January 2026

Each year, we comb through our wedding galleries to select the “Best of the Best.” We refer to this as a list of photos that are exceptional – magazine worthy, as we say. We are looking for a special photo that has some unusual attribute that separates it among all of the others. This is a way to honor the professional photographers that come and capture our couples’ special day. We can also showcase their creativity and talent. The photos that we have selected are ones that we could easily imagine being in a magazine promoting anything from wedding dresses

Part II will continue the reveal of our Best of 2025 wedding photos.   We say these photos are "magazine worthy" and you don't have to try to hard to imagine this photo on a magazine layout. Those celosia flowers are so colorful and unique that they complement the beautiful couple's kiss. Photo Credit: Susanna Kennedy Photo  Jaylee is on the farmhouse front porch swing and it is a frequent photo opportunity. Beautiful gown, position, sweet expression on her face - it all comes together so well.  Photo Credit: Katie's Captures Sunset photos in the shadow of our Lookout Mountain is a tradition that

GQ Pictures of the Groom The Groom knows he isn't the star of the show, but he typically gets his due with a series of photos anyway (as he should).  The trend though seems to "up the annie" by going more "GQ-style" with the photos.  I love it.  Now he has a whole line up of photos that look right out of a magazine - a GQ magazine. Florals Growing From the Ground Up To piggy-back our brides' love of all things floral, there are even more requests for florals that aren't in any sort of vessel, but created to look as though

INTRODUCTION Each year there is an explosion of blogs, posts, and general chatter about the latest wedding trends for the upcoming year.  Those of us in the wedding industry certainly see different aspects that change and are catching couples' attention.  I will share some of my own with you.  First, I want to encourage couples to find their own footing as they plan their weddings.  You have so much freedom to "make it your own" so I truly encourage you to do so - trend or not!  So, let's begin in no certain order.   First Look What used to be dubbed as predominantly