But it’s ok, they brought lots of great food and drinks for everyone.

Just think, if the British invasion had been as friendly and hospitable then there wouldn’t have been a revolution.  Paul Revere would have been at the reception instead of riding all night.

And that’s just how Stephani and Don’s wedding was.  One big get together among friends..  Lots of laughing and crying,   Dancing and hugging.

And Maple Lane Farms was the perfect venue.  Great weather too.  Can’t beat that!

I can’t speak for any of the other 364 days of the year but I assure you that on this Saturday Greeneville was busting with excitement over Erin and Aaron’s wedding.

After preparing for the main event Erin and Aaron only had to move down the block to the Asbury Methodist Church for the ceremony and strolled back to the General Morgan for the reception.

And then the party started.  When did Greeneville become the party capital of Tennessee?

I’m a little foggy on the details,  but I thought I saw Captain Morgan at the General Morgan.  And he wasn’t the only Greeneville ghost that  joined the party that night.  Great fun and dancing for all!

home (a very nice location in the woods).   But we did a day after session and returned to the Stagecoach station for some photographs on the bridge Joe built for the wedding

Half of Montana showed up (at least I think it was about half when I stopped counting) and danced and sang until the  early morning.

PS. Yes, you read that right.  SNOW. June 17th !!!!  Who would have thought that?  Actually if you live in the Big Sky state it’s not that uncommon.  And that’s why I don’t live there!

But the cold didn’t bother Erin and Aaron (say that five times, then turn and pin the tail on the donkey) as we headed to the top of the Roan Mountain balds.

Such a wonderful day.  And an awesome couple.  But it was so nice to get back within range of a heater after the sun dropped out of sight.

Beverly from Main Street Catering provided lots of great food to fuel this party.

We hadn’t posted any of these photographs before but now with the start of the “Wedding Season” I though it would be an appropriate time.

To see more from Samantha’s photography session look here.

That is to say, this was one massive explosion of celebration and fun that could be felt all the way to Texas.

After a glorious celebration at  Johnson City’s historic Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, the wedding moved to the Carnegie hotel’s ballroom for a high octane celebration that kept everyone dancing till midnight.

DJ and party meister Robbie Britton kept the party rockin’  and coordinator Lisa Tolliver (Posh Productions)  kept everything moving smoothly.

All we had to do was to preserve the evidence!

This  link was forwarded to me by another photographer and I think it’s a sad (but accurate) commentary on the state of photography.

Sometimes it seams like everyone with a digital camera is calling themselves a professional and many people are confused and end up being disappointed.  I hear stories like this everyday.

If you commission photography you have a right to expect professional results.  Unfortunately there’s a plethora of photographers entering the marketplace making unrealistic promises they can’t keep due to the lack of experience and inadequate preparation.

Great photography requires experience, preparation and  teamwork.  Just take a look at our behind the scenes video from last’s years Biltmore Estate wedding and I think you’ll understand the team effort behind great photography.

Most people don’t have a lot of experience commissioning photography and are easily mislead.   Please be careful so you don’t end up heartbroken.

Groomsmen and bridesmaids maids alike kept their Blackberrys humming and the couple updated with the latest from Atlanta.

As soon as the ceremony wrapped at the Emory & Henry Chapel the wedding party quickly decamped to the Martha Washing Inn’s bridal suite to watch the final moments of the Crimson Tide’s annihilation of the hapless Gators.

Needless the say the reception (a.k.a. victory celebration) was an especially enthusiastic rock and roll party.

Emily and Robert were beaming with happiness and excitement throughout the evening.

What more could a ‘bama fan ask for!   A beautiful bride and for the Crimson Tide to play for the national championship.  Roll tide roll!