And lilies, gerbera daisies, hydrangea, tulips, sunflowers, berries, and much more!

I love flowers–and so it’s a no-brainer that I love photographing them, particularly bridal bouquets!  I always adore seeing the lovely floral creations that our brides carry on their special day, so I wanted to feature some over the past few weddings!

If you see a bouquet you like and want more information, just shoot us an e-mail!  I keep a list of all of the vendors our couples use for their weddings and receptions so that I can pass on awesome recommendations!

Enjoy!  Doesn’t this make you yearn for cool spring weather?  It sure does for me–especially since it has been 90-plus degrees every day here in Kentucky for the past few weeks!

Lovely!

Lovely, too!

I am a bit late wishing this wonderful couple a Happy One-Year Anniversary, but it has been a crazy summer!  Ashley and Cody celebrated their lovely summer wedding in Illinois on July 18, 2009 and we love every moment of it!  From the lovely shade of blue to the personal details on their big day, it was fabulous from start to finish!

They are an incredibly spiritual couple and it is so evident that they are truly blessed with a beautiful marriage!  We wish you many years of love and laughter!

Here are some of my favorites from their day–

Details.

Moments.

Lovely portraits.

I am SO in love with the keepsake wedding proof folio and box that we had recently started designing for our couples!  They have been a real hit with our brides and grooms because they are so lovely to keep on display and they are designed by yours truly!

We are firm believers in providing our couples a full set of gorgeous paper proofs that are theirs to keep!  One of the perks to being a Monarch couple!  And instead of just putting them in some generic book, we give our couples customized, personal proof packaging!

Here are some images of Shannon and Jared’s lovely proof book and folio in action!  LOVE THEM!

It’s all part of the Monarch Difference!

The side of the box with the magnetic closure...

The top of the box.

And the bottom of the box!

Isn't it adorable with all of the proofs in it?

The folio with personalization.

And the folio has a magnetic closure, too!

And the back of the folio...

And the inside with the pages...

And perfect craftsmanship!

Happy Anniversary to Courtney and Jamie!  They had a most fabulous wedding on 7.17.09 and it was sheer perfection!  Lots of love, laughter, and romance!  We had a blast and I love the images!

You can check out the original blog post of their wedding right here:

Courtney and Jamie’s Wedding Day

We went everywhere on their big day!  From Middletown Christian Church to Papa John’s HQ to Mellwood Arts Center, we did it all!  Check out the fun collages below to get an idea of just how much fun was had, for sure!

Happy Anniversary, you two!

Details.

Portraits.

Fabulous moments!

Although it was 7.11.09, I remember Lauren and Daniel’s wedding like it was yesterday!  It was a lovely event at the gorgeous Talon Winery in Lexington and we loved every minute of it!  And even though the rain came in moments after the outdoor ceremony, it made for a wonderfully cool summer day and an incredible sunset!

Jonathan and I strive to capture every little moment, detail, and romantic notion during our couple’s big day.  You never get those back and we know that–so we take great care to document those moments for you so you can cherish them for the rest of your lives…

So, Happy Anniversary to Lauren and Daniel!  Check out some of their big moments below!

Details.

Romance.

Moments.

Ooh, I love this gorgeous Amore’ Italian Album that we did for Kristin and Jason!  They had a wonderful wedding day and I am so in love with their album.  I hated to let it go!

Kristin and Jason chose a lovely light brown braided leather cover with their initials on the front in stainless steel!  Love it!

I love these albums–they are unique, hand-bound, and of heirloom quality.  They are so beautiful and our couples adore them, too!

Check out some images of their wedding album!

Isn't it fabulous?

Opening page spread.

Family portraits--so important!

Wonderful craftsmanship.

Ceremony on the roof of Frazier Arms!

Fun page spread!

A fun time was had by all!

SO lovely...

Love it! Congrats to Kristin and Jason!

YAY!  It is so nice to start off the week with Happy Anniversary wishes!  We wanted to wish Ashley and Parker a lovely one-year anniversary!  They had the most beautiful wedding day full of classic details and perfect traditions!

