October 11, 2016

Cooke + Gallagher Wedding | Georgia Wedding Photographer

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!

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XOXO,

Mandi & Haylee

  1. Vanessa says:

    The colours are so warm and welcoming. A beautiful wedding with beautiful photos!

  2. Andrea says:

    Wow! These are absolutely stunning! I love the mix of sweet romantic moments and candid shots. Just beautiful!

  3. Collean Cooke says:

    Best. Wedding. Photographer. EVER!! You made our day so much fun! Thank you for such GORGEOUS photos!!! <3

  4. Susan Sachen says:

    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!

    • lilyandsparrowphoto@gmail.com says:

      Thank you! They did an amazing job, as well as the venue putting it all together! So glad you love them!!

  5. Chance Hill says:

    Wow, this wedding is absolutely stunning. The pictures really capture the happiness that I can see on the bride and grooms’ faces!!! Absolutely stunning!!!

  6. Jacqui says:

    Your wedding photos are stunning! Congratulations and lots of love -Jacqui & Gio

  7. Kaedie says:

    For Collean! Stunning photos

  8. Kayla (Yearwood) Phillips says:

    These pictures are so beautiful! This day was captured so perfectly for such an amazing couple! Congratulations, Collean!!!! Much love!

  9. Eileen Lymus-Sanders says:

    Beautiful pictures you guys! Congratulations!

  10. Carol Eubanks says:

    Beautiful couple, beautiful photos!

  11. Linda Coffey says:

    These photos are stunning! A beautiful couple and obviously, a talented photographer! God bless you Matt and Colleane!

  12. Lisa Nakajima says:

    Wow! Absolutely stunning wedding and photos.

  13. Erin Gibson says:

    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!!

  14. Jaye says:

    Beautifully captured! Loved seeing all the pictures form the beginning!

  15. LOVE so many of these works of art!

  16. Sarah Binns says:

    Stunning pics! Not bad for a lad from Leeds Matthew! Haha congrats guys x

  17. Rosie says:

    Gorgeous photos! You

  18. Wanda Dye says:

    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)

  19. Ryan Dailey says:

    Beautiful pictures!

  20. Alwyn says:

    Stunning photos!!!!

  21. Alwyn says:

    I just love these pictures!

  22. Julie lucas says:

    Beautiful pictures of such a gorgeous couple on their special day. The photographer captured so many happy/special moments. Xx

  23. Carol Cooke says:

    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

  24. Sara Miller says:

    What beautiful photos! Everything looks amazing!

  25. Chaney says:

    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!

  26. petra mote says:

    great pictures

  27. Breanna says:

    So beautiful!

  28. Meaghan says:

    So pretty! Just realized when I saw the photo I never even saw the cake till now!

  29. BIL says:

    These photos are gorgeous! They capture the beauty of the day perfectly!!

  30. Ryan Most says:

    Very nice pictures! Very beautiful wedding!

  31. Tatiana Guzman says:

    Beautiful pictures!!! Congrats to both of you miss you guys!!!

  32. 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.

  33. Laurel says:

    Beautiful photos! I especially like the ones where Collean is tearing up at the alter- so naturally beautiful! Looks like a perfectly wonderful day!

  34. Rachel Dennington says:

    Absolutely beautiful wedding ????

    • Holly Brazee says:

      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.

  35. Juanita Wagner says:

    Lovely wedding, beautiful pictures! Congratulations ????

  36. Melissa OConnell says:

    Beautiful pictures. Wishing you all the happiness life has to offer. Congratulations!! Melissa

  37. Dan Gallagher says:

    Beautiful pics!

  38. Jessica Simmons says:

    Beautiful wedding! I love the splashes of red. Beautiful pictures!

  39. Lauren Strydom says:

    Stunning pictures! ????

  40. Kara Ziringer says:

    Absolutely amazing wedding! The photos are beautiful!

  41. Costanza says:

    These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen, wow what a photographer. The people also are so beautiful!!

  42. Andy says:

    Stunning photos!!

  43. Amanda Child says:

    Fabulous beautiful couple

  44. Tanya says:

    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!

  45. 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

  46. Conor reilly says:

    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! ????❤️

  47. Jake says:

    Whooooo the weddding was amazing congratulations guys

  48. Grant says:

    One of the best weddings I’ve been to, and the pictures are awesome.

  49. Rebecca Schneider says:

    Beautiful photos guys!! xx

  50. Rhonda says:

    Stunning photos!

  51. Kristen Bowne says:

    The pictures are gorgeous! It was a wonderful day and these pictures captured it beautifully!

  52. Garrick Cheyne says:

    Congrats!!

  53. Stacey says:

    Magical wedding with a beautiful couple!

  54. Iain highfield says:

    Awesome pics! Awesome day

  55. Neil Rhodes says:

    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

  56. Carol Woods says:

    These photos are absolutely beautiful. You captured the joy and love perfectly. Have to say it again… Beautiful!

  57. Charlotte Duggan says:

    LOVE this couple AND these pics!!!!

  58. Rhodesy says:

    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

  59. Johanna Franco says:

    Beautiful Pictures!! You both looked amazing ❤️

  60. Eddie Hammond says:

    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

  61. S Martin says:

    Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple!

  62. Mindy Intnet says:

    These are among the best wedding photos I have ever seen. Such a beautiful wedding.

  63. Stacey says:

    Congratulations again to u both , photos look fantastic xxx

  64. Angela Morrison says:

    Absolutely beautiful unusually natural looking wedding pictures

  65. Annie Hallam says:

    Looks like you had a great day, gorgeous pics! Xx

  66. Sean rochford says:

    Looking sharp matty and the missus looks stunning

  67. Karen Gallagher says:

    You captured the beautiful day for Collean and Mathew so perfectly happy. The pictures are amazing..

