Barn at Bridlewood Wedding | Lauren & Austin

Sometimes, you meet a couple and you just click. That's how we felt about Lauren and Austin from our first phone call, and when it came to their wedding day it felt like we were hanging out with friends.

We were at the Barn at Bridlewood in Hattiesburg for the entirety of Lauren and Austin's wedding day- one of my favorite things about this venue is the many options for prep spaces, all on-site. It was an emotional day from the start, as we began with recording the sweet letters they'd written to exchange with one another- letters always get to me!

Details make each wedding day unique, and Lauren had that covered- from Austin's duck feather bow-tie to the name marquee that served as a fantastic backdrop on the dance floor, their wedding day details blew us away.

DJ Don King is always fantastic to work a reception with- he keeps the dance floor full and is great at adjusting timelines on the fly to make sure everything happens smoothly and without interrupting the flow of the party. One new trend that we are seeing more often is the private last dance- at the end of the night, guests lined up outside to prepare for the sparkler exit, while Lauren and Austin enjoyed one last dance together. We absolutely love this- not only is it beautiful in photos and video, but it's also a great chance for the couple to slow down and enjoy dancing together without the pressure of guests watching. It's more intimate and emotional than the first dance, so we like to snap a couple of quick shots and then dip out to let the couple enjoy it in true privacy.

After their sparkler exit, we stole Lauren and Austin away to get some beautiful shots under the live oaks at the ceremony site- the lights in the trees are absolutely stunning at night- and then they drove away in a beautiful vintage Ford Fairlane.

Thank you, Lauren and Austin, for choosing us to be a part of your wedding day, and best wishes to you both!