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{lasseiz les bons temps rouler}

May 19, 2010 – 5:12 pm

For those of you who have never been to the South, we have a saying down here, “Lasseiz les bons temps rouler”, which translates to “Let the good times roll!” And the good times were in plentiful supply for Emily + Jeff’s wedding at the Emerald Grande last month (happy 1 month + 1 day anniversary ya’ll! )

Emily + Jeff came all the way from Louisiana (oh yeah, a lot of southerners pronounce it as “loo-see-anna”, and yes, I had to spell check this a couple times just make sure I didn’t leave out an “I”… Paula Deen would be so proud) for their wedding and we could not have been more excited to spend the day with this incredibly sweet couple.

Emily + Jeff, thank you so much for hanging out with us and humoring me on all my ridiculous ideas (“hey Jeff, pick Emily up and swing her around on the 2 foot wide dock WITHOUT losing your balance!”)

Our heartfelt thanks go out to:

Venue: Emerald Grande + Harborwalk at Emerald Grande

Photographers: Lauren Kinsey Photography

DJ: Kevin Roberts Entertainment

Cake: Publix

Flowers: Emerald Coast Flowers

Hair/Makeup: Make Me Blush by Jessica Miller

Officiant: Tom Sharon

Rentals: Emerald Grande

Dress: Jenny Yoo, Bella Bridesmaids

Jewelry: Custom made by Brooklyn Company, West Monroe, Louisiana

{bust a move}

May 3, 2010 – 7:43 pm

Whew….Over the last 3 weeks, we have photographed 4 weddings, 2 loveshoots, 3 portraits… and a partridge in a pear tree! Needless to say, we have been on the move constantly and I wanted to show you a little peek at what is come over the next couple weeks once all the madness from May’s weddings slow down!

First up is Melinda + Terrence’s backyard wedding in Destin Florida. Everything about this simple wedding was charming and I am excited to post these images.

Next up, Emily + Jeff’s wedding at the Emerald Grande in Destin! They came all the way from Loo-see-anna for their wedding, and you KNOW we added some cajun flair.

Moving right along to Ginny+Jack’s Seagrove beach wedding. You might remember them from their loveshoot? Oh yes. Bad weather forced this wedding inside but it didn’t put a damper on our plans, love everything about this one.

The next day we shot Christine + Matt’s adorable loveshoot, and this one will be coming to you in TWO PARTS! Christine + Matt were our free wedding winners for the year and after Christine + I have been conspiring on all the details of the wedding, it’s sure to be a dilly!

Part I:

And then Part II, I’m am SO RIDICULOUSLY excited about this shoot, well…. you’ll just have to see for yourself.

And last but certainly not least, Katie + Brian’s wedding in Palm Coast. This couple was so amazingly sweet and fun to hang out with! Here’s a little taste:

Wow. I’m exhausted. See? Lots to come.

By Lauren | Posted in Alys Beach, Emerald Grande, Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Two Fishes Artistry, engagements, free wedding giveaway, weddings | Also tagged Destin Wedding Photography, Emerald Grande Wedding, Emerald Grande Wedding Photographer, free wedding giveaway, Hammock Dunes Wedding Photographer, Louisiana Wedding Photography, Palm Coast Wedding Photography, Rosemary Beach Wedding Photography, Seagrove Beach Wedding Photography, Seaside Florida Wedding Photographer | Comments (2)

{drum roll please}

December 15, 2009 – 6:00 pm

First, please let me say that we had some amazing entries for the free wedding contest.
Michael + I had a tough time trying to pick between all the wonderful entries, and we came to a decision on one couple whose story really stood out to us.
We loved reading everyone’s stories and seeing all your awesome ideas for your wedding, and we would love love love to have everyone as a winner (which you already ARE! ) but we since we have to pick 1…

the winner is…

oh i’m so excited…

Christine + Matt!

“I get to marry my wonderful love this Summer of 2010.

How Matt and I met: We both moved to Pensacola, Florida for Bible school. I came from the San Francisco Bay Area and he came from Massachusets. We were friends forever. We have a cappuchino bar at church, and he would volunteer at it. Every time I would walk in the door of church, he would sing sooooooo abnoxiously loud, “Dun Dun Dun, everybody loves Loretz!” It didn’t take long for everybody to start singing that song anytime I walked anywhere at church or school. But we were just friends and Matt was just silly. To this day, people still sing that song… and it’s been 10 years. Anyway, to make a long story short, one day out of the blue we sat next to each other at church and then walked by each other later after church, and something just clicked out of the blue. Seriously. One moment we saw each other as purely goofy,fun-loving friends… and then the next moment… out of the blue, we saw something more. And from there, love grew. And boy did it grow!!!