  68. Cameron Morton says:

    Great pics

  69. Stephanie Janzen says:

    Wow, these are absolutely stunning! You will cherish these photographs for a lifetime Collean & Matthew, all the best as you begin married life!!

  70. MAcy says:

    These pictures are absolutely stunning!! Looked like a beyond perfect day! Congrats again! ❤️

  71. Emily Stookey says:

    Beautiful photos!

  72. Karen says:

    Win.. They are beautiful

  73. Lee says:

    Absolutely beautiful

  74. Sandra says:

    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

  75. Zach Parker says:

    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.

  76. Natalie ball says:

    Absolute wedding goals! You looked amazing! ????

  77. Helen Collingwood says:

    Stunning photographs – what a beautiful couple, it looks the most amazing day.

  78. Lizl Sasnovski says:

    Congratulations!!! These are beautiful photos and looked like you had a blast!!!!

  79. Robin L. Coleman says:

    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!

  80. Alina says:

    wonderful pictures ❤️

  81. Kayla Lathrop says:

    I definitely teared up looking at these. Absolutely stunning. Congratulations Colleen! ????????

  82. Nivi says:

    Photos are stunning! Really captured the joy the bride and groom felt on their special day.

  83. Alexandrea orourke says:

    These are stunning!! Congrats to you all !! ❤️

  84. Jane Swanson says:

    Beautiful pics! The essence of this couple was captured 🙂 Congratulations!

  85. Liz Lengyel says:

    What a beautiful album!! Congrats to the most beautiful couple!

  86. Tara Lynn Steele says:

    Colleen you look stunning. I hope your day wasn’t as perfect as it looks! Love and happiness to you and your groom!

  87. Elisa Rager says:

    Stunning! Barn weddings are the best!

  88. Warren Nolan Jr. says:

    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!

  89. Tim says:

    These photographers knew what they were doing! They captured the beautiful bride and studly groom! Love it!

  90. Jessica says:

    Congratulations!! Looks absolutely stunning!

  91. Stephanie miller says:

    Gorgeous wedding…gorgeous couples….gorgeous photos!

  92. Nicola says:

    Absolutely beautiful!!!! Gorgeous couple:) wishing you so much happiness xx

  93. Sharon Abhalter says:

    Wonderful photos of your wedding.

  94. petra mote says:

    these are great pictures you did a great job

  95. Samantha Rascle says:

    These are beautiful! So glad you had the perfect day Mrs. Cooke!

  96. Sarah says:

    Such a beautiful wedding! Congratulations!!

  97. Kristina Lehman says:

    What a beautiful and special day! What amazing photos! So happy for you!!!!

  98. Carolyn Mcdowell says:

    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!

  99. Brandon says:

    So beautiful! I’m crying!

  100. Holly Howren says:

    You were a STUNNING bride, Collean!!!

  101. Josh says:

    Congrats to you both!

  102. Kim says:

    Beyond gorgeous pictures.. bride and groom look spectacular! Congratulations guys ????

  103. Heather says:

    Dream wedding! So happy for you guys. The photos came out lovely! Love y’all!

  104. Stacy Peters says:

    Gorgeous!

  105. JoAnne Lengyel says:

    Absolutely stunning pics!! Great photography and a beautiful couple!!

  106. Keri Tindell says:

    These pictures are absolutely stunning!!

  107. Lauren eaton says:

    Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple!

  108. Ray says:

    These are so good!

  109. Kat says:

    JESUS THESE PICTURES ARE STUNNING. Collean you little angel!!!!! Congratulations! Super models.

  110. Ellen says:

    Such a beautiful wedding! And so beautifully shot! Congrats to the Cookes!

  111. Missy says:

    Beautiful pics!

  112. Donna Troost says:

    Beautiful pictures of a Beautiful couple.

  113. Rebecca Bowne says:

    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!

  114. Matthew says:

    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

  115. Alyssa says:

    Absolutely breathtaking.

  116. This is so beautiful. Looks like a fairytale! Congratulations to you both!!

  117. Bianca says:

    Wow, these pictures make the moment even more magical and memorable!

  118. Austin says:

    Wow some truly unique and beautiful photos! This is a talented crew!

  119. Ashley Lesendric says:

    What a beautiful wedding! Colleen you were simple stunning! Congrats!

  120. Sydney klein says:

    Absolutly stunning!

  121. Stacey Cooke says:

    The most beautiful pictures!!! All of them need a frame ????????xxx

  122. Eulaliah Teague says:

    these are fabulous !!!!

  123. Alexandra says:

    Such a beautiful wedding and what an amazing capturing of the event!!

  124. Brittany Bosch says:

    Absolutely stunning!!!!

  125. Amanda says:

    So beautiful!! What a gorgeous wedding! Congrats <3

  126. Jackie Gibson says:

    Beautiful night, couple, and photos! Xoxo

  127. Olivia Nix says:

    Oh my WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous photos and couple <3 <3

  128. Brittany Rosoff says:

    SO MANY BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!! I’m so happy for you two! What a darling wedding!!!

  129. Tami Gallagher says:

    Absolutely the BEST wedding photographers on the planet!!!

  130. Denee lortz says:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!

  131. Julie lucas says:

    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

  132. Steve lucas says:

    Stunning wedding photos . Beautiful setting all captured to tell the story of your wedding

  133. Megan says:

    Absolutely gorgeous wedding! Love the ceremony backdrop!

  134. What beautiful images! You captured their emotions and feelings so wonderfully.

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