I still can’t believe I do this for a living.  Here’s what’s coming over the next couple weeks (I knew our couples are about to chew their fingers down to nubs waiting on these )

Krista + Chris (and their adorable kiddos ) - getting married this November (woot woot!)

Amelia + Jeremy – getting married next May! (*at the rate time is flying, it will feel like tomorrow!)

and Ginny + Jack – getting married this *GASP* April!!

You’ll want to come back for all of these. Promise

Really, i’m not a writer. It’s why i’m a photographer So when I started to write this post, I was just sitting here for an hour trying to figure out what to say about this AMAZING joining of souls. For this post, I am starting something different. Instead of trying to verbalize what I feel, I decided to let the images speak for themselves. I hope you feel the same way I do after looking at them.

But seriously, there aren’t many words to describe how awesome Lesley + Josh’s wedding was. Lots of laughter, joyful tears, gorgeous sunshine and drinks for the house.

Lesley + Josh, you have been a blast to work with from the word “go”. We enjoyed every second that we got to spend with you and we cannot wait to be a part of the many chapters of your life together.

Thank you for giving us this opportunity to document your life and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your selfless service to our country.

{Our heartfelt thanks go out to:}

Ceremony: The Oldest House Garden, St. Augustine Florida

Reception: Shannon and the amazing team at The White Room, St. Augustine Florida

Makeup: Paulina Perez

Cake: Sweet Weddings

Florals: 57 Treasury

DJ: Bobby Spencer of ABC DJ’s

Photographers: Lauren + Michael Kinsey, Lauren Kinsey Photography

Accomodations: The Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida

Niki + I had talked so much over the phone prior to our meeting, and we hit it off from the start. It was so cool to hear all the details about their wedding as we walked around historic Ybor!

We had planned to meet in downtown Ybor City, but when Michael + I arrived prior to meeting them, we were in a…how shall we say… NOT so savory part of town. Ok- we were in the GHETTO!

So we quickly called Niki to let her know it might not be a great idea to shoot there. As we were driving around, we realized that Gasparilla was going on and there was NO way we were going to get anywhere in town. We headed back to Ybor, and when we got there, we realized we weren’t in the historic district before. I am SO glad we decided to shoot here, Ybor City has many quirks and great little nooks to shoot in.

Ya’ll, (and I promise I will have you saying “ya’ll” before this is all over ) we are so excited for the wedding and seeing you again soon!

Michael’s shot… *sigh* he’s so good.

Ok so for all the photogs reading the blog, I know these next two aren’t in focus or technically correct, but honestly- it’s what I love about them. It was a complete split second that this happened and they are two of my favorites from this session

Umm… yes. Please.

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!

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!

We were supposed to get together last weekend, but got rained out and had to reschedule.

A little back story, Heather + I both went to Rocky Bayou Christian School for many years together, but then sadly, we lost touch when she moved and I changed schools. I was so excited when we reconnected on Facebook and when she told me that she was getting married, we were so thrilled when she asked us to shoot the wedding!

Heather + Tyler, we just love you guys. You are MADE for each other and we cannot wait for the wedding (and all the things we talked about heehee!)

The whole post is coming soon but you’ll just have to settle for this little bit for now

More happy (and ridiculously sweet) puppies!!

A favorite (I know! How often do I post a favorite in the peek?!)

Saturday was a gorgeous day and was perfect weather for Sarah+Paul’s loveshoot. The fabulous duo Cassie + Andrew Olimb came to hang out and spend the weekend with us (stay tuned for their loveshoot!) and we had so much fun running around downtown Quincy with Sarah + Paul, getting lost in some sketchy parts of town (ok not so much- at one point I was thinking we were going to have to board up the windows of the car!) rolling down hills, and getting our “mexi-stache” on.

Ok I HAD to post this one. Poor Bailey, she was terrified. But, I nearly fell over laughing whenI ran across this one while making the picks for this blog.

Hello, favorite.

Funny story: We were trying to find a swingset. You would think that this would be easy, right? Well, after 30 minutes of searching, we decided to stop and ask someone where we could find one. We got the directions and went on our merry way. When we arrived, it was a day care with miniature swings and slides.

Um… no.

So we finally found someone who directed us to a local elementary school!

Ladies and gentlemen- I give you… the mexistaches!

