Wedding Celebrations

Shayla Delilah Menville and Chris Ring married earlier this year in a wedding held at Morehead, Kentucky for 125 guests. “Our wedding was meant to be carefree and fun. We didn’t want to spend a lot of money but also wanted it to be elegant. We achieved that with the help of talented and generous friends.”Bride’s Favorite Memory: Exchanging vows. My husband had some apprehension about speaking in public, but it was such a genuine moment for us where everything and everyone faded into the background. We wrote our own vows and sharing what we [...]

By Amy Blevins Amy Blevins and Bo Bott love all things vintage. They fittingly found a wedding spot at Joe Ley Antiques in downtown Louisville last spring. Find out how they made this wedding work perfectly to fit their interests. #TheBottsTietheKnot16Bride’s Favorite Memory: The day before the wedding, one of my best friends Nikki and myself, were setting up for the reception, and we found a pile of tiny kittens in the reception yard! Needless to say we organized a little rescue, and shuttled them off to Derby City Kitties rescue, and they were later [...]

By Lindsay Evans Photos: Shining Light PhotographyLindsay Spiegel and Drew Evans married last summer in a evening wedding on the rooftop of the Frazier Museum. Lindsay says that it was the best day of her life and “I am so thankful that it all went down exactly how I always dreamed it would.” She also suggests that all the worrying about the details is unnecessary. Read more about what she especially loved about her wedding. #EvansEverAfter2016Bride’s Favorite Memory: My favorite memory of our wedding day was walking down the aisle to my soon-to-be husband. We [...]

A good celebration becomes more special when many hands help create it — and you rely on talented people and a lovely venue. Read more about this garden wedding and reception to help you create your own perfect party. If you would like us to feature your celebration, send a note and one photo, with the subject line "celebration" to tiffany@todayspublications.com. (Photos by Trina Whalin, Lulu Photography) Jarret Oldham and Anna Patterson married on July 23, 2016 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. #SomethingOldham Bride’s Favorite Memory of the Event: “My favorite memory was the moment [...]

"This is my favorite photo, because not only is it perfect and magazine-quality, it was fun to take, as I remember my sister-in-law Emily Hickerson flipping up my veil and hurrying to get out of the way before the photo was taken. So, not only is it a beautiful image, it’s a fun memory as well," Kelly says. Photo by Dana Burress. Photosculptor Having a good celebration is the perfect combination of inspiration and successful preparation. If you are planning a wedding, you can learn from this local couple’s celebration of love. If you would [...]