Darden

I was super excited to shoot this wedding, maybe alittle more excited than usual. Why you ask? Well, it was our first family wedding in 10 years and I could not wait. Not only did I have the honor of photographing our cousin Darden and Doug’s wedding, but I also had a chance to catch up with family we rarely see. It was a gorgeous, fun filled and emotional day for everyone. I LOVED IT! The team of John Gandy Events and Missy Gunnels Flowers outdid themselves. The Carriage House at Goodwood was perfection! Check it out!

Planner: JohnGandyEvents http://www.johngandyevents.com/index2.php
Onsite Team -Coordinator: Juli Downs,  Troy, Ricky

Florist/Designer: Missy Gunnels Flowers 228.0354 http://www.missygunnelsflowers.com/
Wedding Cake/Grooms Cake : Katies Cakes 539.7437 http://www.katiescakesandcatering.com/
Catering Food: Leigh Ansley Catering 850.545.4562 http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/leigh-ansley-catering-tallahassee/940b712f5726d5be.html
Shells Oyster Bar http://www.yelp.com/biz/shell-oyster-bar-tallahassee
Bartending: Steve Copeland, Last Call http://lastcalltally.blogspot.com/
Photographer: Kay Meyer Photography https://kaymeyerphotography.com/

Reception Music: Jim Wells with Pure Platinum http://www.pureplatinumband.com/
Rentals: In Tents Events, 309.7626 http://myintentsevents.com/
Linens: Silver Lining Linens http://silverlininglinens.com/services.htm

Salon: Suburban—Jeannine and Judy http://suburbansalon.com/
Make-up: Leslie McClellan leslievmc@yahoo.com

Tallahassee Trolley http://www.talgov.com/fleet/trolley.cfm

Officiate: Tom Borland Faith Presbyterian Church http://www.faithpcusa.org/

Ooh La La Boudoir

 

It’s that time again!! FUN& SEXY Boudoir sessions are back!

January’s Velvet Valentine shoot was a huge success! The shoot took place at the luxurious Hotel Duval in the exclusive Diamond Suite. Before each shoot, the girls were treated to professional hair and makeup, champagne and a light lunch in the hotel’s elegant library. After they were pampered each woman had their private, intimate shoot in the suite. The ladies had a great time and their leather bound “little black book” made the perfect Valentines Day gift.

November sessions are booking now, so call 850-894-4529 or email kay@kaymeyerphotography.com for more information.

I photograph boudoir shoots twice a year, in both November and January, so if you miss out on the fun, no worries…you can still experience the excitement of a Boudoir shoot!  I can schedule a private Boudoir shoot for you or one for you and your best girl friends anytime during the year.

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After their Goodwood engagement session, I could not wait to shoot Dawn & Casey’s wedding at the beautiful Bradfordville Baptist Church. The couple was radiant with excitement as the hour approached. Dawn was preceded down the aisle by her bridesmaids decked out in block color dresses. The reception was held at Golden Eagle Country Club. Dawn and Casey had a great photo booth set up with funny accessories to dress up in. They also included a custom candy bar for guests to pick and choose their favorite goodies. And of course, GT Entertainment kept the party going with lots of dancing.

Venues: Bradfordville Baptist Church & Golden Eagle Country Club

Coordinator: Michelle Griggs at Golden Eagle Country Club

Officiant: Dr. Mark Wilbanks

Florist: Vince Fontana

Photo Booth Fun

DJ: Greg Tish, GT Entertainment

Rental/ Tent Company: The Party Line

Wedding Dress Shop: The Studio

Wedding Dress Designer: Mori Lee

Bridesmaids Dress Shop: Alfred Angelo Boutique, Birmingham AL

Bridesmaids Dress Designer: Alfred Angelo

Fabulous Fall Families {the kay} buzzz

Fabulous Fall Families!

