Kasey & Alistair - Southlake, TX

The bridal room was a flurry of activity with bridesmaids adding the last touches of makeup, flowergirls twirling in their dresses, and family filing in and out to say hello. Kasey sat in a wooden chair near the window, sipping on a glass of water through a straw and taking an occasional peek through the blinds to see if guests were yet arriving. Some family members had parked themselves on an overstuffed couch and explained teasingly that they were there to make sure she did not become the "Runaway Bride". Kasey glanced their way as she reapplied lipstick "You couldn't get me out of this relationship with dynamite."
The way that the relationship began so many years ago would be different, depending on if you asked Kasey or Alistair. But how they feel now is the same- devoted to serve each other in love and always placing the other before themselves. They are totally, utterly in love and I am blessed to have been a part of their day! Congratulations, you two! I hope you enjoyed Maui!

I am including this picture for multiple reasons. It's humorous, but it also reminds me of the importance of capturing everyone at the wedding. This gentleman (Kasey's grandfather) and his wife passed away only a week after the wedding. If you are a wedding photographer, or even a bride, it is so important to shoot all family present at the event! Sometimes the quiet moments get lost, and it is our job to make sure they don't.

Kelsie & Jason Wedding - Trophy Club, TX

Twilight was just beginning to fall, and the light from the tiki torches gave a warm glow to the guests mingling in the backyard. The bride and groom had just made their entrance and were now talking with their friends at the first table. Kelsie was glowing as she laughed and leaned on the arm of her new husband. She glanced up at him to catch his eye and they shared a smile.
Watching Kelsie and Jason interact was so much fun- they were constantly goofing off and flirting with each other. They are both relaxed people, so the whole day was laid back and went smoothly. Thank you two for letting me be a part of it!

Trash the Dress with Jessica & Phillip

On Saturday, Brian and I met with my friend Jessica and her husband Phillip. You might remember Jessica from the "pink beach" wedding. It was the first wedding I ever shot, and with it being a photographer's wedding, you can imagine I was more than a little nervous!
She never got to do engagement or bridal portraits, I never got to do bridal portraits, and we always said we would do each other's "trash the dress" session.
Trash the Dress is not about ruining the dress, but about creating pieces of art that you really want and not worrying that the skirt might get a little dirty. In fact, most brides that participate find that their dress (after being sent to the dry cleaner) is totally wearable afterward- even those who shoot in the ocean! You can read more about it here.
If you are a bride-to-be or have been a bride for years and are interested in doing a Trash-the-Dress session, I really want to shoot some more and am willing to do a session for free! So please let me know if you are interested.
Here are some that I shot from their session as well as one by Brian of Jessica and I.