Sarah and Thomas's Wedding at The Foundry on the Fair Site in Knoxville, TN
We are so excited to share this beautiful wedding held in World's Fair Park on May 2nd. Sarah and Thomas's wedding ceremony and reception took place at the Foundry, but we made sure to take advantage of the gorgeous, sunny day to capture some shots of this sweet couple, their families, and bridal party outside in the park.
The bride was surrounded by her sisters as she donned her classic dress from Posh Bridal in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their family, in fact, played an important role in every moment of Sarah and Thomas's special day from the first look on, and we were so moved by the close bonds shared between both families.
The interfaith ceremony honored several traditions for both Sarah and Thomas including the sharing of wine, blessings by both a priest and rabbi, and the breaking of the glass. The couple read original vows composed for each other under a chuppah adorned with gorgeous white flowers provided by Echelon Florist.
The personalized details at this wedding were truly amazing and included the sweetest chalkboard signs, a few rustic touches, and a special birthday cake from Cakery Bakery for the groom (since their wedding day was also Thomas's birthday). The couple started their fun-filled reception with the traditional Horah, where the bride and groom were lifted above their guests in golden chairs, and the celebration only intensified throughout the night thanks to Chris with Ogle Entertainment.
Sarah and Thomas's wedding coordinator was Janna Fowler of All About Weddings, hair and makeup Pure Luxe Salon, Spa, and Medspa, and videography was by Ryan's Productions.
We were honored to capture this couple's joy and love. Enjoy these moments from Sarah and Thomas's special day!
Winter Months with My Camera
The winter months seemed especially long this year. Rather than becoming a bear and hibernating with my camera for the winter (which was definitely tempting amidst what seemed like perpetual freezing temps), I decided to try my hand at working on other types of photography.
I focused on shooting models, nature, lifestyle, couples, and family this winter. I also decided to break out my film camera at many shoots to achieve a classic, light and airy look. Juicebeats Photography was even featured on a few blogs this season including Bitchless Bride, Bridal Guide Magazine, Lookslikefilm and few others coming out in the next couple months. I am excited for this year's wedding season, but I wanted to share several of the photos from my shoots this winter that encouraged my creativity and allowed me to capture a variety of fun, glamorous, and tender moments.
Heather & PJ Cancun Wedding
Hello friends. Juicebeats here.
Recently, I was honored to have the opportunity to photograph the wedding of my great friends, Heather and PJ, at the Ocean Coral and Turquesa Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. The wedding took place on Friday, December 12th on a rooftop overlooking the white-sand beach and Mexican Carribean. The couple was married under a beautiful canopy featuring touches of their wedding colors, purple and orange, and the intimate ceremony included many personalized touches. First, the ceremony was performed by Heather's matron of honor, Kendall, which made the moment even more meaningful for the couple and the wedding guests. Heather and PJ wrote their own vows and involved their parents during the exchanging of the rings, a special moment that was truly original to this ceremony. In addition, guests were encouraged to use their party favors, personalized maracas, to celebrate the couple's first kiss as husband and wife. Heather and PJ also incorporated the tradition of jumping the broom, which signified the joining of their two families and marked the beginning of their lives together.
This intimate ceremony was special for so many reasons, but it was personally meaningful for me to photograph my friends as they came together as one. The gorgeous scenery provided the perfect backdrop for Heather and PJ's special day, and I was lucky to catch some cool shots of the couple with a rainbow.
Enjoy the photos of this destination wedding in Mexico.
Stephanie & Jason
Westwood Mansion Wedding
Stephanie and Jason's wedding on September 27th at Historic Westwood captured the beauty of a natural setting and the beginning of fall with a bit of country charm. Personal touches, like the bride's monogrammed dress and the groom's incorporation of his classic El Camino, made for an extra special day for this amazing couple at both the mansion and their reception venue, the Eaux Performance and Dance Company studio.
Historic Westwood is a beautiful venue that features a gorgeous porch with a gazebo at one end and stairs framed by a lovely stone archway at the other. The interior of the home incorporates intricate woodworking and ornate details from the floor to the ceiling while the side lawn serves as a perfect location for an intimate outdoor ceremony.
Enjoy this sweet couple's Westwood wedding!
