Rutledge and Ellison were married on March 9, 2024, at Collins Grove on a beautiful spring day. It was supposed to thunderstorm but there was not a drop of rain, as Ellison said, “burying the bourbon saved us”! The wedding party was a great group. The girls were so sweet and kind helping Ellison decorate and with anything else she needed, they were there to lend a hand. The guys were fun and kept everyone laughing, they were truly the life of the party.
What I noticed most about the bride was how sweet she was, Ellison wore the biggest smile all day because she was finally marrying the love of her life! She was so thoughtful too with how much attention to detail she incorporated into the wedding. Rutledge was so easy to work with, willing to do whatever was needed, and excited to marry Ellison. These two were just precious!
Ellison did a first look with her dad and it was picture-perfect! There were smiles and happy tears, you could tell their relationship was so special and I am so glad I could capture this moment for them to look back on years to come. Ellison also did a first look with Rutledge, he was so happy and had the biggest smile when he saw her and was in complete awe at how gorgeous she looked in her wedding gown.
The décor of the venue and reception was stunning with whites and greenery. There were also blue hydrangeas for centerpieces with floating candles. There was a beautiful chandelier over the dance floor also covered in greenery, it was all stunning and elegant. Ellison’s dad surprised her with an appearance from Cocky, and she was so excited! The photo booth from Joyful Entertainment was there and was such a hit with the guests! The wedding couple rode off in a classic cream-colored Rolls Royce, which was a nice touch!
My favorite part of the day was just being around the love these two had for each other. I love this couple like family! Seeing them say “I do” and have so much fun on their wedding day is what it is all about! It was an honor to have been a part of your day, capturing all your sweet memories! Thank you!
Creative Team:
Venue- Collins Grove
Planner or Day of Coordinator- Leigh Rogers
Caterer- Hidden Treasures
Hairstylist and Makeup Artist- Rion Osborn / Hair Chemical Romance (bride hair and makeup), Kinzey Waddell (bridesmaids makeup), Carley Tsukalas (bridesmaids hair)
Videographer- Busbee Film + Co
Cake- Heather Collins / Wylie’s On Main
Florist- A&B Florist
Entertainment- DJ and Photo Booth- Joyful Entertainment Live painting- Nicole Schmitz
Wedding Gown- Fancy Frocks
Invitation Design- M&M Printing and Graphics
Rentals- Karen’s Event Rentals
Bar Services- Mickey Finns and Cru Wine & Tap Bartenders- Sarah Crouch & David Grigsby
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