I volunteer and teach art to children as a hobby at church. It’s something I love. Many of the children are bussed in from projects and it’s their only opportunity to express themselves artistically. I’m one of those people, that if I don’t get to express my creativity, I get fidgety. I love to share my love for arts and crafts and color with others. I’m confident that anything can be achieved with paper, glue, and paint!

Yesterday I made a 9 foot Christmas tree with bamboo garden stakes and a blanket of green tissue paper “flowers” for leaves. I like to think that my class is a little bit like “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium.” The children were amazed at the big things they can create with their little hands!

I am planning on getting married in a botanical garden. I would like my wedding to be 10% vintagey, 10% shabby chic, 10% country picnic, 10% old time country fair, 10% fiesta, 10% Jane Austen, 10% whimscial and…. the rest can just be pure color and fun. Of course I’ll have a beautiful white gown and all that, but around all this wedding magic, I will build with color and creativity.

Sooo, WE’RE GETTING MARRIED IN 2010! Thank you for hearing my story. I had fun telling it. ”

YAY FOR CHRISTINE + MATT!!! Michael + I are excited for your wedding!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

From Christine: “Hi Lauren!! WOW!!! I am so unfathomably excited, you just can’t know!!!! That is soo cool!! Thank you so much for giving us this gift and right before Christmas! SO EXCITED!! Thank you again…I AM THRILLED and I might BURST! ”

By Lauren | Posted in free wedding giveaway, personal, weddings | Also tagged Alabama Wedding Photographer, bellingrath gardens, Florida Wedding Photographer, Mobile wedding photographer | Comments (3)

{flights of fancy}

December 14, 2009 – 6:35 pm

Hello out there!
Is anyone still out there?…
I have been a horrible blogger lately. *slaps hand*
I promise I will blog more often. I promise I will blog more often.I promise I will blog more often. I promise I will blog more often.I promise I will blog more often. I promise I will blog more often.I promise I will blog more often. I promise I will blog more often.I promise I will blog more often. I promise I will blog more often.

Ok, enough of that!

Onward!

This week we were featured on the completely lovely blog for all things inspired, the Flights of Fancy blog! Ms. Gia Graham is the brainchild behind this awesome blog, and we are so proud to have Heather + Tyler’s beach wedding featured!

Thank you so much to Gia and to Heather + Tyler! We love all of you!

Please click the pic below to get to Gia’s amazing site and see our feature! Love love love you Gia!

By Lauren | Posted in Betsy White, bragging rights, engagements, inspiration, personal, weddings | Also tagged Betsy White, Flights of Fancy blog, Florida Destination wedding photographer, Florida Wedding Photography, Gia Graham, Heather and Tyler | Comments (2)

{LKP + Weddings Unveiled = LOVE!}

November 11, 2009 – 6:37 pm

We’ve been featured! We’ve been featured! We’ve been featured!!!!

I was practically hopping up + down when Kirstin, one of the lovely ladies over at Weddings Unveiled, emailed me to tell me that Heather + Tyler’s beach nuptials had been featured on the blog!

I love Weddings Unveiled! It was definitely THE go to source for when Michael + I were planning our wedding, and we are so thrilled and honored to have been featured on their site. Who knew a few years ago that it would happen to us, huh?

So hop on over to Weddings Unveiled and tell them how much you love them too!

Thanks ladies! We are so excited and completely overjoyed. We look forward to working with you more!

By Lauren | Posted in Shelby Peaden Events, Weddings Unveiled, bragging rights, inspiration | Also tagged Destin Wedding Photography, Florida Wedding Photography, Palazzo del Sol, Seaside Florida Wedding, Shelby Peaden Events, Weddings Unveiled | Comments (6)

{you’re such a tease.}

October 19, 2009 – 8:43 pm

One from Heather + Tyler’s fabulous beach wedding in Destin this past Saturday.

To the new H+T duo: Have fun in Playa del Carmen! See you when you get back!

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By Lauren | Posted in weddings | Also tagged Palazzo del Sol | Comments (5)

Upcoming feature on Southern Weddings Blog!

January 15, 2009 – 6:10 pm

Yay!!!!!! I am just so so so so excited.
The wonderful girls over at Southern Weddings contacted me about featuring Danielle and Stuart’s beautiful wedding on their blog as a Real Wedding Feature! Stay tuned for that because i’ll definitely post it here when it’s up.
Meanwhile, here is a little image from the very first issue of Southern Weddings Magazine which hit newsstands this month!
Thanks Lara and all the wonderful girls over at Southern Weddings!
PS- i’ll give any bride and groom of mine $100 to get one of these sweet rides for their wedding!
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By Lauren | Posted in Southern Weddings Magazine, personal, weddings | Also tagged Danielle and Stuart, Lauren Kinsey, Lauren Kinsey Photography, Miami Wedding Photographer, Panama City Wedding Photographer, Southern Weddings Magazine, Tallahassee Wedding Photographer | Comments (2)