October 11, 2016
It wasn’t quite officially Autumn yet, but it sure did look and feel like it. The rusty-colored leaves had fallen the week prior to the wedding and there was a cool breeze in the air. We drove seven hours from the scorching heat and humidity of 80+ degrees in Florida to a cool 65 degrees in the North Georgia Mountains.
Because Collean traveled on a cruise after getting engaged, we weren’t able to do their engagement photos. We love being able to if possible so we get to know the couple better! All this to say, as soon as we met Matthew to begin photographing the groomsmen getting ready, they all started speaking with an accent…which you can only imagine how off-guard that threw us! 🙂 Boys will be boys, right? To our surprise, they weren’t fooling around! Matthew is from England and his groomsmen traveled all that way just to stand by his side in support of Matthew + Collean’s marriage. That goes to show you Matthew’s character by having friends who love him so much!
There were so many small details in this wedding that tied the whole day together. And oh, friends, let us tell you how much details make photographer hearts burst with happiness! The venue alone was stunning, but then when we saw it all come together on the wedding day, we were just blown away! Deep South Farm in Ellijay, Georgia had the most welcoming and cheerful staff that we had the pleasure of working with. Sisters who each have incredible talents came together and started this venue just over a year ago! The thought, planning, and effort put into the details of this wedding were so special. It wasn’t just the look of the details — but the sentiment behind them. Between the blush wedding gown hand-made by Collean’s mother, the bridesmaids all being sisters of the bride, Matthew’s tie borrowed from his now-FIL, the groomsmen speeches all including stories of Matthew’s father who passed away, you can see how highly they respect their family.
Matthew + Collean are the type of people that will be your best friends immediately after meeting. He can say anything to make her laugh. She can do anything to make him smile. And when they’re together, you’ll catch yourself saying, “Aww!” too many times. They are so sweet and made us feel so comfortable right from the beginning! Although they think they are not photogenic and major goofs, we completely disagree and think they are EXTREMELY beautiful and easy to photograph. So, thank YOU for making our jobs easy! 🙂
Cheers to new beginnings and a lifetime of love!
XOXO,
Mandi & Haylee
The colours are so warm and welcoming. A beautiful wedding with beautiful photos!
Wow! These are absolutely stunning! I love the mix of sweet romantic moments and candid shots. Just beautiful!
Best. Wedding. Photographer. EVER!! You made our day so much fun! Thank you for such GORGEOUS photos!!! <3
Yay!!! Love you, girl!! We had a blast! and you are STUNNING
I attended Collean & Matthew’s wedding but your photography captured the details I didn’t see. What beautiful moments and radiance you caught in your shots that I missed as a guest.
Very professional work ladies!
Thank you! They did an amazing job, as well as the venue putting it all together! So glad you love them!!
Wow, this wedding is absolutely stunning. The pictures really capture the happiness that I can see on the bride and grooms’ faces!!! Absolutely stunning!!!
Your wedding photos are stunning! Congratulations and lots of love -Jacqui & Gio
For Collean! Stunning photos
These pictures are so beautiful! This day was captured so perfectly for such an amazing couple! Congratulations, Collean!!!! Much love!
Beautiful pictures you guys! Congratulations!
Beautiful couple, beautiful photos!
These photos are stunning! A beautiful couple and obviously, a talented photographer! God bless you Matt and Colleane!
Wow! Absolutely stunning wedding and photos.
What a day!!! These are truly the most stunning and memorable photos I have ever seen! Your photos are truly the best of the best! Thank you for capturing such a special day!!
Beautifully captured! Loved seeing all the pictures form the beginning!
LOVE so many of these works of art!
Stunning pics! Not bad for a lad from Leeds Matthew! Haha congrats guys x
Gorgeous photos! You
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness. May God richly bless you both in your journey together. Your wedding was simply amazing. Your photographer was incredible. And there is something to be said about your preacher man!
Love you Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cooke,
Wanda Dye (Preacher Man’s momma)
Haha!!! Tim did an AMAZING job! Had no idea that was his first wedding!!
Beautiful pictures!
Stunning photos!!!!
I just love these pictures!
Beautiful pictures of such a gorgeous couple on their special day. The photographer captured so many happy/special moments. Xx
Girls the photos are stunning, stunningly beautiful, gorgeous…..
I cannot wait to see them all.
