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franklin, tennessee wedding by joy marie | autumn + kyle | nashville wedding photographer

joy marie — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:48:42 +0000

Autumn & Kyle are incredibly unique and beautiful people! This is perhaps the most laid back couple I have ever photographed. They exchanged vows in the quaint King’s Chapel in Franklin, Tennessee. Autumn walked down the aisle barefoot to bluegrass music strumming in the background. Love that! This happened to be a VERY special wedding for us because Kyle’s mom, Karen, is a very big part of our lives. Karen, aka “Ms. Karen” is a dear family friend who helps us with our boys during this very busy time in our lives. If you happen to be a working mom, you know the immensity of this role. Ms. Karen is the true definition of a Godsend, and we couldn’t imagine our lives now without her! We have tremendous love for Karen and her husband, Jack, and they’ve truly become family to us.

That being said, shooting this wedding sort of felt like when I photographed by brother’s wedding eight years ago. Just a joy to be around such special people. Both Autumn and Kyle come from amazing families, and this wedding was really a result of the creative collaboration of those closest to them. All of the decorations, flowers, bouquets, corsages, centerpieces, etc. were made by Autumn’s parents and five siblings. Even the food was catered by her cousins. They all did a fantastic job! It’s weddings like these that are a great reminder of what this special occasion is really all about. It was an amazing and beautiful day, and I feel blessed to be the one who captured it. Congratulations, Autumn and Kyle!

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nashville engagement shoot slideshow by joy marie | jessica + bryan

joy marie — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:46:29 +0000

I just finished editing Jessica & Bryan’s engagement pictures, and wanted to share this quick slideshow/video we put together. They’re such an adorable couple, and I can’t wait for their New Year’s Day wedding in Florida! Enjoy!

nashville engagement shoot by joy marie | jessica + bryan

joy marie — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:05:03 +0000

Meet the adorable Jessica & Bryan!! I’m so glad that we finally had the opportunity to spend some time with these two during their Nashville Engagement Session! We began our adventure in Downtown Nashville, and then, for my fellow wine lovers, we hit the wine cellar at Valentino’s on West End. I can’t wait to kick off 2011 with their New Year’s Day wedding in St. Petersburg, FL. So excited!!

joy marie photography | joy marie’s best of 2009 | wedding photography

joy marie — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:48:35 +0000

2009 was an amazing year!! Like everyone’s year (and life in general), I had my ups & downs, but the constant bright spot was all of the TRULY incredible people, from all over the world, I had the privilege to meet & work with. While there are literally hundreds of images I wish I could post, I just finally finished my most difficult task so far this year- narrowing down my list of favorite wedding images from 2009. I can’t begin to tell you how hard it was to choose! I am just so grateful for all of my amazing clients! Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of telling your beautiful stories. Here’s a sneak peek (in no particular order) of some of my 2009 faves! May your 2010 be filled with life, love & lots of laughter!!

nashville wedding photography by joy marie…jennie + brad

joy marie — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:44:18 +0000

I must start by saying that Jennie & Brad come from INCREDIBLE families!! I don’t think I’ve ever met such kind, welcoming & gracious people in my life! From the moment I connected with Jennie & Brad for their Los Angeles engagement shoot, I knew in my heart that their Nashville wedding was going to be quite a treat. The beautiful ceremony & reception were both held at The Temple in Nashville. Jennie & Brad, I feel blessed to have met you, and your families. Thanks for allowing me to share in such a special day.

Brad & his GORGEOUS bride, Jennie!

I also want to extend a personal thank you to Kates Fine Catering, one of Nashville’s finest catering companies, for providing such an exquisitely delicious meal for this wedding. And as always, Nashville wedding & event planner extraordinaire, Jayne Bubis, did a phenomenal job orchestrating this amazing day!

nashville wedding by joy marie…steve + shawn

joy marie — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:45:43 +0000

Shawn & Steve are such great people, and they also happen to be our neighbors and now friends. After a some stormy weather the week prior, it turned out to be just a gorgeous day for their Nashville wedding at Brentwood United Methodist Church. We started the day off in Downtown Nashville at the beautiful Hermitage Hotel, and then it was off to the church in Brentwood for an intimate ceremony, followed by an elegant reception at Mere Bulles. These two share such a special connection together that I’m positive a lifetime of happiness awaits them. Congratulations, Shawn & Steve…thanks for allowing me to be a part of such a sweet day!

the super cool bridal party!

I love this "private" moment...Steve checking out his bride!

the beautiful Shawn!

one of my favorite shots of the day.

brentwood estate engagement…stephaine + joseph

joy marie — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:44:57 +0000

I know I know…I’ve been a bad bad blogger girl. The last few weeks have been jam-packed with traveling, shoots and lots of album designing!! But I’m back, and I have so much to share!! Several weeks ago, in Nashville, I had the pleasure of doing an engagement shoot with Stephaine & Joseph (feels a little strange to call him Joseph, considering he’s the Pastor of one of the largest churches in the South…aka Bishop Joseph Warren Walker III. These two are made for each other, and have such an incredible story…I’m just so happy they found each other. And yes, that’s how Stephaine spells her name…it’s not a typo!! While I’m bummed that I can’t shoot their May wedding because of my craaazy schedule that month, it was fun to connect for this shoot. I know their wedding is going to be FABULOUS!!

open house at cj’s off the square in historic downtown franklin

joy marie — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:02:12 +0000

Now that we’re just past Valentine’s Day, I know there are lots of newly engaged couples out there!! If you’re planning a Nashville wedding, be sure to drop by CJ’s Off the Square in Historic Downtown Franklin for their BIG Open House Event this Sunday, February 22nd, 2pm – 5pm. Whether you’re looking for some great invitation ideas, or a gorgeous, intimate venue for your wedding, you don’t want to miss this event!! I know the team that runs CJ’s personally, and we’re talking nothing short of excellence! And more importantly, they’re just nice people to be around!! For the 411 on this event, Click Here.