Kaitlynn & Blake Say I Do | Ballantyne Hotel Wedding | Charlotte, NC

I knew the groom's sister but did not get to meet Blake & Kaitlynn until their wedding day. They are so sweet & we hit if off immediately! 

Kaitlynn was in the bridal suite with her bridesmaids when I arrived and began to show off all of her amazing details. It's all in the details! 

I loved the contrast between her lush and vibrant bouquet of flowers and her understated, simple bridal jewelry. Kaitlynn's dress not only fit her like a glove by had amazing detail with a hint of bling.

The girls finished up their hair & makeup and decided to have one last shot to celebrate Kaitlynn being a bachelorette. Their faces are priceless! 

Kaitlynn's mom helped her slide into her gorgeous gown so that we could have a first look with her daddy!

Dad was nearly in tears as he saw his baby girl all grown up and ready to give her away to Blake.

Blake & Kaitlynn got married at the Ballantyne Hotel & Resort which has so many gorgeous spots for photos! We snuck downstairs in front of the main fountain for some fun photos before the ceremony. 

Blake and Kaitlynn chose to not see each other before the ceremony so hold tight for his first view of Kaitlynn in her dress.

Our gorgeous bridesmaids! 

& our handsome groomsmen! 

It was time to get Kaitlynn ready to walk down the aisle to her patiently waiting groom.

Kaitlynn was so anxious to see Blake, she practically ran down the aisle. 

Blake's expressions as he saw his bride for the first time did not disappoint. 

It was a nice, sunny and warm day when Blake & Kaitlynn said I Do. 

The wedding party posed for a few formals before getting ready to let loose at the reception.

Then it was my favorite part of the day, pictures with the newlyweds!

I mean how stunning are these two?!

I had to give Kaitlynn some of the spotlight because Blake would steal it later on the dance floor, just wait for it...

One last location and smooch before we were rushed inside to introduce the happy couple.

The first dance was both simple and sweet.

Kaitlynn's dad gave a blessing so that dinner could be served.

After dinner comes dessert. This beautiful cake by the Wow Factor Cakes was in perfect theme with the wedding. I loved the fresh flowers adorning the cake. Oh & I love Kaitlynn smashing the cake into Blake's face!

Check out that wedding bling!

I always get teary during the father & daughter dance and this time was no exception. Kaitlynn clearly adores and admires her dad and he is so proud of his little girl.

Blake's mom passed away several years ago so he surprised everyone when he called up his sister to dance with him & saved a few spins for his God mother as well.

As I foreshadowed earlier, Blake is a dancer and stole the dance floor!

Blake's sister, Mallory, caught the bouquet. 

Coincidently, Mallory's boyfriend Dean caught the garter!

The rest of the night was spent with old friends and celebrating new family! 

Congratulations Mr & Mrs McCarn! I wish you the very best and I am so glad I was able to photograph your big day!!

<3 Amanda, HOH

Matt & Hannah Say I Do | Sardis Presbyterian Church Wedding | Byron's Southend Reception | Charlotte, NC

We had so much fun photographing Hannah & Matt for the last year beginning with an engagement session then bridals and of course the main event, the big wedding day! They are both so fun, friendly and easy going. 

We started the day at Hannah's house having a little fun with the ladies before heading over to the church. Cheers to that!

Hannah's dress not only fit her like a glove but was the perfect amount of bling and drama. The flowers were absolutely perfect, lush and plenty of pink.

With a little help from mom it was time to slip into the dress before the big reveal to her bridesmaids and then her soon to be hubby.

The ladies were truly excited to see their beautiful friend all dolled up.

The first look is one of my very favorite moments of the wedding day. Matt was anxious and ready to see his bride to be. They are both so ridiculously good looking and perfect! 

Not only was our bride, Hannah, beautiful but those bridesmaids tho!

The groomsmen were pretty studly themselves. I had to bride them with a silly photo to give me these classic shots.

Hannah & Matt were able to sneak some moments to themselves before walking down the aisle and pledging themselves to each other for all of eternity before their closest family and friends. 

The church was grand and the organ was such a stunning focal piece for the wedding ceremony. 

Hannah & Matt have one of the largest wedding parties that I have ever photographed! I mean, heck, I don't even like that many people. Nevertheless, that many attractive people!

It was time to let the lively bunch have a little fun.

Hannah made such a stunning bride & braved the heat of the day with no complaints. 

Matt was patiently waiting for his bride before the ceremony & ready to party with his friends after! He was a trooper. 

