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Snow Wedding at Avon Acres | Memphis, TN

Snow in the south is a rare occurrence. Snow in the south on your wedding day is an even rarer treasure. Both snow weddings that we have had the pleasure to film were both in Memphis. The first one took place right as we got started in our business; the second one many successful years later. Erin and Kevin’s day was beautiful and quite unforgettable.

Erin looked gorgeous in her off-the-shoulder wedding gown and classic Hollywood-styled hair. She was brave to venture out into the snow with heels but was lucky to have beautiful fur to help her stay warm. Kevin also looked handsome in his wedding attire, but nothing could have been more remarkable than Kevin’s face when saw Erin during their first look.

The ceremony was officiated by Dr. James R. Young III and he did an excellent job reminding Erin, Kevin of the first and foremost purpose of marriage. (Centered on Christ and to glorify God) With a stunning solo by a dear friend and a God-honoring ceremony, Erin and Kevin were married.

The reception that followed was another delightful time. With a cocktail hour, a festive band, and a wall full of donuts, everything about it was wonderful. Erin danced and Kevin mingled until she persuaded him to join her. Watching them together was such a joy. They left their unforgettable snow day wedding through a line of sparklers to serenade their new life together as husband and wife.

Erin and Kevin were married on March 12, 2022 at Avon Acres in Memphis, Tennessee.

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***The photos above are screenshots from the film. Photos (not seen here) of this wedding day were taken by Laura & Gracie of Purposefully Given Photography. See Laura‘s site for the photos from this wonderful day.

Wedding HighlightJoe CainMarch 12, 2022Memphis Area, First Look, Purposefully GivenComment

Old Waverly Wedding, Two Years in the Making | Two-Part Covid Wedding

2020 WEDDING TEASER

Camie and Will’s big day was two years in the making. But it was worth the wait.

March is 2020 was a month to remember. It was the month when the COVID-19 virus broke loose in America so much so that the week of Camie and Will’s wedding, everything including Old Waverly Golf Club was forcible shut down by the government lock-down. Everyone was shocked, somewhat frightened, and just bewildered at all that happened within that one week. Camie and Will were ready to start their lives together as husband and wife, so they went ahead and arranged a quick new ceremony at the home of a family member. Though it was not what they had been planning and dreaming about, it was still a wonderful and beautiful day.

Camie wore an alternate wedding dress and Will wore an alternate suit. Only family and close friends were invited to this ceremony. There were simpler floral arrangements, cake, and Corona cookies. There were minimal toasts, but there was still joy all around because Camie and Will were finally married.

It would be one year almost to the day that they would get their dream wedding day about which they had been dreaming, but again, it was well worth the wait.

March 20, 2021, finally came. And it was the most perfect day. The sun was shining, the light March breeze floated over the green crisp hills of the golf course, and everyone was excited to finally be a part of this momentous celebration. Camie finally got to wear her stunning wedding gown that had been in waiting for more than a year. Will got to be with his friends while he waited for all the photography and videography to begin. Since Will and Camie were already married, nerves were less extreme and everyone was very much at ease and laid back.

Tracey Proctor and his talented team completely outdid themselves decorating and arranging the jaw-dropping spaces of Old Waverly. The altar at the top of those iconic steps was beautifully and delicately decorated with an array of florals like never before. The arrangements inside the club were also just as gorgeous. Everything came together perfectly for Camie and Will to renew their vows in front of all whom they cherished and loved.

The reception was a complete celebration with delectable food, to delicious cakes, to a groovy band. It was the party they had been waiting for! Everyone was thrilled that they were there to be a part of Will and Camie’s not simply wedding day, but enduring marriage. Again, it was very different how things played out, but it was still perfect and well worth the wait.

Camie and Will were married on March 21, 2020, at a private residence in Tupelo, Mississippi. They renewed their vows on March 20, 2021, at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi.

#NationsSigningDay

***The photos above are screenshots from the film. Photos (not seen here) of this wedding day were taken by Laura & Christian of Purposefully Given Photography. See Laura’s site for the photos from this wonderful day.

Wedding HighlightJoe CainMarch 20, 2021Old Waverly, Purposefully Given, First Look, Tracy Proctor, COVID-19 PlansComment

Camie + Will (Teaser)

We don't usually upload teasers to the website, but with the rest of this wedding celebration being postponed, we decided this celebration of marriage needed to be online!! When we say that this wedding was like no other... we mean it. As COVID-19 was rocking the US mid-March and quarantine measures were becoming absolutely necessary, Camie and Will didn’t know if their dream wedding would ever happen on March 21st. With the help of family and an amazing vendor team, they had a day that suited them perfectly. #nationssigningday It may have taken a change of city, cutting back on most attendees, and modifying the style, but at the end of the day, they were married.

This virus is disrupting the entire world and suspending the wedding industry, but trust us when we say weddings can still take place. It may be a small gathering at a vacant house or a surprise elopement in the woods of MS, but your marriage is still possible. We’re all navigating this together so let’s make it happen.

