We've created twenty categories for you to vote on ranging from attire to locations and we've nominated our favorites in each category. It's now your turn to pick your faves of the year and cast your vote!!
Each category lists 3-6 nominees (some were just too hard to decide on!). Your job is to select your favorite for each. To vote, click on this link and please try to be fair and only vote once. :) You may, if you so choose, email this blog post to your friends and family, or post it on MySpace, Facebook, TheKnot, wherever you want, in order to get more people to vote for you!
Winners in each category will receive a small custom art collage designed by Mint & Sage! We reserve the right to add other prizes if we see fit. :)
One more note before we get started......this is all in good fun, so please no hard feelings on which category you're up for, , no complaining, whining, yada yada yada about the nominations, winners, etc. Let's just have a good time and take a look back at the year in review. :)
Voting will close Inauguration Day (and my dad's birthday).......January 20th!
Click here to go to the ballot! And may I suggest you open it in a new window so you can vote as you go. :) Are you ready? Ok, GO!!
FAVORITE ENGAGEMENT SHOT
Carmen and Jeff :: Fall Splendor
Kerrie and Chris :: Standing Here With You
Melissa and Steve :: I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Brian and Erin :: Sunset Fields
FAVORITE BOUQUET
Melissa's Peony Mix
Amie's Blush and Pink
Shanna's Orchids
Clenna's Coral and White Mix
Allison's White Fall Mix
FAVORITE COLOR PALETTE
Carmen and Jeff's Blue, Green and Gray Lines
Amie and Ryan's Pink and Brown Romance
Michael and Lacey's Tropical Dream
Matt and Allison's Fall Beauty
FAVORITE WEDDING GOWN
Holly's Strapless Ball Gown
Melissa's Mermaid Gown
Erin's Classic Lace A-Line
Mary-Evelyn's Greek Inspired Gown
Audrey's Something Blue
FAVORITE SHOES
Rachel and Alex's Vintage All Stars
Audrey's Blue Suede Shoes
Holly's Hot Pink Stilettos
Melanie's Sparkly Slingbacks
Erin's Cute Peep Toe Flats
FAVORITE GROOM'S SUIT
Jeff's Slate Gray Pin Stripe Suit
Michael's Casual and Chic Suit
Craig's High End Black Suit
Stephen's Perfect Kilt
Alex's Simple Rocker Suit
FAVORITE BLING, RING OR ACCESSORY
Libby's Hollywood Inspired Veil
Melinda's Vintage Inspired Solitaire
Mary-Evelyn and Jay's Classic Rings
Stephen and His Groomsmen's Swords
Erin's Chic Fleur de Lis Inspired Necklace
Shanna's Brooch and Sash
FAVORITE HAIRSTYLE
Callie's Side-Swept Pony
Carmen's Pulled Back Pin Curls
Jenny's Classic with a Twist Updo
Erica's Romantic Loose Updo
FAVORITE WEDDING PARTY ATTIRE
Tom, The Ring Dog
Michael and Lacey's Tropical Heat Wave
Jenny and Stephen's Fairies
FAVORITE LOCATION OR DECOR
Brooke and Codey :: Old Natchez Country Club
Nathan and Libby :: Sandy Beaches
Audrey and Tedd :: Traveller's Rest
Michael and Lacey :: Cedarwood Turns Pacific
FAVORITE KLEENEX MOMENT
(This is a moment that might bring some tears to your eyes.)
The Blessing
May I Have This Dance?
This Moment
Here She Comes
My Little Girl
Heavenly Father
Carmen's Pulled Back Pin Curls
Jenny's Classic with a Twist Updo
Erica's Romantic Loose Updo
FAVORITE WEDDING PARTY ATTIRE
Tom, The Ring Dog
Michael and Lacey's Tropical Heat Wave
Jenny and Stephen's Fairies
FAVORITE LOCATION OR DECOR
Brooke and Codey :: Old Natchez Country Club
Nathan and Libby :: Sandy Beaches
Audrey and Tedd :: Traveller's Rest
Michael and Lacey :: Cedarwood Turns Pacific
FAVORITE KLEENEX MOMENT
(This is a moment that might bring some tears to your eyes.)
The Blessing
May I Have This Dance?
This Moment
Here She Comes
My Little Girl
Heavenly Father
FAVORITE KIDDO(s) MOMENT
Where's My Pants?
Bunny Ears
Young Love
That Cake Was Good
First Kiss
FAVORITE FUNNY MOMENT
I Am Your Brother
This cracks me up because I never expected to hear this American Idol song at this wedding. Google it!
Cake Cutting Switch
Ryan and Amie pulled a switch and smashed cake in the faces of the Best Man and Maid of Honor!
Tongue in Ear?
Bridesmaids Caught Wind
Funky Bloomers
David pulled a fast one by pretending to pull these crazy bloomers out from under Melanie's dress!
MOST MEMORABLE GUEST
That Bouquet is MINE!
We love this one! She really wanted this bouquet and she wasn't afraid to let anyone know it!