It was blazing hot for their outdoor reception, but the party was awesome and everyone had an incredible time–us included!  So, congrats to Ashley and Parker!  We wish you years and years of wedded bliss!

We loved their rich, classic details–they all came together to be a lovely representation of who they are as a couple!

OH–and Ashley and Parker’s Italian-Bound wedding album will be featured on the blog sometime this week in honor of their anniversary, so check back this week for more posts!

In the meantime, let’s take a trip down memory lane…

Check out their images via their music video:

And here are a TON of my favorites to showcase their beautiful day!

Classic details.

The original chapel of St. Aloysius.

Love the light in the doorway...

Our lovely bride, Ashley

Sage green and ivory--so perfect!

LOVED Parker's traditional bow tie!

Walking with the boys...

Just so pretty.

Gorgeous bridesmaids...

Natural light...

On the way to the ceremony!

Ashley's brother escorted her down the aisle to represent their late father...

I love when the groom sees his bride...

Gorgeous church!

So happy!

Married!

The sweetest parents!

I have no idea what the bridal party is up to here!

So sweet!

One of our custom-designed guest books and viewing cards.

The reception was at Ashley's parents' house--gorgeous!

A special tribute to Dr. Applegate--We had the honor of meeting him before he passed.

Romance.

Classic details in ivory and calligraphy.

First dance.

The cake was fab! Fresh whipped cream and strawberry filling!

It was hot, but fun was had!

Ashley's adorable nephew, Isaac!

Then we went out on the family's property for some more images...

Blue skies...

Thanks for the honor of documenting your big day, you two!

I posted a sneak peek earlier (their wedding was a few months ago), but I also wanted to really feature Emily and Richelin’s lovely wedding at Frazier Arms Historical Museum in lovely downtown Louisville!  They had a small, intimate wedding with their families and friends.  They have a great story, too–Richelin’s family lives in Haiti and the earthquake tragedy prevented Richelin’s parents and some siblings from coming to the wedding.  Luckily, Richelin’s sister, Beatrice, lives in the US and she stood in for their parents.  And by the way-Richelin’s family members in Haiti are doing okay and no one was hurt.  Many blessings to everyone in Haiti–please continue to remember those in need.

Wedding Day Details:

Color Theme:  chocolate brown, sangria red, and chartreuse green

Ceremony and Reception:  Frazier Arms

Flowers and Wedding Coordination:  Julie Kruer and Sara Bachman of Frazier Arms

Cake:  Edible Creations

Candy Buffet:  Kentucky Candy Buffet

Caterer:  Donald’s Catering

Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses:  David’s Bridal

And check out their big day with their image music video:

And here are a few of my favorites!  Congrats on your new life together, Emily and Richelin!

Lovely details.

Gorgeous gown!

Love Emily's bolero jacket with the dress!

And the girls wore fab faux-fur little jackets!

Our handsome groom, Richelin.

Love this!

Married!

Yumminess by the Kentucky Candy Buffet gals!

Romance!

Up on the roof with the ice and snow! Love it!

I wanted to share another great Italian-Bound wedding album with our blog readers!  This is from Brittany and Dave’s bright and colorful wedding and we love it!

No templates.  No similar albums.  All unique and just for you.

Love this fun image for the canvas cover and leather spine!

How awesome are these colors?

I adore their album--so adorable!

Each album handmade with creativity!

We have the best couples! Love it!

I wanted to wish Meredith and Frank a fabulous one-year wedding anniversary!  They tied the knot on 6.20.09 at the gorgeous Marriott Downtown Louisville and it was a stylish, lovely day!

Check out their wedding day via out image music video link below:

And here are few of my favorite from their day–Congrats, you two!

Gorgeous gown for a gorgeous bride...

Lovely bouquet from the fab Nanz & Kraft.

Meredith was absolutely exquisite...

And the super-sassy guest book I designed for them!

Meredith is a ham!

Moody night shot--so cool.

Yes, that is the local adult store in the background-so cheeky!