Had so much fun, especially down at the barn and river with my son and the boys
Thank you for making a special day even more special
Love from Carol ( mum to Matthew and now a mum to a beautiful daughter Collean
Xx
Aw! That is so sweet!! You looked beautiful too! Your speech was so sweet!
What beautiful photos! Everything looks amazing!
Thank you! They are adorable!!
Came over from the RTS blog love post. ???? Beautiful work! You’re super talented and I know that couple is going to be thrilled with your images!
Aw, thank you!! That is so kind!
great pictures
So beautiful!
So pretty! Just realized when I saw the photo I never even saw the cake till now!
These photos are gorgeous! They capture the beauty of the day perfectly!!
Very nice pictures! Very beautiful wedding!
Beautiful pictures!!! Congrats to both of you miss you guys!!!
An incredible blog, and the most amazing photo’s I have ever seen. The passion and desire to over deliver, and capture magic moments throughout the whole day of the wedding separates these professionals from the rest.
Such kind words! We can’t wait to get them all over to you two!!
Beautiful photos! I especially like the ones where Collean is tearing up at the alter- so naturally beautiful! Looks like a perfectly wonderful day!
yeah!! she was stunning! Their vows were so sweet.
Absolutely beautiful wedding ????
These photographs so beautifully capture the love and bond between two exceptional individuals!
Matthew and Collean have a special ability to make everyone they’re with feel unique and loved, and their wedding photographs reveal this in each and every frame.
Lovely wedding, beautiful pictures! Congratulations ????
Beautiful pictures. Wishing you all the happiness life has to offer. Congratulations!! Melissa
Beautiful pics!
Beautiful wedding! I love the splashes of red. Beautiful pictures!
Stunning pictures! ????
Absolutely amazing wedding! The photos are beautiful!
These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen, wow what a photographer. The people also are so beautiful!!
Stunning photos!!
Fabulous beautiful couple
Those are stunning photos – truly catching the spirit of the day! I think it was probably easy to do with such gorgeous newlyweds! I didn’t realise your mum made your dress Collean – that is so special!!! You both looked amazing and the photos are going to be true keepsakes! We really felt honoured to be part of your celebration!
Amazing weekend and those photos are epic! That shoot was sooo much fun.. don’t think the photographers knew what hit them haha ???? great time pal. Hope you and Collean are loving every minute of married life
haha!! You were fun!
Wow!! ????
Fantastic photos!
Congratulations to both of you!
Never thought id see the day that Mathew put down his golf clubs and picked up a wedding ring! ????❤️
hahaha!!
Whooooo the weddding was amazing congratulations guys
One of the best weddings I’ve been to, and the pictures are awesome.
Beautiful photos guys!! xx
Stunning photos!
The pictures are gorgeous! It was a wonderful day and these pictures captured it beautifully!
Congrats!!
Magical wedding with a beautiful couple!
Awesome pics! Awesome day
What an amazing job, well done guys.. These shots capture Matthew & Colleans special day perfectly. The contrasts, colour & angles used are spot on. 10/10. It looked like an awesome day.x
These photos are absolutely beautiful. You captured the joy and love perfectly. Have to say it again… Beautiful!
LOVE this couple AND these pics!!!!
What an amazing job behind the camera, well done. You’ve captured it beautifully for Matthew & Colleans special day. The contrast, colour & angles are spot on, looks like the perfect wedding.x
Aw, Thank you!! That is so kind! They were easy to photograph!!
Beautiful Pictures!! You both looked amazing ❤️
Amazing photos! Gives you a great feeling of what the day was like. Gutted I couldn’t be there. Looking forward to seeing you both in the UK soon x
Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple!
These are among the best wedding photos I have ever seen. Such a beautiful wedding.
Congratulations again to u both , photos look fantastic xxx
Absolutely beautiful unusually natural looking wedding pictures
Looks like you had a great day, gorgeous pics! Xx
Looking sharp matty and the missus looks stunning
You captured the beautiful day for Collean and Mathew so perfectly happy. The pictures are amazing..
Aw, Thank you!! They are so sweet!
Great pics
Wow, these are absolutely stunning! You will cherish these photographs for a lifetime Collean & Matthew, all the best as you begin married life!!
These pictures are absolutely stunning!! Looked like a beyond perfect day! Congrats again! ❤️
Beautiful photos!