Keep scrolling to feel like a kid again.

Ms. Cassie being stealth.

Where’s Waldo? Hehe.

Sarah + Paul (+ Bailey too!), we adore you guys. Thank you so much for hanging out with us! I hope we get to do it more often!

Sunday Michael + I had the extreme privilege to photograph the growing Mallard family. Well, I did most of the photographing, Michael was on “bubble duty” (more on this later! )
For now, enjoy the sneak peek!

FAVORITE!

Today I received a lovely email from my friend Erinn Ryan over at the “Behind the Knot” blog. Erinn is a fabulous writer, is sweet as pie- ridiculously cute! – and her blog is one of THE go to resources for brides-to-be. I highly recommend that all of our clients and potential clients check out Erinn’s blog! You will be addicted. There’s no stopping it!

Go getcha some of that scrumptious eye candy!

Thanks Erinn for your feature!

We love ya! XOXO

Lauren + Michael

It all started at Florida State University. Home of the best football team ever (go noles!!!). But i’m biased.

Elizabeth + Richard have been together since college, and Michael + I connected with this incredibly sweet couple through Elizabeth’s wonderful mother, Karen, who is like our number 1 fan and cheerleader.

What can we say about this wedding? So full of love of each other, family and friends; and genuine joyfulness. We love you guys.

Get ready people. Go get’cha a big drink and some cookies (mmm… cookies sounds good right now. I digress. )cause this is going to be a long one. There were seriously so many images from this wedding that we loved, we couldn’t narrow it down to less than 50.

Location, location, location!

Elizabeth’s BEAUTIFUL dress.

Elizabeth’s sister in law, Kristen, did her makeup and seriously, she did such a great job. I told Kristen she should be a makeup artist! Hey Kristen! Want me to refer you to some brides who want some seriously awesome makeup done?

Elizabeth said “I can still do the splits!” so of course, most of my brides know i’m all “BRING IT!”

…and she did.

Kristen was so cute signing the frame for Elizabeth + Richard. She would think of what she wanted to say and start to write, and then back away, get a little emotional, and then try to start again.

Did I mention that there were TONS of details, everywhere I looked? Elizabeth described it as “foo-foo”. So I am so lovingly calling this the Foo Foo board.

While I was drooling over details…

Michael was hanging out with the guys.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth was writing a love note to Richard. It was very sweet and so touching.

These ties are kind of tight… or is it nerves?

Isn’t Elizabeth gorgeous?

So here’s another example of why I love shooting with Michael. We sync up our cameras so we can see who was taking what shot and when. So while Michael was hanging out with the guys, the girls were doing a toast before heading down to the ceremony. Guess what? The guys were too. At the exact same time. 1 room away.
Cheers!

Here comes the bride! Love this moment when Elizabeth’s mom gets choked up as Elizabeth’s brother Andrew walks her down the aisle.

The porch overlooking the St. Lucie.

Yay! We’re married!

Afterwards, we got ice cream for the whole bridal party, which was awesome because it was like, 100 degrees in the shade?

Best. bridal. party. EVER.

Then it was off for some lovey-dovey time!

Love these next few. Usually, we only get a few minutes to hang out with the bride and groom and we try to get some fun and romantic shots during that time. I think we did it!

A sweet first dance.

On to the party! And boy, these people got DOWN!

See what I mean?

Elizabeth + her sorority sisters Kendra + Darcy did their rendition of “Piano Man” by Billy Joel. Complete with harmonicas.

We ♥’d everything about this wedding and getting to hang out with such a cool couple/bridal party that was down for anything. Thank you Elizabeth + Richard for allowing us to be a part of your wedding and your lives. We love you guys and hope you are having a fabulous time in Costa Rica!

Ingredients:

Bride and Groom: Elizabeth + Richard
Dress: Casa Blanca from I Do! I Do! Boutique, Athens Georgia
Photographers: Lauren + Michael Kinsey, Lauren Kinsey Photography
Coordinators: Teresa and Babette at Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club
Venue: Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club, Port St. Lucie, Florida- www.harbourridge.com
Florist: Kelly at A Goode Florist
DJ: Roy from Kenny Mondo Productions
Videographer: Molly Brown of Cinematique Films
Reverend: Rev. Brian Irving