Having an amazing photographer and videographer is a must now! We know plenty of amazing photographers and if we are already booked for a date, we can refer you to several other videographers in Mississippi who are talented as well! Having your wedding day on film is one of the highest priorities now!

Stay safe, heed the warnings, but get creative, and let’s keep these ceremonies happening!

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Wedding TeaserJoe CainMarch 21, 2020Purposefully Given, First Look, Tupelo Area, Tracy Proctor, COVID-19 PlansComment

Lindsey Brooke + Jesse

Classic, simple, and sincere are the perfect words to describe the wedding of Lindsey Brooke and Jesse. No over the top decorations or plans, just a sweet and perfect day to enjoy friends and family as they began a new chapter of life together.

Lindsey Brooke dazzled in her beautifully fitted wedding gown layered with gorgeous lace embellishments and a simple belt fitted around her waist. Jesse was handsomely dressed in a classic navy suit. During their first look, you can hear Jesse trying to maintain his breathing to normal flow, however, that all changed when he turned around and saw his bride. All the anticipation was worth it seeing her beam effortlessly in her beautiful wedding attire. From then on, the nerves and anxieties disappeared and were replaced with joy, silliness, and sheer excitement to be husband and wife.

The ceremony was a perfect display of two believers coming together as one under the covenant of Christian marriage. A unity cross was erected and the kiss sealed the deal.

The celebration afterward was again so effortlessly perfect with a beautiful bride cake table and a huge chocolatey groom cake for people to enjoy. Light appetizers were served and everyone enjoyed watching the new couple dance with family, including their handsome nephews and precious niece. Sunset photos were just another example of the day being perfect.

As Lindsey Brooke and Jesse left with a sparkler exit, they left full of love and care from the people that mattered to them the most. It was THE most perfect wedding day.

Lindsey Brooke and Jesse were married on February 15, 2020, at Dodson Farm in Starkville, Mississippi.

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***The photos above are screenshots from the film. Photos (not seen here) of this wedding day were taken by Laura and Sarah Pearson of Purposefully Given Photography. See Laura’s site for the photos from this wonderful day.

Wedding HighlightJoe CainFebruary 15, 2020First Look, Purposefully Given, Rehearsal Dinner, Starkville AreaComment

Alexis + Tyler

The quaint bustling town of Ocean Springs is a secret gem of Mississippi. Its beaches are white, the giant trees are covered in hanging moss, and the history is etched in the streets and shops. This unique town was the perfect place for Alexis and Tyler to get married.

Their day seemed to have two distinct themes: sophistication and fun. The sophisticated moments ranged from her stunning gown with its intricate beading from her waist up to her neck, to the ceremony in the grandeur of First Presbyterian Church, and from the chic boutique hotel that Alexis and her bridesmaids got ready at to the stunning, tiered, white wedding cake. All of it, even the small details, made the day so refined.

The fun moments were also so thrilling to capture. Bridesmaids jumping on the bed and popping Champaign to jumping in the pool as the sweet couple left the reception.

Above all else, the letters that both Alexis and Tyler wrote to each other were not the run-of-the-mill letters. They were filled with promised based on truth and sincerity. The emotion and sentiment behind the words went beyond the feelings of the temporary fleeting moment but were filled with the eternal commitments and declarations of love. It is evident that Tyler and Alexis meant every word and are truly soul mates. It was such an honor to be a part of the day.

Tyler and Alexis were married on June 15, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

#countdowntokelly2019

Wedding HighlightJoe CainJune 15, 2019First Look, Church Wedding, Purposefully Given, Couple Letters, Coast WeddingComment

Laura & Christian

Venue | Rasberry Greene - Soso, MS
Photography | Jen Menard Photo
Music | "Cathedrals" by John Lucas

On December 16, 2017, you could hear the birds rejoicing in the sun’s warmth, and you could feel the cool breeze engulfing the beautiful venue of Rasberry Greene with its gorgeous trees encircling one side and with the lake smooth and still on the other. With all of its natural beauty, the most stunning aspect of the day was the beautiful beaming bride walking down the outside aisle to meet her future husband.

Laura’s dress was simple, yet intrinsically detailed with silk, beads, and lace sleeves. She wore a vintage brooch on one side of her hair to act as the pinnacle of her natural elegance. Instead of reading letters to one another, both Christian and Laura wrote prayers for each other, thanking and adoring God for giving them the good gifts of His Son and each other on this special day of the beginning of their lifelong marriage. Christian prayed Ephesians 3:16-19 over their marriage, asking God to fill them to the very brim with His love, grace, and fullness. The marriage ceremony was intimate yet displayed a profound example of two people coming before God with reverential awe and wonder. After dinner, cake, and donuts, the couple danced the night away to the swing band that played classics as well as contemporary songs of celebration. You could see on both Christian and Laura’s faces that their love, because of their love for the Father, was steadfast and unwavering.

May they be blessed by Christ’s presence and peace all the days of their lives. Christian Good and Laura Armour were married on December 16. 2017 at Rasberry Greene in Soso, Mississippi.

Wedding HighlightJoe CainDecember 16, 2017Purposefully Given, First Look, Couple Letters, Emotional FilmComment

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