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Autumn + Phillip = Fairytale Wedding!
By admin | July 14, 2008
Wow, where to even begin…
I knew after talking to Autumns mom, before they even hired me, that Autumn & Phillip and their families would be amazing. What I didn’t know, was how amazing, and that the word amazing doesn’t really even begin to describe them. When I met with them, I just loved them. When I met Phillip at the engagement session - I was just completely wowed by their relationship. They’re just so perfectly suited for each other, I don’t think you could find a more perfect match. They’re both beautiful, inside & out, they’re passionate, and two of the most fun people you could ever be around.
Their beautiful wedding took place at the Lookout Mountain Fairyland Club in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. I think it might be my favorite location ever. It’s a beautiful castle like building on top of the mountain, right on the bluff, with one of the most gorgeous views you could ever imagine. Giant rocks and little cottages sculpt the landscape along with the beautiful green fields that complete the fairy tale look. The huge Tudor Style ballroom is absolutely perfect for a wedding reception. Their ceremony was outside, on the lawn, in a field surrounded by giant boulders. No detail was overlooked, strands of flowers hung from the tree branches, the bridesmaids wore gorgeous copper and chocolate colored dresses, the flower “fairies” wore dainty little white wings, everything was stunning… simply amazing. In the reception hall each table was decorated with leaves and a photo from their engagement session, the cakes were both incredible - but Phillip had the most fitting and creative grooms cake I’ve ever seen. He recently graduated from West Point and will soon enter the army as a Second Lieutenant - his grooms cake was made of Reeses Peanut butter cups and was covered in little chocolate dipped army men, it rested on a pile of graham cracker crust “sand” and had a chocolate colored tank sitting next to it. Every detail was just… them, beautifully, incredibly, them.
Autumn looked absolutely stunning in her dress, she has an incredible variety of looks and expressions that would make models and actors envious - she is amazing to photograph. Phillip looked like he walked out of a WW2 movie in his Army uniform. They’re both classically beautiful and, as you’ll see from the images below, it was pretty natural to go with a vintage, “Off to War” kind of look. While we’ll all pray that Phillip never has to go to war, they pull off the look perfectly. It was incredible having the time to spend with them that I did, it made a huge difference and allowed for a lot of creativity.
Autumn & Phillip, I adore you guys, but you know that. You guys will always have a very special place in my heart. Your friends and families were all amazing to be around and to get to know. Your wedding was stunning, emotional, and so very well planned. I wish the two of you nothing but the best in life, you deserve every happiness. I love how close you are with your families, how much you all obviously love each other, and how amazing all your friends are. You’re just surrounded by loving, caring, and wonderful people.
Also, a HUGE thanks to Lisette Price of Lisette Price Photography located int he Columbus, Georgia; Phenix City, Alabama area for coming all the way up here to photograph Autumn & Phillips Wedding with me. She was absolutely wonderful to work with and captured some amazing images, which I’m sure she’ll post on her blog soon, as well.
Enjoy your sneak peek, it was sooooo difficult to narrow it down this far because there are so many amazing images from your wedding day 
I’ll do my best to post a slideshow soon, since this can’t even begin to cover it all!
The Stunning Bride…
The Gorgeous Bridesmaids…
The Handsome Men…
Phillip loved these next two when I showed him on the back of the camera - because they’re reminiscent of the old Army General style images.
The Flower Fairy, and the one who refused to wear her wings
Married
And, the Fairytale Castle…
The amazing grooms cake…
The gorgeous Ballroom at the Fairyland Club.
The first dance.
Lots of tears flowed during the father-daughter dance, you can tell how close they are.
Phillip is most definitely his mothers son, the same gorgeous looks and an incredible bond.
I looove this image!
Fun dancing with off-camera flash. So much fun!
It’s not often that I have the opportunity to follow a couple back to their honeymoon suite and capture such a sweet moment.
I hope you guys enjoyed your honeymoon! I’ll let you know as soon as I have your gallery ready!
Topics: Wedding, Fairyland Club |
July 14th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Can I just say hello to #16 with the view of the castle….Wow! These are all beautiful. Melody you are an amazing photographer and I’m so glad I got the opportunity to shoot with you!
I’ll post mine up soon!
July 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
So beautiful :). Two of my very favorite people in the world - you couldn’t have captured them any better! But then again, Autumn has never made a bad picture.
July 14th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Beyond our expectations…you are an amazing artist. We can’t wait to see more of the awesome photographs from their special day.
July 14th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Perfect! Melody you are amazing!!
July 14th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
They’re all just beautiful. The little bridesmaids shot is adorable and love the bride laughing in front of the bay window.
July 14th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
You just are simply amazing Melody!!!! Amazing.
July 14th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
WOW! What a gorgeous couple and a beautiful location. I love the “general” shots and the “back to the honeymoon suite” shot. SO special, Melody! I’m impressed!
July 14th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Wow!! These images are absolutely STUNNING Melody! Man oh man, I wish I lived closer or could afford to fly down just to shoot with you! I’m with Sophie, that one in front of the window rocks my face off!
July 15th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
These are simply amazing! Beautiful work. Wow - her dress is to die for!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Melody there are no words……absolutely stunning images! I so adore the last one!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
MELODY!!!! You are absolutely amazing! I LUV LUV LUV your work!!! I am so in awe of you and your work. I could have searched the world and not found anyone better to shoot our wedding! I am looking forward to seeing the rest!!! Have a wonderful week!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Oh and Abby is streching the truth quite a bit!!! I do make very bad pictures, and I KNOW she has some of them in fact! Melody is just that good!
July 18th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Melody, Wow!!! Wow… is all I can say!! Just Wow!AMAZING!
p.s. Autumn and Philip you guys look just…..WOW!!
July 19th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Melody, I was awed by your engagement photo’s and thinking how can any pictures be better than those. You are a true artist and full of relaxing qualities to help make this wedding seem like a dream come true for all involved. You found the true action of “loving eternally” of Autumn and Phillip! God has blessed them with a wonderfully gift friend in you. i can’t thank you enough, or wait to see the rest!
Kandi Edmondson-Meyer
August 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Melody - these are AMAZING. Stunningly gorgeous. Beautiful couple…they have got to just be loving these.