I feel so extremely blessed this year to have had the opportunity to shoot so many gorgeous, FUN weddings, and Katie & Matt's was certainly no exception. These two are so deeply, madly in love! Let me show you a glimpse... : )

Katie & Matt were married in early December in Charlotte, North Carolina at First United Methodist Church Charlotte, and the reception was held uptown at the always-classy Charlotte City Club. Here are the talented people that were involved in making their day extra spectacular:

Bride's dress: Sottero & Midgley, purchased at NY Bride and Groom Bride's shoes: Benjamin Adams, purchased at NY Bride and Groom Bridesmaids dresses: Jim Hjelm, purchased at NY Bride and Groom Groom's attire: NY Bride and Groom Groomsmen attire: Ralph Lauren, purchased at NY Bride and Groom Bride's makeup: Jennifer Davis Bride's hair: Kymm of Who's The Fairest? Florals: Vickie Sieber Floral Design Group Ceremony music: Stephanie Hood - flutist; Colin Shoemaker - penny whistle; Carolina Chamber Players - cello and violin; Don Kaufhold - organ/piano Cake: Luke Manlove of Brown Sugar & Strawberry Dinner music: Tommy Joy Trio Reception music: GrooveTown Band (band); Split Second Sound (DJ) Videographer: Carolina Videography Caterer: Charlotte City Club Invitations/programs: Red Stone Press - also created the couple's duogram Reception lighting: Firefly Event Lighting

When I think about Katie & Matt's wedding day, I think about how effortless it was to photograph them. Their love for one another is so sincere, which makes their chemistry just pop out at you! And I also think about how GORGEOUS everything was. This wedding was all about some holiday sparkle, and well... BLING! From Katie's beautiful dress to the jaw-dropping tablescapes to the lighted tambourines at the reception (YES!)... it was a truly magical affair. Enjoy my last wedding of 2011 -- they are a lovely couple inside and out! Congrats a thousand times over, y'all!

And thanks so much to Jenny Tenney for helping me shoot! : )

I thought the full inscription on the inside of Matt's ring was so sweet: "Me and you, Just us two."

Due to an early sunset, Katie & Matt opted for a first look before the ceremony to take advantage of the light. I love how all the girls are taking advantage of the photo op too! : )

Told you there was some BLING! : )

Gorg.eous.

LOVE this shot... Matt running to his bride-to-be!

And this shot is HILARIOUS. The ACC championship football game was held in uptown Charlotte that Saturday, so we had quite a few onlookers (read: hecklers) during our portrait session. Katie was a good sport about it. ; )