Win.. They are beautiful
Absolutely beautiful
They are beautiful, the dress is beautiful you would think it was from a high class shop. Matthew is so handsome and they both look very happy. Xx
The blog and photos truly captured the love, energy and atomospere of this incredible wedding. Thank for your professionalism and some much needed photo shop on those groomsmen.
haha! Y’all were great!!
Absolute wedding goals! You looked amazing! ????
Stunning photographs – what a beautiful couple, it looks the most amazing day.
Congratulations!!! These are beautiful photos and looked like you had a blast!!!!
Collean, WHAT beautiful pictures of your special day. They are beautiful and lend the feeling that those of us who couldn’t be there, were there!!! Congratulations and many, many, many, wonderful and happy years for you and Matthew!
wonderful pictures ❤️
I definitely teared up looking at these. Absolutely stunning. Congratulations Colleen! ????????
Photos are stunning! Really captured the joy the bride and groom felt on their special day.
These are stunning!! Congrats to you all !! ❤️
Beautiful pics! The essence of this couple was captured 🙂 Congratulations!
What a beautiful album!! Congrats to the most beautiful couple!
Colleen you look stunning. I hope your day wasn’t as perfect as it looks! Love and happiness to you and your groom!
Stunning! Barn weddings are the best!
Wow Collean! This images are ABSOLUTLY Stunning my Love! Such a perfect representation of such a beautiful soul! Congratulations to both you and Matthew! Btw I love Matthew’s tie!!! Just a beautiful moment in time captured by some amazing shots!
These photographers knew what they were doing! They captured the beautiful bride and studly groom! Love it!
Congratulations!! Looks absolutely stunning!
Gorgeous wedding…gorgeous couples….gorgeous photos!
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Gorgeous couple:) wishing you so much happiness xx
Beautiful photos!
Wonderful photos of your wedding.
these are great pictures you did a great job
These are beautiful! So glad you had the perfect day Mrs. Cooke!
Such a beautiful wedding! Congratulations!!
What a beautiful and special day! What amazing photos! So happy for you!!!!
Your pictures are beautiful! Of course it helps to have beautiful subjects to photograph. You created memories in these photos that they will cherish forever!
So beautiful! I’m crying!
You were a STUNNING bride, Collean!!!
Congrats to you both!
Beyond gorgeous pictures.. bride and groom look spectacular! Congratulations guys ????
Dream wedding! So happy for you guys. The photos came out lovely! Love y’all!
Gorgeous!
Absolutely stunning pics!! Great photography and a beautiful couple!!
These pictures are absolutely stunning!!
Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple!
These are so good!
JESUS THESE PICTURES ARE STUNNING. Collean you little angel!!!!! Congratulations! Super models.
Such a beautiful wedding! And so beautifully shot! Congrats to the Cookes!
Beautiful pics!
Beautiful pictures of a Beautiful couple.
The wedding was gorgeous, and the photos captured it beautifully! Congratulations, Collean and Matthew!! I pray that God will continue to bless you with love and happiness!
Wow. This looks like the best wedding. And I bet the groom has an amazing name!!! Y’all look beautiful together and your wedding is stunning
Absolutely breathtaking.
This is so beautiful. Looks like a fairytale! Congratulations to you both!!
Wow, these pictures make the moment even more magical and memorable!
Wow some truly unique and beautiful photos! This is a talented crew!
What a beautiful wedding! Colleen you were simple stunning! Congrats!
Absolutly stunning!
The most beautiful pictures!!! All of them need a frame ????????xxx
these are fabulous !!!!
Such a beautiful wedding and what an amazing capturing of the event!!
Absolutely stunning!!!!
So beautiful!! What a gorgeous wedding! Congrats <3
Beautiful night, couple, and photos! Xoxo
Oh my WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous photos and couple <3 <3
SO MANY BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!! I’m so happy for you two! What a darling wedding!!!
Absolutely the BEST wedding photographers on the planet!!!
<3 <3 <3 and YOU looked so beautiful!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!
Fantastic wedding photographer captured lots of beautiful photos which told the story of your wedding to those who couldn’t make it. Thank you xxx
Stunning wedding photos . Beautiful setting all captured to tell the story of your wedding
Absolutely gorgeous wedding! Love the ceremony backdrop!
What beautiful images! You captured their emotions and feelings so wonderfully.