To say I am excited to share Kelsey & Dean’s wedding is a bit of an understatement. Outside of the fact that this is my first ever post on the brand new Sami Renee Photography blog (AHHHH!!!!), these two are the epitome of why I love my job. They look at each other and can’t help but smile, they’re generous and selfless in all that they do, and they are hilarious, spunky, and oh-so-beautiful, too! Of course, people like Kelsey & Dean attract more of the same, so their wedding day was full of joy and laughter. Every detail was taken care of: from the carefully chosen AirBnb for the morning of to the greenery and personal touches throughout the reception venue. It was a picture perfect kind of day, and I loved every minute of it.

Kelsey and Dean, I wish you two every ounce of happiness this life has to give. May you look back on this day and always remember the all-consuming joy you felt at the start of your marriage, and may that same joy be reflected in the choices you make in each and every day since. You two have something so so special — a once in a lifetime kind of love, and it was such an honor to be chosen to capture it. Thank you for including me in your special day!

Enjoy some of my favorites!










Kelsey & Dean’s first look was so sweet! When she booked the AirBnb, one of her first ideas was to do their first look in the side garden — and it couldn’t have been more perfect! Aren’t they just radiant?!






Kelsey, you are stunning!!!!

After the bridal party photos, it was time for the ceremony! Kelsey & Dean chose to have an unplugged ceremony, which made the time even more intimate and romantic.

I spy two cuties on the right! :) (Not to mention Kelsey’s brother and his son, too!!) Go, Dads!!







After toasts and parent dances, it was time for the party to begin!





Recognize these two?! :) :)

The amazing vendor team that made this day possible:

Venue & Coordination: The Butchertown Pointe

Florals & Event Decorating: Shae’s Boutique Event Design and Decor

Flowers: Wholesale Garland

Hair & MU: Eye Do Hair and Makeup

Videography: First String Media

Dress: Couture Closet

Suit: Macy’s

Catering: The Catering Company

Rentals: Events LLC

Invitations: HeSawSparks

DJ: Night Owl DJ

Louisville, KY