So at this very moment, clouds came over and the sun set just enough to cool the alley and allow magic to happen. 

Give her a twirl and show off that amazing dress!

I mean, serious, how vogue is this?!

After a fun cocktail hour and some couple's portraits it was time to head into the reception to capture all of the details. 

The first dance was brief but had everyone seated at the tables awing over how adorable these two are. 

Let me tell you, I eat cake! At. Every. Single. Wedding. But, this cake was amazing! Way to go Wow Factor Cakes! The cake was moist and delicious, bravo!! 

The maid of honor and best man let out some great secrets about their life long best friends.

As the father & daughter dance and the mother & son dance were going on, everyone was trying to keep a dry eye.

All the single ladies, you know what time it is!

Matt was feeling good by this point and gave us his own rendition of Magic Mike when he was retrieving the garter. 

Only one thing left to do, party! Party hard!

Matt's mom surprised the newlyweds with a horse and carriage as their grand exit from the wedding. 

Hannah & Matt, thank you for being both so easy and fun to work with. We are so grateful that you chose us to capture your big day! 

<3 Amanda, HOH

Megan & Jeff Say I Do | The Atrium Wedding | Charlotte, NC | Southend Wedding

It was obvious that Megan & Jeff put so much thought into their wedding down to the littlest of details. From the jewelry to the bouquets, the bridesmaids dresses to the bridal gown, it was all stunning! Oh and wait til you see the groom's tux! 

The bridal details were a grand combination of old, new, borrowed and blue. The earrings are from Ladies of Lineage & had just the right amount of bling. The Dior obviously smelled amazing. The garter was a gift to Megan from Jeff's mom. The Nina shoes complimented the veil perfectly. My favorite detail though was the purse made out of Jeff's grandmother's dressed and has been passed down through the family, adding each bride's name after she has worn it. I just love that! 

Now this gown... it was simple yet extravagant at the same time! There are not many women that would be able to pull off this slimming Great Gatsby look, but Megan wore it like royalty.

Being from Michigan, Jeff picked out the rings from Diamond Jim's in Royal Oaks, Michigan. Jeff actually surprised Megan with not only one but TWO wedding bands! Her face when she saw them for the first time was priceless.

Following along the Great Gatsby theme, the bridesmaids each picked out sequined and beaded dresses in a variety of colors and styles. Just wait to you see the dresses on the girls, perfect.

The girl's got ready at the penthouse suite in the Westin uptown. Amazing light, great hair & makeup artists made for a fun morning. 

Jeff was a few floors below but when I walked in the room, he was jamming out singing loud and proud in the bathroom. 

Jeff loves funky socks so he made sure to get some for all of the groomsmen to wear on his big day.

Jeff paid attention to detail as much as his beautiful bride did. I loved the custom suit by Abbeydale which included his initials on his sleeves and their wedding date on his collar. 

The whole morning Jeff stayed calm, cool and collected. He looks so dapper in his burgundy suit! 

Meanwhile upstairs, Megan was slipping into her gown preparing to go see her groom for the first time on their wedding day. 

The veil really set the bridal look on Megan. The veil was the PERFECT addition to her wedding dress. 

Megan was such a stunning bride, I mean look at her!!

Being in the crowded Westin, on a day when 3 weddings were taking place, I had the bridal party block off a part of the lobby for Jeff & Megan to see each other for the first time in their wedding attire. 

They looked absolutely darling together. 

The bridesmaids loaded pu in the trolley and headed over to the Atrium at Southend. After a quick glass of wine, it was time to get married! 

One last moment of silence as a single woman.

The last few moments of Jeff as a single man.

The Atrium transformed in a way I had never seen before, even after shooting there 3 times in one month! The draping and string lights were so romantic and set the scene.

I do. Me too. Let's kiss. & Let me introduce Mr & Mrs Sharp!

During cocktail hour I whisked the bridal party uptown for a few quick shots.

Ahhh, those dresses!  & that beautiful bridal party! 

As the trolley driver is rushing us to head back to the Atrium, we snuck in a few sweet moments of the newlyweds. 

There's a little Michigan plug just for Jeff! 

& off we go! 

Check out a few of the details inside the reception, it has completely transformed from the ceremony space just an hour before! 

If you know me, you know I LOVE to eat. & I love everything in small portions, probably because I feel like I can eat a greater variety that way. All of the food was amazing but the BBQ sliders and the cheesecake brownies were my favs.