The studio will be hosting our Fabulous Fall Families again this year. Pricing for these sessions are $125 including a $100 studio credit and 25 slimline cards.
Space is very limited to 10 families and these sessions quickly book up, so email me to reserve your time today!
September sessions are:
September 21 (Wednesday) from 3-6pm Goodwood
September 25th (Sunday) from 11-2 Shiloh Farm

You can reply to this email with the day and time frame you are interested in and I will email you all of the details. Sessions are booked in 30 minute increments.

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Do you know a 2012 Senior?

ISO bubbly, fun and energetic 2012 high school seniors to be a part of the Kay Meyer 2012 Senior Commission Program.
These special seniors receive a complimentary senior session and a ton of swag, including wallets, prints and rep cards.

If you know someone, please have them email kay@kaymeyerphotography.com or call the studio at 850-894-4529.

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Kay Meyer Photography Babies

We LOVE babies!! Did you know that I photograph all babies under 8 weeks completely free?

I offer maternity sessions, newborn sessions as well as baby plans that captures babies at 2 weeks, 3, 6, 9 & 12 months. Kay Meyer Photography Baby Plans is a wonderful baby shower gift for a mommy-to-be! Call the studio today to schedule your session, 850-894-4529.

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Kay Meyer Weddings

2011’s wedding season has been just wonderful! Kay Meyer Weddings have been featured on many national blogs including:

Pretty Little Weddings: Kay Meyer on Pretty Little Weddings Sarah & Ryan
Kay Meyer on Pretty Little Weddings Claire & Trey

Southern Aisle:
Jessica & Kevin’s Manor Wedding
Amanda & Joey’s Goodwood Plantation wedding

A Paper Proposal
Jen & Darrh’s Henderson Park Inn Wedding

Becoming the Mrs.
Erin & Don’s Color Extravaganza

I was interviewed in the 2011 July/August Tallahassee Magazine issue about destination weddings. I was honored to have been included. The article featured Dr. Darrh & Jen Bryant’s Henderson Park Inn wedding. Here is a link to their digital copy… July/August 2011 Tallahassee Magazine

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Such a sweet couple!

Laurel & Adam, thank you!

Q. How did you hear about Kay Meyer Photography?
A. Kay was on the recommended list from Carillon Weddings by Victoria, and we liked her photos the best, casual and captured the images we hoped to have for the wedding.

Q. What was your first impression?
A. Very professional, an easy to use website made everything easy!

Q. Were you happy with Kay Meyer on your wedding day?
A. Very, Kay was very relaxed and worked so unobtrusively, making suggestions for poses without ‘pushing’ and taking over the day!! When we saw the proofs, we realized how valuable Kay’s outstanding photographic eye is – she captured so many special images of the whole day, we are thrilled with the memories we have through her eyes!!

Q. Were the proofs what you expected?
A. Yes

Q. How did you feel about the photographs that were taken?
A. Incredibe…. fantastic….. perfect….. what else can I say!

Q. Would you refer Kay Meyer to a friend?
A. Yes 🙂

Q. Is there any comments you would like to add?
A. We highly recommend Kay for any of your photographic needs. She was a true professional. Kay has a real knack for understanding people and what they want in a photographer – even if they’re not sure how to express it! The process of meeting Kay in person, completing a questionnaire before the wedding, really helped us to think about things we wouldn’t have with out her guidance. All of the prep really paid off, when the wedding went without a hitch and the pictures are perfect,everything we could have hoped for!! Thank you Kay!

Check out Laurel & Adam’s Carillon dream wedding on
{the kay} blog

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Velvet Holiday

We are planning to have another FUN and SEXY boudoir party in early November. You are truly the queen for a day with professional hair and makeup. All ladies will get a gorgeous leather bound “little black book.” They make the perfect gift!

Please please forward this buzzzz along to your friends! Thank you for your support!

Pretty Little Weddings Features Clemmons-Dugan!

A big THANK YOU to…



Pretty Little Weddings blog is featuring the Clemmons-Dugan Carillon Beach Wedding today! Check out the blog post {here}. Your feedback and comments about the post are always encouraged and welcomed! PLW is full of fun and inspiring ideas, so take a look around the rest of their site while you’re there! I’m so excited to have such a great site feature this wedding! 🙂


Laurel and Adam’s BIG DAY at Carillon Beach!

