Jessie Holloway Photography

It’s here!!! Finally the big day! Just woke up and got in gear to start this day! Last night’s rehearsal dinner was a blast, and it was so cool to get to see all our family and friends. I can’t wait to see the venue tonight and get to enjoy the afternoon with LB and all the maids. This is going to be a blast. I’m going to admit, I’m going to have to cut this blog post so super short. I’ve gotta go get ready to get my hair done, and I’m just so excited I really can’t sit in one place. Please excuse me, but … Hip Hip Hooray! WEDDINGS!! LIke I promised in a previous blog post, all details will be flooding in when I return to ole Cookeville.

-jessie

Oh me oh my. Can’t believe how fast this trip has flown by… In about 24 hours my big brother will be getting married. Whoa. I have loved how the festivities have just started rolling in. This morning we had a bridal shower for Laura, and tonight is the big rehearsal dinner. SO love weddings. It doesn’t matter if I am shooting them or what- it’s been so great to get to spend the week with these two and enjoy celebrating this huge event with them. I love couples in love. It makes my heart happy.

Well, I’m rocking it out with blogging everyday. So far so good, and yes it seems to be working towards my purpose. It’s so so good to be writing again, and I am totally loving this challenge. Suh-weet. Unfortunately pictures may not be posted until I get back- there is just way too many to post and I have so much to share! So please excuse, and photographs of this stellar trip will be posted up as soon as I get back. All the details about this little vaca? Yes more to come with pictures. I find myself unusually detached from my computer while I have been down here. At home, I live on the thing. I figured it would be even more so in Florida because I’d want to be posting, posting, posting! But to no avail, the weather is just too beautiful to sit indoors, and I find myself shooting much more than posting- for the moment at least. But all this will change when I hop in the car to return to C-ville. Picture editing extravaganza!! Now off to get ready for rehearsal and of course, take some pictures : )

-jessie

So I’ve decided : never leaving home without my camera again. That thing and I have been attached at the hip ever since I pulled into the driveway at Margaritaville. The best photos have come at the most unexpected times, and it’s so great to be able to capture every day here. And guess who’s capturing it with me? Yes no other than Mr. Brian Dale… he’s been using my camera and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

We actually went out shooting together and boy does this kid catch on fast. After our little session, I shamefully spent 3 hours in Forever 21. Okay- can’t stay away from this place. I caught sight of yesterday and couldn’t stop thinking about it. I almost lost sleep from excitement : ) And tonight marks the first of a weekend of itineraries for the wedding party and attendees. Tonight’s Jimmy and Laura’s Last Fling Before the Ring, and I’m so excited to celebrate the marriage of these two with a little joint bachelor/ette fiesta. I can’t believe the big day is only a mere two days away!! But until tonight, you can bet I will be sitting on the beach, spending quality time with the boyfriend, and soaking up every single minute of this paradise. I promise to blog much more about details when I get back, but until then- I’ve gotta go play in the sand : )

-jessie

Welp, we made it! So excited to finally be here- I just can’t contain myself! It’s actually a rainy day today, but I’m loving every minute of it.OK- just gotta brag for a sec. Yours truly drove the whole way, minus two hours. I’m pretty stoked about it, actually. Not that BD didn’t wanna share, he totally did. I wouldn’t lert him drive because I had to see if I could do it or not- longest drive I’ve ever successfully completed. If I get turned around, which I often do, I’ll just give up and hop in the passenger seat. But not this time! I was rocking it out with Nancy, my newly named GPS. We’re buddies right about now, and I’ve scolded myself for waiting so long to get one. How did I ever get anywhere new? Oh wait, I didn’t. Now it all makes sense.

When we arrived, I about fell over. These two definitely went above and beyond in arranging our accommodations. Holy cow.. I mean.. whoa. This bridal party beach house is out of this world. Right on the beach and balconies on every floor, this place is knocking my socks off. So of course.. you know I had to post up a picture..

Like I said, LOVE IT. They call it Margaritaville!!

After we got all settled in, Laura asked me to join her and Jim to sign their marriage license before the ceremony on Sunday. I was like Girrrrllll you don’t have to ask me twice! If it involves my camera and being there for something special- count me in! So I tagged along…

LOVE these two more than I love this house! They are great and it’s completely obvious how in love they are. I’m so so so excited about their wedding : )

I can’t wait to be updating all the details about this awesome trip… and now I’ve gotta end this post with another love of mine… Mr. B Dizzle..

-jessie

Well hello there, fancy seeing you again. I’m blogging with a vengeance. There’s just no stopping me now. I know, only day 2 but oh my have I been pumped about this blog post all day yesterday.

Today is the big day. Off to Florida for my big brother’s wedding. I can’t believe it’s finally just around the corner. I have waited and waited for this little beach trip and the actual wedding day, and I’m so stoked to see two amazing people tie the knot. This Saturday I’ll get to watch Jimmy and Laura finally seal the deal of their 7 year relationship. I honestly can’t wait, and you know I’m gonna be keeping everyone up to date out there. I’ve gotta share all the details about this trip. It’s totally gonna rock my face off.

And you know I’m gonna boo-hoo- just like a big ole baby up there beside Laura. Makes me emotional just thinking about it *tear*. When I was younger, never understood why people cried at weddings. Now that I think about it, I don’t think any young person ever does. But I get it now, and I’ll be tearing up midway down the aisle.. What can I say? I’m a crier. Down to the core. The good or the bad, doesn’t matter. I’m just passionate. It’ll be the death of me..

I’m amazed by how quickly this wedding has snuck up on me. I’ve said it 3 times, and yes I’ll say it again. And probably once more before this blog post ends. But even more so, I can’t believe my older brother is getting married. It makes me feel old. I’m the baby of the family, and after he takes the dive- I’ll be the only one left who hasn’t taken the plunge. Everyone’s all grown up!! Well, in lieu of this special occasion, I just couldn’t help but to post a old photo commemorate this big event in my brother’s life. Had to put up a little pic of Jimmy and I when were dressed to the nines for my aunt’s wedding. Looks like we’ll be getting a more recent pic this weekend of us in our Sundays best, but until then lovin this picture of us lookin’ so fly…

-jessie