Jenn & John John: God Gave Me You

January 12, 2012 |

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I promised you some more fall goodness, and Jenn and John-John’s sweet fall themed wedding won’t disappoint! They are such a sweet couple, and I had a great time photographing their special day. They tied the knot at the First Baptist Church in downtown Vienna, GA, a quaint little southern town. They had many friends and family to witness and celebrate their day. Jenn is a Texas girl and met John John when she was growing up and she would come to Vienna to visit family. Who knew she would be meeting her future husband? So onto the preview of their day!

Jenn’s lovely gown b_0001

Love her belt of flowers!

b_0002 Jenn had some sweet and sentimental details from her family’s and from John-John’s. Her “something old” was the beautiful handkerchief that belonged to John-John’s great grandmother, MaMa. Her “something new” was her beautiful gown. Her “something borrowed” was her mom’s diamond bracelet. Her “something blue” was her garter. And you’ve gotta love Jenn’s blinged out heels! b_0003 b_0004 When Jenn finally moved from Texas to Georgia, her mom stuck a $50 bill in the ashtray, just like in the Carrie Underwood song, “Don’t Forget to Remember Me.” Jenn kept the $50 as a way to remember how special her relationship with her mom is and how much she loves her. Of course, Jenn carried the $50 with her bouquet on her wedding day. b_0005 b_0006

Jenn’s MOH helped her with her jewelry!

b_0007 b_0008 Jenn and John-John had a sweet first look at square right across from the church on Church Street. Love the street sign. b_0009 b_0010 John-John checking out his bride. b_0011

A few romantics in the beautiful sunlight!

b_0012 b_0013 b_0014 b_0015 b_0016 b_0017 Jenn is such a gorgeous bride! b_0019 b_0020 b_0021 Jenn’s beautiful fall themed bouquet was created by Debbie and Christie Williams at Vienna Flower Shop. Check out the heart mom wrote on the $50. b_0022 The handsome groom, John-John b_0023 b_0024 b_0025 b_0026

The pines were perfect for this shot!

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Lovin’ all the bright colors!

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What a great group of friends!

b_0033 Who’s excited to get married?? b_0034 Jenn and the ladies, aren’t they adorable? b_0035 The groomsmen, so smooth in their shades. b_0036 b_0037

I love this series in front of the church doors!

b_0038 b_0039 b_0040 b_0042 Such an elegant bride! b_0043 b_0045 b_0046

Jenn is just stunning. I kept finding beautiful light for more bridals!

b_0047 b_0048 b_0049 The couple’s signature color was cobalt blue, and the ceremony was decorated with blue bonnets, the state flower of Texas. b_0050 b_0051 b_0052 How cute is this little ring bearer?? He carried a Holy Bible that is special to the couple! They also gave all their parents and grandparents custom handkerchiefs for the ceremony that were monogrammed with the couple’s name and wedding date in cobalt blue. b_0053 Jenn’s dad and step dad walked her down the aisle. b_0054 The vows b_0055 b_0056 b_0057 b_0058

I just love how expressive Jenn is.

b_0059 b_0060 Rings b_0062 b_0063 The new Mr. and Mrs. John-John Averill b_0064 b_0065 b_0066

Jenn’s daddy got her cherry red ”69 Camaro running just in time for the new couple to ride to the reception in on their day.

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We had to stop on the way to the reception and snag a few shots in the beautiful golden light!

b_0069 b_0070 b_0071 b_0072 b_0073 b_0074 b_0075 b_0076 The reception was held at Reedy Branch Lodge. b_0077

I loved the Mason jars with sunflowers and mums and pumpkins everywhere! The shade of the old Georgia pines was the perfect spot for this outdoor reception.

b_0078 b_0079 Perfect for this October wedding. b_0080 b_0081 Jenn and John-John’s delicious food was by Donna Stripling. And of course, they gave their guests UGA coozies with their name and wedding date. These two are big GA fans, so even though they chose to get married during football season, they made sure it was on GA’s off weekend. b_0082 First Dance b_0083 b_0084 b_0085

I love when the wedding party gets all teary!

b_0086 The delicious cake was by Heather Barlett of Heather’s Cakes and Confections. b_0087 b_0088 The Cole Taylor Band were a lot of fun, and perfect for the laid back vibe of Jenn and John-John’s outdoor reception. b_0089 Then it was off through the sparklers. b_0090 b_0091 b_0092 Jenn and John-John, thanks for letting me be a part of your big day! I feel very blessed that I got to be a small part of telling your sweet story!