One word comes to mind when I think about Laurel and Adam’s wedding: family. Their tight bond with their parents and siblings was felt by everyone at their wedding. Both parents were genuinely excited and happy for their children. There were more than a few touching moments and even I shed a tear.

Their intimate ceremony was held in the Meeting House, and the reception was on the Village Green. Their were so many incredible details, from the gorgeous flower arrangements and sweet notes from loved ones to snow cones! Townsend’s Catering went above and beyond with one of the best and widest variety of food I have seen. David Townsend said that it was Laurel that brought some wonderful fresh ideas to the table {literally.} Gazpacho soup shooters and gourmet Pastrami sandwiches were some of my favorites. Rhonda spent hours designing their lovely cake. I just loved the white on white details! The grooms cake was amazing, it featured Adam’s favorite beer and a sandwich and fries. Isn’t that unique. It looked like you could pick it right up and eat it.

As you can see, this wedding was such a pleasure to photograph; Laurel, Adam and their families were so warm and made me feel like a part of their wonderful family while working with them! I hope you enjoy the images below, I certainly loved shooting each and every one.

Venue: Carillon Weddings

Coordinator: Victoria Volpone

Florist: Events by Nouveau Flowers

Caterer: Townsend Catering

Baker: Confections on the Coast

DJ/Band: GTS Entertainment

Rental/Tent Company: Townsend Catering

Wedding Dress Designer: Jim Hjelm

Wedding Dress Shoppe: Something Blue

Bridesmaid Dress Designer: J Crew

Groom’s Tux Store: Black Tie Formal Wear

From the windy city to the sunshine state!

Rachel and Josiah came all the way from Illinois to have their dream beach wedding here in Florida! Rachel’s exuberance was contagious! The ceremony took place on Carillon beach under a beautiful custom made bamboo arch. Josiah mouthed “WOW” and “You look SO beautiful” to his bride throughout her entire walk down the aisle! Their reception, held at the Meeting House, was a blast! Highlights include the Shoe Game, which is a hilarious couples trivia contest where the newlyweds got to test their knowledge of one anther. Later, guests “got low” on the dance floor in a limbo contest! Take a look this couple’s dream-come-true wedding!

Venue: Carillon Beach Meeting House

Coordinator: Victoria and Carillon Weddings

Officiant: Dennis Rayder

Florist: Events by Nouveau Flowers

Caterer: Townsend Catering

Baker: Confections on the Coast

DJ/Band: Gulf Talent Services

Videographer: Diva Productions

Wedding Dress Designer: David’s Bridal

Wedding Dress Shoppe: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dress Designer: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dress Shoppe: David’s Bridal

Groom’s Tux Store: Macy’s

Beautiful Tallahassee Wedding at the Southwood House

Newlyweds, Jessica and Kevin Hester, exchanged their vows at the historic SouthWood House in Tallahassee. Jessica and her bridesmaids got their hair done at the Green Peridot and finished getting ready upstairs at the SouthWood House, while Kevin and his groomsmen got ready in the Magnolia Cottage at the SouthWood house. The ceremony took place outside, under majestic oaks. Later, everyone enjoyed signature cocktails and personalized coozies at the reception in front of the house. Common Zenz, the band that performed at the reception, was great! They played all of my favorites (Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, etc.)! At the end of the night, guests saw out the new Mr. and Mrs. Hester by throwing rose petals. Take a look at this gorgeous Tallahassee wedding!

Venue: The SouthWood House

Officiant: Pastor Jack Tilk

Coordinator: Cara Dollinger, 850-942-4653 ext 4

Florist: Missy Gunnels

Caterer: Klassic Katering

Baker:  The Cake Shop

Band: Common Zenz

Hair: Green Peridot

Wedding Dress Designer: Alvina Valenta

Wedding Dress Shoppe: Solutions Bridal

Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Alfred Angelo

Bridesmaids Dress Shoppe: The New Image

Groom’s Tux Store: Nic’s Toggery

Rental/Tent Company: In Tent Events

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