Weddings - ALTMIX Photography

May 31

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katie & nikhil are married!

By Kate Altmix | Weddings | No Comments

on the way home from katie & nikhil’s rehearsal dinner, matt & i wondered how in the world they were going to have a wedding to top such a perfect evening. we worried a little for them but the minute i showed up to katie’s room the next morning i realized exactly how incredible their wedding day was going to be- no need to worry at all! katie greeted me the way she greeted everyone who walked through her door- with a radiant smile that was almost a laugh she was so full of joy. her bridesmaids took their time getting ready, alternating chatting with katie over a glass of champagne with mascara and lipstick. the enviornment was light and fun and katie was the life of every moment- her makeup artist even had to request that she disengage for just a second while he perfected her lips! :) nothing phases katie- whenever something that she needed to do or remember popped into her mind she would immediatly pass it along to the bridesmaid or family member most suited to helping her with that little detail. she responds passionately and quickly and doesn’t dwell on anything that would keep her from enjoying every second of the day. as someone who internalizes everything and is prone to worry, i really have so much respect for katie and it was so refreshing to spend the day capturing her! once she and nikhil met up the day was just a whirlwind of energy and fun for everyone. even regular visitors who were exploring the gardens where katie & nikhil were married were swept up in the celebration- cheering for them and calling their congratulations as we explored the grounds for a few couple portraits before the ceremony. what a wonderful day it was!

it’s so dreamy to get married in a garden! but there are some little bugs…and katie saved nikhil from one during their vows: ;)

just after their ceremony, nikhil’s immediate family offered their love and blessings to the new couple in the traditional way- such a sweet, intimate time:

katie & nikhil snuck away for a few more portraits after the ceremony but really it was more of a time of celebration and fun- for all of us!

the party was awesome- the ever fabulous, eliana, did her thing while dj jaz did a fantastic job mixing traditional indian songs with radio favorites:

katie & nikhil, thank you both so much for inviting us into your celebration and allowing us to capture such a beautiful weekend. we wish you the very best!

May 23

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ashton & michael are married!

By Kate Altmix | Weddings | 3 Comments

one year and seven months ago we met ashton & michael. we were shooting nicole & david’s wedding and michael was a groomsman- ‘the one with the sweet girlfriend’ as we remember him. since then ashton & michael have gotten engaged, gotten a sweet puppy, finished law school and are both working as lawyers in atlanta. since then matt & i have…let’s just say we’re impressed by these two go-getters! ;) individually they are talented, passionate people and together they are an absolute force! but what you notice first about them isn’t their brilliance (although that’s quite obvious, too)- it’s the kind and honest way they connect with those around them. as we captured their day we noticed that every single person smiled ear to ear the minute they caught sight of ashton & michael- their friends and family were clearly so happy to see the two of them together. it was a sweet, relaxed day of celebration and love- perfect!

after the ceremony ashton & michael slipped away with us to wander around (and through!) the nearby gardens- we’re so glad they did! :)

ashton & michael, thank you again and again for including us in such a beautiful day! we wish you guys the best!

May 14

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rebecca & harris are married!

By Kate Altmix | Weddings | 2 Comments

rebecca & harris’s wedding day was a dream come true- for them and for us! everything about their day was carefully conceived and perfectly orchestrated to create an environment where everyone from the grandparents to the flower girl felt loved and personally cared for by rebecca & harris, themselves. i could hardly believe the amount of energy and life rebecca & harris were able to share on their wedding day- it was as if they were energized just by being around those they love most. :) actually, when i think of their wedding day, the picture in my head is exactly that- a circle of love and laughter and passion passed between rebecca and harris and to their guests and back again- does that even make any sense? do you know anyone like that who just exudes the joy of being alive so much that you catch it and get caught up in it with them? that’s rebecca. AND harris. you guys, they are BOTH that special type of person and together they are such a beautiful couple! spending the day capturing these two felt like such a gift- beautiful moments were all around us and we left their wedding with joy in our hearts. :) but, i’m getting ahead of myself again- images! please just look!

just STUNNING:

my favorite! well, i may say that about a few others later… ;)

just before the ceremony, in the midst of a few quick portraits, the vocalists began to warm up. the moment rebecca heard the first few notes of the song she arranged for them, her eyes filled up and she ran to where they could see her to let them know how beautiful they sounded. it was a beautiful moment and perfectly represents rebecca’s passion for living every little moment. :)

meanwhile, harris and his friends and family were relaxing in the barn- swapping stories and generally enjoying the most perfect day:

i love this next image matt captured of the ladies making their way to the ceremony site- seriously every moment of the day happened exactly as planned but in the most natural and effortless way! between rebecca’s planning and the impeccable coordination of nicole from verge events, there was never a lost moment.

rebecca’s sister was her maid of honor and, though most maids of honor are excellent the day-of, i just have to give credit where credit is due: casey’s every moment was filled with looking around to see what she could do to make rebecca’s day more comfortable, smooth and stress-free. it’s so sweet to see sisters who are such wonderful friends:

rebecca & harris’s wedding day was held at the very beautiful farm at old edward’s inn in highlands, north carolina. the property was such a treat to explore and we really felt like every corner we turned led us to a beautiful little vignette that we just had to make into a portrait! i hope we find our way back there soon!