All portraits featured credited to ALLYOGRAPHY. A Beautiful Homestead Wedding DayOn June 6, 2020, Kenndedy Samson and Hunter Frasier said I Do before their families and close friends during a beautiful ceremony at the Frasier homestead. Despite hosting a wedding during a pandemic, there was no shortage of all-out beauty and celebration for Kennedy and Hunter on their wedding day. From the stunning greenery draped altar to the perfect patio reception, these two had a day to remember as they began their official happily ever after together. The sun shined bright at the Frasier homestead creating the ultimate Kentucky, summer, wedding day setting. From the early morning hours, the house bustled with bridal bliss as Kennedy and her bride tribe shared special time together with mimosas and glamming, and family members worked to perfect every little detail for the events to come. This special day called for not one, but two Coordinators, so I had Associate Coordinator, Natalie by my side to help make sure everything went off without a hitch. Things really started to kick into high gear when all the girls in their monogrammed PJ's stepped outside for some sweet portraits and fun champagne popping before getting dressed, and Kennedy officially becoming a Bride. When I say that this Bride and Groom were incredibly thoughtful, I mean it, and in fact, it would even be an understatement. When it came time for portraits with family members, every parent had a gift from the bride and a gift from the groom, and the teary-eyed responses were indicative of just how meaningful each gift was. I provide this detail because there was no denying the close-knit family that this couple had, and while Kennedy and Hunter were the stars of the show, everyone involved in their big day was celebrated, and so special. Natalie and I hustled throughout the day to get boutonnieres pinned, corsages on, and bouquets dispensed ensuring that everyone was where they needed to be for their close-up without the Bride and Groom crossing paths. A special moment the happy couple did get to share though, was their first touch. While their eyes never met, Hunter and Kennedy took a moment to hold hands, calm their nerves, and give themselves those perfect little wedding-day butterflies to fuel their excitement to say "I Do." There was a beautiful treeline that formed the perfect aisle for which the family would be escorted down, the wedding party would show off their classy style, and finally the Bride and her father would take their sweetest walk. While I cued each of the family and wedding party entrances, Natalie was on bride-duty, and Kennedy was hidden away until just the right moment when all eyes turned her way. A few happy tears were shed, sweet words were shared, and a prayer of blessing commenced during the beautiful ceremony, and just like that, Kennedy and Hunter were pronounced husband and wife. With tablescapes set and delicious food steaming nearby, family portraits ensued as guests began making their way to the reception. Once formal portraits concluded, it was time for the Bride and Groom to have their first dance. Let me just say, having a wedding amid a pandemic is hard, but you can choose to see the positive in it, and as Kennedy and Hunter danced with only their closest family and friends surrounding them, you could feel the abundance of love that was there -- not just between the newlyweds, but for the newlyweds as well, and for that reason and so many others, this small, intimate wedding was so special and one to remember. The evening turned to night as the couple danced with their parents, cut their cake, and heard speeches from their wedding party members. Before anyone even knew the time had come to wish them well, sparklers were lit for the new Mr. and Mrs. Frasier as they walked hand-in-hand towards a lifetime of happiness together. Wedding Vendor TeamCoordinators: Morgan Gossett and Natalie Hubbard of MG Wedding Coordination
Venue: The Frasier Family Homestead Photography: ALLYOGRAPHY Weddings and Portraiture Videography: Frasier Films DJ: Aces Entertainment Florist: All in Bloom Catering: Fine Arts Bistro Cake: Lou Ann Alexander Hair: Dickie Houchens Makeup: Maggie Bellamy Dress: Regiss Bridal of Glasgow Menswear: Giorgio's Menswear Veil: Regiss Bridal of Glasgow Rings: Kay Jewelers
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All photographs featured are credited to Morgan Marie Photography. An Initmate Backyard UnionGabby Short and Zane Martin vowed to love one another forever during an intimate backyard wedding ceremony at a family home in Glasgow, KY. Gabby had the first MG Wedding Coordination Wedding of 2020 amid a global pandemic, and handled every change and alteration along the way with such grace. From my first interaction with the couple and their families at the rehearsal, I knew that though the event itself may be small in size, there would be no shortness of love nor happiness with these two at the center of the celebration. It was a beautiful, warm, and sunny day in Barren County, just perfect for Gabby and Zane to get married. When I arrived at Gabby's family home, the house was bustling with cheers and laughter while all the girls worked on getting glammed by hair and makeup professionals. This wedding was a special one due to the many changes that the novel Corona Virus required. From a large guest count at a wedding venue to a ceremony at a personal homestead where only the Bride, Groom, their immediate families, and a few wedding party members would be present -- Gabby's wedding looked a bit different than what she initially planned for, but the final product was truly stunning, and I could not have imagined a more beautiful day! One of my favorite parts of Gabby's big day is how special every moment was. From a Bridal Party scrapbook gift for the bride. to the bride's first look with her brother in front of his well-loved chicken coop, every event throughout the day was personalized in the sweetest ways. Not to mention, despite the wedding relocation, the family homestead was perfectly setup for wedding day management! While the girls had full-access to the upstairs level, the boys stayed downstairs, and then the beautiful widespread open land was perfect for each and every special photo op. Talk about coordination ease! From the beginning, I could tell Gabby, Zane, and their entourage all had a great sense of humor, so it was only fitting that they have a few funny moments built into their big day. When it came time for the bride and groom to have their first look, Gabby decided to hang back for a few minutes, while her brother-in-law, dressed in a borrowed wedding gown, went to meet Zane at the alter. After laughs were shared and nerves were settled, the bride and groom officially shared their first look together as well as words of love for one another. Before anyone even knew it, it was time to make things official and start the ceremony. The field had been cut to display a perfect aisle for the bride to walk down to meet her soon-to-be husband. On this special occassion, I not only cued ceremony entrances, but also played the music to accent those special moments. As the family members were seated and the wedding party joined their friends at the alter, sweet words of wisdom were shared and a couple of I Do's were said. Gabby and Zane were pronounced husband and wife. Only steps away from the ceremony location were tables set with beautiful place settings and sweet-smelling floral arrangments. With pizza on the menu, the wedding attendees enjoyed a time of fellowship together in pure bliss at the union of two special people. Following the meal, the couple cut their cookie cake, shared donuts with guests, and toasted to happily ever after before doing a few special dances. As the event carried on, guests lit sparklers in honor of the love witnessed that day, and the bride and groom walked among the sparkling glow with excitement towards forever. Wedding Vendor TeamCoordinator: Morgan Gossett of MG Wedding Coordination
Venue: Short Family Home Photography: Morgan Marie Photography Videography: DMG Wedding Videography Rentals: A Family Affair Event Rentals Florist: Keely Barltey Cake: Cookie Lyns Hair: Kelby Payne Makeup: Lauren Booth Dress: The White Room Lebanon Menswear: Giorgio's Menswear |
AuthorHi, my name is Morgan Gossett and I am the owner and Head Coordinator of MG Wedding Coordination. As cliche as it may sound, I love love, and that's exactly why I found my way into the wedding industry. Keep in touch as I reflect on the wonderful big days I get to be a part of and all the wedding day tips and tricks I come up with. Archives
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