Jeff was really into the first dance, it may have been the alcohol, but I loved the result! Megan is smiling so naturally up at him and you can see they are lost in this moment, just the two of them. & that dip/kiss combo was perfection!

It wouldn't be a wedding without a few quick family formals. 

While everyone is inside enjoying dinner, Jeff & Megan snuck outside for a moment with just the two of them. 

The cake was so beautiful, it was almost a shame to cut it. 

Jeff & Megan have amazing friends and family who could bring them to tears and giggles all in a few minutes with a few words.

Cheers to the happy couple! 

There isn't much better than the exposed brick backdrop for the first dances. 

There's the exquisite bouquet again, it's a shame to throw it! But the single ladies showed out for this one! 

Thank you for letting me capture your big day Megan & Jeff. It was truly a pleasure to meet and work for you both. I wish you many, many years of happy marriage! 

Lee & Jonathan Say I Do | Byron's Southend Wedding | Charlotte NC

When Lee asked me to be a part of her wedding day I was really excited because I've known Lee since middle school. She was always the nicest, sweetest person. After meeting her then fiancé Jonathan, I was sold.  

Lee went to middle school, high school and college with me. In fact, she was even in the same sorority! It was great knowing all of her bridal party. It made for a nice relaxed atmosphere while getting ready, allowing me to get some great shots!

Lee's dress fit her body and style absolutely perfectly!

All of the girls were absolutely beautiful in their robes so we had to have a little fun.

The girls got ready in Lee's house which had a huge, airy window allowing for that gorgeous soft light. 

Jonathan and the boys got ready at the Omni downtown. Typical for the boys, the process included a few shots.

After no time at all, the boys were off to Byron's Southend to help greet guests.

Meanwhile, back at Lee's house, she was slipping into her stunning wedding dress & adding the finishing touches. 

Lee was such a stunning bride.

Lee's dad showed up so we did a little reveal of his baby girl. It brought tears to a lot of the bridesmaid's eyes.

We had to keep the boys out of trouble, so it was picture time for them!

The girls arrived just before ceremony start time, so we hid them away so the groom wouldn't see the bride. 

The boys did such a dapper job posing correctly that we let them have a little fun with the silly posing.

The girls, as always, keeping it classy!

Alright boys, time to wrap it up and get this show on the road.

Let's get it started ladies.

It was the officiant, Brendan's first time marrying a couple. He did a spectacular job! He kept everyone laughing while telling the story of Lee & Jonathan's relationship, start to finish.

The whole group took a few quick shots together before it was time to tackle the family formals all while avoiding the rain.

My favorite part of the day, hanging out with just the newlyweds, grabbing some intimate shots before the reception officially starts. How cute are they?!

I love the love in the newlywed's eyes as they danced their first song together and husband and wife.

Shortly after dinner, it was time to cut the beautiful cake.

Both Lee's sister and Jonathan's brother gave funny and heartfelt speeches about the couple. Lee's dad finished off the speeches with hugs all around. 

Lee's dad was obviously so proud of his little girl. Check out that big grin!

Jonathan swept his mom off the dance floor, putting a smile on everyones face.

All the couples to the dance floor! 

The dancing and celebrating continued late into the evening. 

These are probably my favorite dancing photos at a reception ever! I mean HOW COOL?!?!

Congratulations Lee & Jonathan and thank you for letting Head Over Heels Wedding Photography be a part of your big day!!! 

Jessica & Jeff Engagement | Jetton Park | Cornelius, NC

I just love Jessica & Jeff! We met out at Jetton Park in Cornelius for some engagement session fun! It was a beautiful day out and we definitely took advantage of the weather.

This is the 3rd time for Jeff meeting me now which made him relax and give much more natural smiles this time around.

Jessica & Jeff are getting married at a super cool new venue with a lodge. It's almost all outdoors but the ceremony space is still covered, the best of both worlds. The outdoors definitely fits them as a couple!

Jessica is a little goofy like me so it was fun to pick on Jeff a little bit with her. He's a great sport.

Then I let him have some fun & steal some kisses.

As the sun began to set we moved over the lake section of the park.

Jessica actually inspired me to buy a battery pack for my studio lights, after showing up late to our first engagement session and only have about 20 minutes of sunlight left. So naturally, I broke it out on this session and we rocked out the low light!

In fact, these may be some of my favorite images from the day.

Thanks so much for choosing Head Over Heels Wedding Photography, I can't wait for your big day! It will be beautiful, just like the two of you!