Emotional First Look before Winter Wedding | MS Delta
Ceremony | Hollandale First United Methodist Church
Reception Venue | The Belmont 1857
Rehearsal Dinner | The Gin at Dunleith
Photography | Skelton Photographie
Videography | Abundant Films
Venue Coordinating | Camille Collins
Flowers | Lake Village Flowers
Bridal Shop | Elle James Bridal
Designer | Essence of Austria
Hair | BATA Beauty Co.
Makeup | Erin Higgins
Stationary | Rebekah Caraway Design & Paper
Caterer | Ryan Moore with Ciceros
Rentals | Taylor Rental Center
Stationary | Rebekah Caraway Design & Paper
Band | Powerhouse from Music Garden
Soundtrack | MusicBed
Shelby and Hayes had such an amazing wedding weekend. It was the last wedding to film for the year 2022 and it sure was an incredible finale!
It started on Friday evening at the Rehearsal Dinner. The Gin at Dunleith was decorated like a rustic winter wonderland. Shelby and Hayes along with their parents were seated at the end of the old cotton gin. It was apparent that they both had many people in their lives that loved them. Person after person stood up in front of about 75 people and shared memories and made a toast to the happy couple. Both of their dads were emotional reminiscing over Shelby and Haye’s childhoods and of their present moment of them coming together. It was a joy to film all the sentimental words and responses.
The next day things got started early at The Belmont 1857. Shelby got her hair and makeup done promptly so that she could start all the photos and such. Shelby’s wedding gown was a strapless ball gown that made her glow radiantly. Her mom and sister helped her into it and she sat on a lovely blue chaise lounge and read aloud a letter she wrote to Hayes. Afterward, she had a sweet first look with her dad and bridesmaids. The bridesmaids also took a moment to pray over Shelby. It was such a heartfelt moment.
Hayes arrived at the Belmont soon afterward. His dad helped him get into his tuxedo. He too read aloud a letter he had written to Shelby. You could tell he was on the brink of tears as time passed and it came to the point where he could finally have his first look at her.
As he turned around and saw his bride, one could see just how much he loved her. Tears and relief were on both of their faces. They had finally made it to their day. Hayes was blown away by Shelby’s beauty as she stood there in her wedding dress. Both of them together were absolutely stunning.
The ceremony was held at Hollandale First United Methodist. Hollendale is where Shelby grew up. The church got packed quickly and everyone was ready to see the couple married. Surrounded by family and friends, Shelby and Hayes said their vows and exchanged rings. They were officially married.
Back at The Belmont 1857, Shelby and Hayes had their first dances, cut the cakes, and enjoyed seeing so many wonderful guests. It was easy to celebrate the couple with a lively band, delicious food, and joyful dancing. What an amazing way to end the year!
Shelby and Hayes were married on December 10, 2022, at Hollandale First United Methodist Church in Hollendale Mississippi.
***The photos above are screenshots from the film. Photos (not seen here) of this wedding day were taken by Elizabeth of Skelton Photographie. See her site for the photos from this wonderful day.