Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Lynette and Gene’s Love Story | The Wedding Day!

I was absolutely thrilled when Lynette contacted me about capturing her wedding day. I have known her family since high school and I knew immediately that February 11th was going to be a special day that I without a doubt wanted to be apart ofLynette and Gene met through The Moonlighters, a big band here in Nashville. Gene directs and plays trumpet while Lynette’s lovely voice serenades the crowd. Their wedding day was a winter wonderland, full of sentimental touches. These two are so in love and it is so beautiful to witness. From the moment we sat down to chat about her wedding day Lynette was full of so much joy and couldn’t wait to marry her best friend. After Lynette & Gene’s first look we were taking photos and Lynette & Gene couldn’t stop smiling and looking at each other. I mentioned how in love they were and Lynette just smiled and said, “we’ve waited our whole lives for each other”. And that statement summed up their wedding day perfectly. It was a fantastic celebration for two people who finally found true love. Lynette and Gene, I can’t thank you enough for choosing me to capture your big day, I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed capturing themI pray the Lord blesses your marriage and that you can cherish everyday together as much as you cherished this one. Enjoy!

Jessica Rai Photography, Jessica Rai, Nashville Wedding Photography, Old Hickory Country Club, Old Hickory Country Club Weddings, Tennessee Wedding Photographers, Indulgence Salon Nashville, TN, Winter Wedding Images, Winter Weddings Nashville TN

All the amazing vendors who helped to make this day beautiful!

Wedding & Reception Venue: Old Hickory Country Club

Wedding Gown: Arzelle’s

Wedding Cake: Publix

Floral Design and Decor: Steve Morris

Band: The Moonlighters

A special thanks to MD Laidlaw, photographer’s second shooter and Katilin McIntosh, photographer’s assistant!

much love,

Posted in Featured Weddings Tags: Arzelles, Nashville Tennessee Weddings, Old Hickory Country Club, The Moonlighters, Winter Weddings

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Junetta Irvine - March 30, 2012 - 4:08 am

Oh My! What georgous pictures! Breathtaking and very classy!
Lynette(a) I am so so happy for you! And, I am so thrilled that Greg and I could share this with you. You are truely a beautiful woman. The glow around you is blinding – like a glistening snowflake in the sunshine. God Bless you and Gene. Much love – Junetta

Apphia Franklin - March 17, 2012 - 4:14 am

Dear Lynette,

Your wedding was absolutely beautiful. Not only did you look stunning, I loved the little touches such as the “something blue pumps”, the beautiful fur you wore and it’s elegant embellishment. I believe my favorite photo is of you and your husband embracing on the staircase. Your venue, the decorations and the photography were gorgeous. Looking at your wedding photographs remind me (and hopefully others) that dreams do come true. Many blessings to you and your husband.

Kindest regards,

Apphia

Brigitte - March 6, 2012 - 1:36 am

The pics captured the day beautifully. I am very happy for you!

Paula Neal - March 6, 2012 - 1:11 am

Lynette, You looked fabulous. I am so happy for you. You deserve the best. God bless you and Gene in your new life together.

Alice Cannon - March 5, 2012 - 8:11 pm

These are beautiful pictures. One can tell they are so much in love.

Kathi and Reid Pranka - March 5, 2012 - 3:02 pm

Lynette and Gene are such very special people and I know they are going to have a wonderful and special life together. The pictures tell such a fabulous story and you captured a wonderful day in their lives. How they will ever choose the pictures I cannot imagine….but then they will probably choose them all. What a great job you did.

Barbara Boyd - March 5, 2012 - 12:17 pm

This pictures are absolutely stunning!!!! You captured all the beauty and love of the day. Congratulations to Lynette and Gene!

Lori Evans - March 5, 2012 - 7:07 am

Wow, Jessica! You captured my cousin Lynette beautifully! I could almost hear her laughter…especially in the cake picture! The way she was holding up her hands…your pictures brought it to life. Lynette, I am so happy for you both. I wish that I could have been there to see Auntie Barb and your dad dance! You look so happy! God bless your new life!

Melissa Morris - March 5, 2012 - 4:27 am

Lynette, YOU are so beautiful!!! Your groom, the wedding party,family, guests, decor, and pictures are amazing and you deserve it. So nice to see everyone so happy. Congrats to you both. God Bless.

Travis Vignon - March 5, 2012 - 3:49 am

I was so happy to be a part of your day, Mom. Gene – welcome to the family.

JC – excellent work from a dear friends. It’s been fantastic watching you grow in talent over these last years. Keep it up, girl!

Norma McPeak - March 5, 2012 - 2:53 am

I’m Lynette’s aunt and I couldn’t be at the wedding. Thank you for the amazing array of photos that truly captured their special day. Jessica I think you captured Lynette’s personality perfectly in the pictures. Thank you again for letting us see her wedding through your camera.

Joyce Creech - March 2, 2012 - 9:29 pm

Fabulous pictures of a fabulous event!!

MJ Hyatt - March 2, 2012 - 2:54 pm

These are awesome! You were really able to capture the essence of the day and this very special occasion! I love that you had some black & white pictures as well as the color. I may even have to get a couple of these for myself.

