer: La Donna's Catering

Cake: Bit of Whimsy Cakes

Dress: Renee's Bridal

Venue: Georgetown College (Ceremony)

Cardome Center (Reception)

Wedding at The Distillery Square Lexington, Kentucky / Kentucky Wedding Photographer / Shelby + Braxton

I've been trying to figure out the best words to use to describe Shelby + Braxton for a few hours now. Really though, it's 2:28 P.M. and I've been working on this post since 9 A.M but the truth is, nothing I could say would ever amount to even close as amazing as these two are as people or how thankful I am that they chose me to be their wedding photographer. Shelby is an awesome person, full of personality and really, the nicest person I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Braxton is such a gentleman and truly adores Shelby like there is no tomorrow. Plus, while we were doing their engagement session back in the fall, I totally noticed that they are like the most perfect replica of Ariel and Prince Eric. I mean, who doesn't enjoy photographing a real life fairytale? I told them they should be that for halloween one year.

Their wedding day was full of tears, giggles, 2000's throwbacks, beer, close friends and family, a party bus, greenery details, Gatsby cars (her grandfather brought this beautiful car, I wish I had car knowledge so I could tell you what it was) and a very handsome groom and a DROP. DEAD. GORGEOUS. bride.

The ladies got dressed at Shelby's friend's GORGEOUS home and we did the bride + groom's first look at the Embassy Suites. Thankfully we were there because about 3 minutes into photos, they were BURNING UP. It was honestly one of the hottest days of the year so we went in for a bit and decided to try and get as many photos as we could inside. One of Shelby's amazing bridesmaids was able to throw Shelby's hair into a delicate up-do so it wouldn't be as hot. We hopped back on to the party bus and made our way to Gratz Park for some bridal portraits in the shade.

When we got to the venue, it was time for a first look with her father. It was definitely on the list of one of the best moments of the day because Bob was literally speechless for a second! Shelby had started crying as soon as she seen her father standing there.

Their ceremony took place in a little enchanted garden across from their reception venue, Distillery Square. Despite the heat, everyone was cheering them on as they kissed for the first time as Mr. & Mrs.

The bridal party each came up with their own unique little dances to enter into the reception so it was cool to see each of their personalities. The rest of the night was a dream. They drank, danced, ate from a mexican buffet, ate cake, toasts were given by Shelby's father, the best man and Shelby's maid of honor. At the end of the night, their guests lit sparklers as they kissed in the middle of them, and loaded into her grandfathers car.

Shelby and Braxton, thank you thank you thank you for letting me be apart of your day. It was so nice getting to know you both over the past months. I hope you are able to relive your day through these photographs every. single. time.

I hope you enjoy my favorites from their wedding day <3