Julia
Julia helped coordinate Melinda and Michael's day and was an absolute sweetheart! She has a heart of gold and loves to have fun, and we caught her having some!
Mr. Worm
MOST ORIGINAL IDEA OR PERSONAL TOUCH
Jenniffer and Stephen :: A Medieval Theme
Jenniffer and Stephen met at the Renaissance Fair and so they wanted to throw their personal touch and love for all things Medieval into their wedding. Everything from their attire, to their reception menu was a personal unique touch to the two of them!
Amie and Ryan :: Humbled Before You
Amie and Ryan are full of personality and love to have fun, so they hired a balloon guy to entertain all the kids! But when it comes down to their wedding and marriage, they are completely sold out for their Lord and Saviour, and their foot-washing was one of the most amazing moments I've witnessed in my career so far.
Brian and Erin :: Your Dog is on My Table
We loved Brian and Erin's originality in their seating cards and table numbers. It's always fun when couples put their personality into the table settings and we loved how they used their love of dogs! They took photos of the family canines with table numbers around their necks and each guest needed to match their canine to the canine on the table. So cute! :)
FAVORITE CAKE
Mint with Purple Flowers
A Little Something Blue
Fall Squares
Red and White Tiers
Where's My Pants?
Bunny Ears
Young Love
That Cake Was Good
First Kiss
FAVORITE FUNNY MOMENT
I Am Your Brother
This cracks me up because I never expected to hear this American Idol song at this wedding. Google it!
Cake Cutting Switch
Ryan and Amie pulled a switch and smashed cake in the faces of the Best Man and Maid of Honor!
Tongue in Ear?
Bridesmaids Caught Wind
Funky Bloomers
David pulled a fast one by pretending to pull these crazy bloomers out from under Melanie's dress!
MOST MEMORABLE GUEST
That Bouquet is MINE!
We love this one! She really wanted this bouquet and she wasn't afraid to let anyone know it!
Julia
Julia helped coordinate Melinda and Michael's day and was an absolute sweetheart! She has a heart of gold and loves to have fun, and we caught her having some!
Mr. Worm
MOST ORIGINAL IDEA OR PERSONAL TOUCH
Jenniffer and Stephen :: A Medieval Theme
Jenniffer and Stephen met at the Renaissance Fair and so they wanted to throw their personal touch and love for all things Medieval into their wedding. Everything from their attire, to their reception menu was a personal unique touch to the two of them!
Amie and Ryan :: Humbled Before You
Amie and Ryan are full of personality and love to have fun, so they hired a balloon guy to entertain all the kids! But when it comes down to their wedding and marriage, they are completely sold out for their Lord and Saviour, and their foot-washing was one of the most amazing moments I've witnessed in my career so far.
Brian and Erin :: Your Dog is on My Table
We loved Brian and Erin's originality in their seating cards and table numbers. It's always fun when couples put their personality into the table settings and we loved how they used their love of dogs! They took photos of the family canines with table numbers around their necks and each guest needed to match their canine to the canine on the table. So cute! :)
FAVORITE CAKE
Mint with Purple Flowers
A Little Something Blue
Fall Squares
Red and White Tiers
FAVORITE COUPLE SHOT
Jacob and Shanna
Jessica and Adam
Melissa and Brian
Ashley and Rodney
Clenna and Shawn
Erica and Jeff
Melissa and Steve
MOST DARING COUPLE
Nathan and Libby
Libby said she was up for anything when I spent a few days in Florida with her and Nathan, and she wasn't kidding!
Melinda and Michael
Before their wedding, I drove down to Camp McDowell with Brad to shoot Melinda and Michael's couple session. They knew they wouldn't have time the day of the wedding to shoot all of the portraits Melinda wanted in the places she wanted them, so Melinda and Michael went hiking (no lie) in their wedding attire. And at the end of the day, they jumped at the idea to shoot some photos in one of the canoes!
Marissa and Adam
Before her wedding, Marissa went hiking through a creek and climbed up into a barn loft in her dress! And, on the wedding day, she and Adam braved rain and extremely frigid temperatures for some outdoor fun.
FAVORITE GETAWAY MOMENT
Kerrie and Chris
Amie and Ryan
Rachel and Alex
David and Melanie
FAVORITE GETAWAY RIDE
Carmen and Jeff's Classic Cadillac
Ned and Mandi's Horse and Carriage
Chris and Kerrie's Blue Convertible
Ryan and Amie's Wheelbarrow
Ashley and Rodney's Black Corvette
FAVORITE SLIDESHOW/OVERALL WEDDING
Each nominee in this category had a photo nominated in each of our other categories in our preliminary round of picks! So, rather than add their images to each category, we created the all encompassing category for Favorite Slideshow which should be voted on the overall wedding. You can choose to watch the slideshow or click through the images by clicking on the arrows in the bottom center of each show.
James and Callie :: Sweet Love and Fun Friends
Mandy and Zach :: A MidSummer Night's Dream
Erica and Daniel :: Shabby Chic and Loads of Fun
Jenny and Chris :: A Vineyard Romance
Ready to vote? CLICK HERE!
