It doesn’t take long after meeting Chris and Charla to know that they are perfect for each other. Saying that though, it’s rare to find such a couple. They are both equally HILARIOUS and gracious. Within five minute of hanging out with them you will experience laughing fits that are sure to draw tears. Chris and Charla know the meaning of the 3 Ls: Love, Laugh, and Live, and they have no problem sharing their knowledge with you.

We were honored to be selected to capture their exciting day at the wonderful Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, TX (working with Tristin is always a great time). Along with Rhonda Baker, Wedding/Special Event Coordinator, of Precisely as Planned. The beautiful and well-organized celebration was filled with Romance, Emotions, and sooo much FUN! Here are a few memories from that day. Enjoy! I know we did!

The fun started off the night before as we were invited to capture the rehearsal event.

The fun carried on to The Blue Goose Cantina of Addison. The food and drinks were sooo yummy!

I loved Charla’s dress and the view from her room.

Charla was a beautiful bride! Her veil naturally blowing in the wind gave way to many “uhhs and awwss”

The bouquet and floral decor was designed and created by the wonderful Tami Winn/Le Fleur Couture.

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This was such a sweet Father / Daughter dance.

I’m not even sure if they stopped smiling, not even when there were tears falling.

To see more of Chris and Charla’s Gaylord Texan Resort wedding, feel free to CLICK HERE for a slideshow!

Thank you Chris and Charla for allowing us to capture this beautiful day for you. We had a fantastic time photographing you and your loved ones. We walked away from your wedding inspired to laugh more. Actually my face is still hurting from laughing so much!

And Rhonda I gladly give you props for the wonderful job that you and your team did coordinating a perfect day! I love working with you and hope to work with you on many more fabulous weddings. Time crunch and all! ; )

And here’s a little shout out to all the great vendors that made this wedding just as Charla and Chris dreamed it would be!
wedding/reception : Gaylord Texan Resort
event design and coordination : Precisely as Planned
florals : Tami Winn/Le Fleur Couture
lighting: Randal Stout Entertainment
linens: Celebration Event Rentals

just a little teaser from our wedding with the hilarious Quigley’s from down under. (Sorry Charla & Chris I just had to say it.) More to come soon.

It seems like not too long ago, they were new to saying I am a high school graduate (Class of 06 & 07).

Fast forward to the present where they proudly said “I do”.  Photographing these stages in their lives has brought such joy and satisfaction to my job.  Ah, I love what I do!!!

They worked as a wonderful team coordinating each detail of their wedding day.  Justin really step it up and was super attentive to everything Kayla needed.

Andre and I had a wonderful time capturing their love and unity.  We look forward to capturing so much more in their lives.

love these moments!bliss!in the moment!  true love!

To see more from their wedding click here for their slideshow.

♥ Congratulations Kayla and Justin!  We wish you the best in your life and marriage together.

One of my new favorite dates with my husband is shooting weddings.  It’s the coming together of our ideas, perspectives, technical and artistic talents.  It’s knowing that he’s there for me and I’m there for him.  It’s our ability to make eye contact to communicate our needs and desires for capturing the day.  He’s my favorite person to photograph with and he’s without a doubt my favorite person to witness the unity of other couples as it enables us to live in the moment capturing one of life’s greatest emotions, L♥VE.

Brandee and Kenneth’s love is sweet and honest.  They have a sophisticated relationship that is undeniably real.  Their wedding was held at White Chapel UMC in Grapevine, TX.  The beautiful ceremony was followed by an elegant reception at the wonderful Gaylord Texan.

Andre and I are thankful they invited us along for such a wonderful event and a great date!  ; )  Who say’s you can’t have fun while you work or love your job with whom you are accomplishing it with!

I LOVE it when couples choose to have the see each other before the ceremony.  It gives them a beautiful private moment seeing other for the first time.  They’re able to exchange words of love right away and enjoy a few minutes of peace before the days events take over. 

Brandee’s brother proudly walked her down the isle.

White Chapels immense sanctuary.

Love this moment!

Details at the Gaylord Texan were beautiful!  A beautiful venue for a wonderful wedding!

yummy cake!

inspired.

Congratulation Brandee and Ken!  It was our pleasure to document your wedding day and your love for each other!

To view more from Brandee and Kenneth’s wedding click here for their slideshow.

Life and business has been busy to say the least.  With this our blog has suffered. I will do my best to post our recent shoots and weddings within the next few weeks.  Starting with this sneak peak!

It’s always fun to photograph weddings, especially with Andre, often we feel like guests more than the photographers, but this time we were guests. LOL! Andre’s cousin Debby married Rudy in Houston a few weekends ago and we were happy to provide them the gift of photography.

Table shots do not usually make the blog, but these two were too much of a riot not to. They couldn’t stop laughing… and their laughter was overwhelmingly contagious!

And since we were guests at this wedding the kids were there under the care of their aunts and Mimi. They loved dancing with their cousins! Nate thinks it’s so cool that we get to party at weddings… hum, too bad we can’t tear up the dance floor like these kids did. LOL! Lana thought she was the leader of the group. Too cute!

Debbie did a great job picking out the grooms cake.

Debbie and Rudy, we wish you all the happiness in the world. You have worked hard and lovingly to be husband and wife and we couldn’t be more proud to be there to capture your special day. We love you!

We woke to thunder and lighting with a major down pore of rain. Saddened by the possibility of the reception being rained out, Andre and I rushed to the local Wal-Mart to purchase as many umbrellas as possible. Then I made the dreaded call to Jamie’s Mom Vickie to check on Jamie and to find out what the alternative plans would be after it had been raining all night, morning, and now day. The plan was to press on with the original plans with the reception being at Tankersly Gardens, and to no surprise to me Jamie was a little frazzled, but still in high spirits (Oh I LOVE her!). I was nervous, but knew for sure that Jamie and Josh would be singing, or should I say “dancing”, in the rain, if need be.

Thankfully, the skies cleared just as the ceremony was beginning at the church, and even though the forecast was to start raining again at 6:00PM the rain stayed away. The good Texas air and temperature soaked up most of the rain, which enabled everyone to have a wonderful evening and celebration at the gardens.
Andre and I had a wonderful time capturing the day as it unfolded and were honored to be a part of Jamie and Josh’s day.

To see more of their wedding, CLICK HERE for their slideshow (or play below).