So we got married

On January 3rd it became official!  Joe and I got married, and I must say, it was AMAZING.  Not only do I think everything about it was perfect, I happen to think it was the best wedding ever! (Ok, maybe I am a little biased:))  Many of you have been patiently waiting to see pictures, so here they are!  Big ups to my mom for basically doing everything.  She should probably retire from being a funeral director and be a wedding planner (are the two jobs so different???)  But really, on September 22 we said we were getting married January 3rd.  'Ole Robi Dobi- affectionately call by many- was up to the challenge!  It was wonderful and perfect and everything we could have asked for.  I hope you enjoy some pictures.  There are too many to post even a general sampling, but here is just a blush at what was the best day of my life.....marrying the love of my life, Joseph Hartsell.

In random order:

All wedding makeup was done by Molly, owner of Bella Amore.  http://www.bellaamore.net

Check her out, she is awesome and does makeup for many of the girls I shoot.

Meet Cooper, and his little John John suit.  AMAZING

When Joe tried to lift my veil.  PS- you weren't suppose to lift it

4 Generations

I jut really like this picture of everyone laughing.  Notice, though, how Julia is still in character.

My bouquet!  We used my dad's 1940 Ford truck as out get-a-way car.  It made for some awesome shots.

My shoes...one word:  RED

Cake cutting.....no we didn't shove it in each other's faces.  There was some pre-warning about that...:)

This is my favorite picture of Joe, possibly ever

I definitely recommend the Craig Woolard Band.  They kept the party going and were so talented.  http://www.craigwoolard.com   They are a shag band and the best out there- give them a call!

Joe and I showing off our shag moves in our first dance!  All of those lessons finally paid off!

A little formal pic

Entering reception

 

I just really like this picture

Bridesmaids and flower girl

This is Joe's favorite picture.  I love how the dads to the left can hardly jump...Joe's brother Ellis is in a ball, and Joe looks like he is floating.  Wonderful

Best Wedding Present EVER

I have told a lot of people about the amazing wedding present that Joe surprised me with, so I thought I would put it on the blog so everyone can take a peek.  Long story short, I asked my best friend Teresa, who I met in college at ECU, if she would do a painting for me to give to Joe as his wedding present.  Basically we just played phone tag and never connected on it.  Little did I know, Joe too had contacted her about doing a painting FOR ME.  Who knew I could be so easily fooled (first the engagement, and know this...is it THAT easy to pull one over on me???)  It was SUCH a surprise at the rehearsal dinner for this finished painting to come walking out.  How can I ever thank T (Teresa) for being such a talented and amazing friend to do this for us?  It is so special for us to have this memory of when we visited the Grand Teton Mountains in an oil painting forever. It is more special to be blessed with such an amazing friend who took the time and effort to create something so beautiful for us to remember our wedding by.  A million thanks!  Enjoy!

The original photo

A silly little picture can hardly do justice!

We're Home!

I know many of you are probably thinking that I have just up and abandoned this poor little blog.  You see what really happened was I got engaged, had a 100 day engagement, got married, and just got back from the honeymoon! So, needless to say, my blog took the brunt of the neglect around here.  However, fear not!  There are so many fun and exciting things coming to Lindsey Lee Photography in the next month or so.  First off, I will be posting some of our wedding photos from January 3rd, then I have a couple of shoots to add, then comes the exciting stuff: a new logo, some additions to the website....and MORE.  Keep checking back in to see how Lindsey Lee Photography is changing and growing!  It's good stuff!

Like Father Like Son

I am pretty much obsessed with the fact that today I got to hang out with my long lost friend Lauren and her family...meet her new baby boy!  Dad Brian played football at ECU, which is where we all met a long long time ago.  He also had a stint with the Baltimore Raven's which is why I haven't seen them in sooo long!  Here are just a few of my favorite shots.  I wasn't planning on getting these up this fast- but after I saw them I couldn't resist.  I'm in love!  Hope you enjoy looking at this sweet, sweet two week old Little Biddy Buddy!

I found this old baby scale at a flea market (my secret obsession).  LOVE IT!

Cutest expression EVER

Gwen and Brian

I just got back from St. Simon's Island, GA where I shot Gwen and Brian's wedding!  I am so excited to be showing you some shots from their wedding!!!  First of all, how can you not love a place as beautiful as St. Simon's.  The island is just so reminiscent of the past and there is so much history all around.  The moss is hanging from the trees, the river is winding through the marshes...it really is just an amazing place and I was so lucky to get to shoot there.   It was so special and memorable to be with Gwen and Brian on their special day.

Gwen's hair was AMAZING!  Her aunt MiMi did all of the of the girl's hair.

This was the look on Gwen's face when she realized her mom walked into the room and saw her for the first time all dressed. Precious.

The weather was amazing...but incredibly cold.  Here is Jackie trying to look warm

I loved the Bridesmaids color combination, especially for the fall

Gwen's parents surprised her with a horse-drawn carriage that brought her to the chapel

Brian's face as he saw Gwen for the first time!  

This chapel was the sweetest thing I have ever seen.  It's name is Lovely Lane Chapel.  How can you not love that??

At the end of their ceremony, all of the congregation followed Gwen and Brian to the river to do a Stone-Throwing Ceremony...which represented everyone adding their life to Gwen and Brian's. There was a lot more to it, I just can't remember:)

Mother of the Bride, Grandmother of the Bride and Aunt of the Bride walking to the Stone-Throwing Ceremony.

Fun, but cold Bridemaids

Favorite shot of the day

Pure Joy

Bridal Party :)

I also love this picture in Black and White

I love all the girls fighting for the bouquet in the background

Bubbles to leave by!

Go Dale!

Ok, I had to put that title because I met up with this adorable Brother/Sister duo at the Dale statue in Kannapolis. Anyone who knows me knows I have a special place in my heart for Dale....seriously. 

There stood the statue in all of its glory...too bad it was, oh, 30 degrees outside! We were FREEZING! Poor little Mary Beth did a good job of not looking like an ice cube in her cute little dress. William and Mary Beth wanted to get some pictures for their parents for Christmas (go MB for thinking ahead!) Shooting siblings is so fun, especially when you can tell they actually really like each other- amazing.  I also am obsessed with the colors they had on for the first half of the shoot.  Take a look!

This is my favorite shot of the day....William may not be thrilled that I blogged a pic of him holding his sister's hand, but I have to say that it is just heart warming and precious. I love it.

Th Flynn's

The fall has been full of fun family shoots. Here are just a few from a portrait session with The Flynn's. As a side note, this little sister was the most precious thing I have ever seen! I love all the colors in the background.