Greenville Wedding Photographer : Backyard Farm Wedding : Jessica and Zack

As a rule, I don't typically watch a lot of sports.  I make periodic concessions to this rule for special occasions, but if you know me, there's a roughly 95.4% chance that you've never seen me actively watching a sporting event of any kind.  And there's a reason for that.  And, I know you're all thinking, "Well duh, Melissa.  You're an artsy kid who eschews all forms of athleticism other than large, elaborate dance sequences!".  But you'd be wrong.  I actually thoroughly enjoy watching a good game...perhaps a little too much.  In other words: Hi, my name is Melissa Ragan and I scream loudly when watching any and all types of competitive televised event-like things.  Sports, game shows, you name it...I yell at the TV during it.  You should hear my parents and me attempting to compete with the people on Jeopardy.

Up until last night, Super Bowl Sunday 2012, Steven had no clue that I have this tendency.  Largely because we really haven't watched anything remotely resembling a football game together since...forever.  So, as they entered the second half, I tried to keep myself calm.  No need to scare the boy just because he's stuck with me now.  And then came Eli Manning's hail Mary pass to Mario Manningham, and before I knew it, I was jumping up and down, shrieking "GO GIANTS!!" like it was my job.  And then there was silence.  Seriously.  I'm pretty sure things got quiet in the MetLife Stadium because I'm convinced that our TV stopped making noise.  And I wish I could have captured the look on Steven's face, because it was one that can best be described as a cocktail of shock, wonder, and delight.  Apparently, even the Tony Awards don't elicit such reactions.  

So now I'm left wondering if perhaps I should have just been upfront.  Apparently, it's cute and endearing , as opposed to horrifying.  Ah, the joys of marriage...

Speaking of, how much do you love Jessica and Zack's farm wedding?  The land where they actually had their ceremony was so pretty, it made me want to up and move to Dacusville.  And I'm pretty sure I've already mentioned this, but how gorgeous is Jessica??  Good gracious, woman!

Ceremony : Private residence

Dress : Mori Lee

Flowers : Sherri Smith

Hair and Makeup : Angel Pitch

Bridesmaids : Angelina Faccenda

I think I've decided that all weddings should have a hay ride to kick things off...

Yes, everyone...Jessica is stunning, and her new hubby is quite the stud himself.  Yeesh, the DNA of these people...

Fact: I was sad because I wasn't wearing my cowboy boots.  All.  Day.  Long.

Well, hey there cute boy coming in on the hay ride!

The tiny people completely stole my heart...how cute are they??

For the picture on the right, all I did was say, "Pretend I'm not here!".  Think they were excited?

Once it was time for dancing, Jessica changed into her mom's (also ADORABLE) wedding dress.  Loved this.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Philpot!!

Greenville Wedding Photographer : Bridals : Megan

Happy 2012, everyone!  I hope your year is getting off to a downright spectacular start.  My year is getting kicked off with a super fun detox...nothing but lean protein and veggies for me for a couple of weeks.  So just be aware that I might not finish this blog post on account of chewing off my own hand.  True story.  

I'm working on getting my goals for this new year and getting a big, beautiful, high accountability blog post up and running, but in the interim, please enjoy these images of the lovely new Mrs. Megan Bennett, who got married on New Years Eve.  When we were planning out her bridal session, Megan said she definitely wanted somewhere with drama.  I think this view covers that concept pretty well, no?

Good grief, Megan...YOU ARE SO GORGEOUS!

Give me angles!  Now smize!

For our last few frames, Megan completely made my life and pulled out this fascinator hat.  And it looked amazing.  And I wanted to be British so that I could see those suckers at every wedding I go to.

This last image is one of my favorites that I've ever shot.  No lie.

Greenville Wedding Photographer : Bridal : Jessica

Oh yes...I am actually doing Monday's intended blog post on...MONDAY!  I know how you must be feeling.  I'm not really sure how to handle it either, folks.  Steven, I might need to be held and rocked when you get home.  Just sayin'.  

Also, since I'm on a bit of a crazy dog lady kick lately, let me just take a second to discuss the all new level of spoiled that my sweet Hallie has achieved in recent days.  Steven originally got her as a rescue puppy.  She was tiny and terrified.  Now, I'm pretty sure I am raising a celebutante in the body of a German Shepard mix.  Her specialty is sneaking up onto the couch (which is supposed to be a fur free zone) and then looking at us like, "What?  I thought I was supposed to be here...family time, right guys?".  She periodically steals my lunch and somehow manages to make me feel bad if I dare scold her.  Oh, and her grooming appointments?  When we schedule them, we are instructed to drop her off at the DAY SPA!  I don't get to go to the day spa!  Seriously, I'm pretty sure if she weren't such a cute little furball, I would ardently dislike her...but look at this face!

Okay, enough weird dogladyness for one day, onto one gorgeous bride!  Jessica and Zack said "I do" on Saturday, so I am beyond excited to show you a few favorites from her bridal session...

Irrefutable proof that I'm hilarious...

Jessica, you are so incredibly beautiful.  There are no words...