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Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Phelan!!! Emma & Chris's Wedding Day
What a FUN wedding!!! Emma and Chris officially tied the knot on June 13th, after postponements due to COVID. But they say the best things in life are worth waiting for, and whoever “they is” they weren’t lying. You guys were a blast and your wedding was absolutely beautiful, of course the Venue always is… But aside from the beauty of the decorations, dresses and flowers… I would have to say the best part of your wedding would be family!!! We got to meet so many of you and and have great conversations… I even had a conversation with the brides father about HVAC… Which was really on point since with humidity it felt like 110 degrees. But it was like God smiled down on Chris and Emma as the humid air gave way to a cooler evening during the reception, so the party was on!! Obviously the kids stole the show, showcasing various skills such as singing, and dancing and most of the time both… On a side note, there was a little girl there that was KILLING the vocals, and like Shea said, “she has such a great stage presence….” She was no more than 3 or 4 years old, and she had the mic in front of everyone just belting out those notes as she walked back and forth giving the fans their eye contact evenly throughout the crowd… Ill be looking for her on the Disney Channel, that’s for sure!!!
All in all it was a great wedding and so much fun to be a part of, Emma and her Mom did a fantastic job as they pulled double duty as the wedding planners and coordinators, so you know right then and there, that they are both extra strong at multitasking. My final thought would have to be about the food, I dont normally eat much at weddings due to taking a ton of other’s photos with their mouths full of food, but OMG, your caterer was OFF THE HOOK!!! That beef melted in my mouth, comment her name so I can give her some credit, it was sOOooooOOOO GOOD!!! Enjoy your pictures, and check out the link to all your pictures below to see your online gallery:)
Give the Gift of a Memory to Emma and Chris
Here is something new that we do for our brides and grooms, let’s face it, we live in a digital age, but NOTHING will ever take the place of holding something in your hand. Imagine the future, your sitting with your daughter as you plan her wedding… and you pull out a memory card? No way, we want better for our bride and grooms at Image Photography. So right now we are giving friends and family the opportunity to help Emma and Chris get a BEAUTIFUL wedding album that is custom created by us and printed up of long lasting UV coasted premium papers. Their album will tell their story or their day… They will be able to look back whenever they would like and relive that amazing day all those years ago. And they will have you to thank for it… Donations start at only $10!!! So let’s give the best gift anyone can give… the gift of a memory!!!! As a bonus, I am matching dollar for dollar on every donation, getting them to their dream album twice as fast:)
Are you planning a wedding, or are you getting married? Take the first step to having Shea and I photograph your wedding by filling out the form below. We would love to talk to you about your special day. You can also call the studio to book your free consult over the phone at 423-521-7427.
Devante and Kayla's Wedding Day- September 7th 2020
After seeing the amazing proposal that all of Chattanooga was buzzing about, I was sure of two things… One, that I wanted to photograph this wedding, and TWO… That this wedding was gonna be a BLAST!!! And Devante and Kayla did NOT disappoint!!! The entire day was filled with fun, laughing, amazing food and of course AWESOME DANCING!!! Take a look at the proposal video below:)
Flash Forward 9 months and its officially wedding day!!! The Venue went above and beyond as normal. Now add that with the Best DJ in Chattanooga with Big Kid Entertainment (Million Dollar Man), amazing breakfast food from Chef Express, Floral and Design by 126 Designs, and lets not forget the amazing bartender service Boss Bartender!!! Those ingredients lead to an amazing night!!! And that it was!!! Check out a little slideshow we put together for the newlyweds.
Give to Kayla and Devante’s Portrait Fund
As most of us know, the wedding is a start of an amazing adventure together. As Kayla and Devonte go through life, it is going to be vital for them to remember and be able to look back on their amazing day. Now, having digital is great… don’t get me wrong… But when you have your future children on your lap telling them about your special day, do your really want them to look at a computer screen, or a timeless custom created wedding album? After a long day of work, coming home to a messy house, and the stress of life is on your shoulders, until you look up at that gallery wrap hanging on the wall reminding you of all the awesomeness in your life. These memories are what carry us to the next level and deserved to be printed up and displayed beautiful. No one is going to do that for Kayla and Devonte better than us!!! So help them out and donate to their portrait fund!!! Lets get them something really NICE!!!
Special Thanks to These Amazing Vendors!!!
Special Thanks to all the venders that worked the wedding with us and made the day go by so smoothly!! You guys are ELITE!! So if you are looking for the perfect Chattanooga Wedding, here is your all star squad!!
Video- CG Experiment - www.cgexperiments.com
Photography- Image Photography
Matthew Wolcot www.imagephotographyinc.com
(423)521-7427
DJ- Big Kid Entertainment (Million Dollar Man)
Keenan Daniels - www.milliondollaman.com
423)356-6467
Caterer:
Chef Express- www.chefexpress4.com
(423)355-2045
Florist, Decor, and Design:
126 Design- https://www.facebook.com/126-Designs-463884320372517/
Kim Haynes and Melanie Shelton
(256)605-7086
Cake:
Merry Bension
https://www.facebook.com/merry.benson/timeline?lst=1654524820%3A1076660320%3A1600448469
(256)687-9523
Bartender:
Boss Bartender- https://www.facebook.com/bossbartender/
(423)838-5907