Nicole Harbin - March 2, 2012 - 3:42 am

Amazing pictures! You have beautifully captured sheer joy in many faces that are very special to me.

Robbie Morris - March 1, 2012 - 11:43 pm

Granted JC your subjects were pretty dang incredible. But WOW these pictures are awesome!…Except Im not in any…jk!! You captured the moment perfectly.

RSM

Cathy Herd - March 1, 2012 - 11:29 pm

Awesome photos. Love them. It sure was a great night and these photos captured it beautifully.

Lisa Baltz - March 1, 2012 - 8:04 pm

Photographs, beautiful
Bride and Groome, lovely
Floral Arrangment, wonderful

Congrats to the happy couple. It is so nice to see the love they have for each other and I don’t even know them

Betty Slayden - March 1, 2012 - 8:02 pm

I was so excited to see the pictures. The one I absolutely loved the very most was Image 36. My next favorites were Images 40, 41, and 42B.

A special night for two special people with lots of tangible memories to have today, tomorrow, and for the rest of their lives.

Teresa Likens - March 1, 2012 - 7:58 pm

The pictures were amazing……simply breathtaking. What a beautiful wedding!

Stacey Morgart - March 1, 2012 - 7:52 pm

Absolutely gorgeous bride! Beautiful everything! Wish you both all the happiness in the world! Fantastic job with the photography too!!!

Steve Morris - March 1, 2012 - 6:21 pm

OMG! I love these pics. Auntie BArb and Dad dancing! Whoda thunk?? Such a beautiful night.

Jeanette Osowski - March 1, 2012 - 5:05 pm

Wonderful pictures…so intimate and artistic. Congrats to the happy couple from a friend of Donna & Robbie

Donna Morris - March 1, 2012 - 4:50 pm

Loved the pictures. Black & white photos are always great but I especially liked the warm, gold tones in the color pictures of the reception. You captured the ambience perfectly.

Shaina - March 1, 2012 - 3:47 pm

Gorgeous photos! What a beautiful wedding! You captured the perfect moments!

Ron Stephens - March 1, 2012 - 3:21 pm

Beautiful!

Libby Shearouse - March 1, 2012 - 3:20 pm

Beautiful!

Gail Morgart - March 1, 2012 - 3:01 pm

Absolutley breathtaking! You are awesome JC!

Tina Sykes - March 1, 2012 - 4:49 am

Your photographs are amazing! Such beautiful shots behind the scene and throughout the wonderful event. Thank you for capturing those special moments for my dear friend, Lynette!

Nancy Lipscomb - March 1, 2012 - 3:14 am

Wow! What beautiful pictures of a special friend from long ago! It definitely was a winter wonderland for the wedding. It’s so good to see the smiles and love you captured here. Congratulations Lynette! Love from Ohio!!!!

JT Vignon - March 1, 2012 - 2:08 am

These pictures are amazing!

Nellie Moline - February 29, 2012 - 11:28 pm

Jessica,

The pictures for the Gibson wedding are beyond belief! You have captured every detail and made it seem as though we were reliving the wonderful event all again! You are an amazing and very talented artist/photographer! I will make certain and save your contact info for any future events.

Kind regards,
Nellie and Richard Moline
friend and co-worker of the former Lynette Vignon aka Mrs. L. Gibson!!

Sandra Green - February 29, 2012 - 10:41 pm

Best wedding pics ever! Love the candid shots the best.

Hensel C. Morris - February 29, 2012 - 10:27 pm

Hello Jessica , I just wanted to tell you what a wondeerful job you did on Lynette and Genes wedding . I would recoment you to Hollywood .You do better than they do . God Bless and keep on keeping on with your picture tsaking .They are wonderful .

Hensel Morris

Teresa - February 29, 2012 - 10:26 pm

Lynette has been a dear friend for years and you captured her perfectly. The photographs are beautiful.

Eric Rather - February 29, 2012 - 9:35 pm

Beautiful lady, beautiful setting, beautiful photography!!! I’m so happy that Lynette and Gene found each other, and that they chose you to capture this wonderful day.
Congratulation Lynette & Gene!!!

Becky Summar - February 29, 2012 - 9:22 pm

The angles of these photos are incredible! The soulful love and admiration Lynette and Gene have for each other shines throughout every shot. Additionally, you were able to show the energy of the wedding day and all of the guests…particularly that cute girl in the 4th picture! Congratulations Lynette and Gene! May you have a very long and happy life together.

Laura Vignon - February 29, 2012 - 8:23 pm

Lovely pictures and lovely couple!

Kate Summar - February 29, 2012 - 8:20 pm

JC – your pictures are incredible! You really captured everything about the day!

Precious pictures.. Lynette – you were a BRIDE!!!

Sandy Harris - February 29, 2012 - 8:18 pm

WOW! What incredible pictures! Granted you had one of the most beautiful people I know as your “model”….

I was unable to attend the wedding due to illness and your pictures made me feel as though I were there. Thank you!

Lynette Gibson - February 29, 2012 - 3:20 am

JC, the pictures are wonderful!! You are so amazing and you were incredible to work with! Thank you for capturing our wedding day and making it so special!!!

Jessica Rai

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