Micro weddings are here to stay, and in my opinion, that is a good thing. I realize that things have shifted, and its sometimes hard to compromise when it comes to planning a wedding. As my friend Jaclyn once said “What is important to you, was already there.” and I have thought about that many times since watching so many of my couples move from a grand affair to a smaller celebration. Here is what my sweet bride, Devin, had to say about her intimate, tiny Kentucky wedding: ‘First, the weather could not have been more perfect! I threw a fit about the potential for rain early in the week so K ..read more

As a wedding photographer, it is an honor when my couples allow me to continue our relationship and photograph them through the years. I got the chance to photograph these two on a sunny spring day in Louisville to celebrate their anniversary, and I was thrilled with the result! Their carefree, loving nature made the day such a breeze, and they even brought along their newest addition, a sweet rescue fur baby. Scroll through the selection of photos to see more of Shelby and Zach. Reach Out to Gretchen Bell I’m Gretchen Bell, a wedding photographer currently calling Louisville, Kentucky home ..read more

If I had to sum yesterday up in a word it would be this: Whimsical. I had the honor of photographing one of the most stunning, emotional days I have witnessed in a long, long time. It was truly a feast for the eyes, and for the heart. The bride, Mandy, left no stone unturned when it came to her attention to all the little details, and the beautiful vows, heartfelt toasts, and lovely ceremony were tailored in every way to this fun loving, playful couple. Needless to say, I couldn’t wait to edit a few photos to share with you all. Scroll down to check out some highlights from the gorgeous day! B ..read more