Sarah + Matthew, a Dallas Wedding

This wedding was lovely in every way. I'm currently a big fan of succulents, earth tone linens, and shades of poppy splashed with Tiffany blue. Sarah and Matthew are a match made in heaven. In fact, Matthew is the cousin to one of my best childhood friends, Meg. We used to always joke about the Hall brothers who happened to be twins and whose pictures were displayed on their family fridge. Since 7th grade, all of our friends secretly had imaginary weddings planned with one of the two. When Sarah asked me to photograph her wedding I had never met the groom. We had our initial meeting and she showed me a picture of Matt and I just knew he looked so familiar. Ha, little did I know he was the man behind that very refrigerator picture at Meg's house from so many years ago!! It is such a small world and I feel so fortunate to know Sarah. She and my brother were friends all through school and she is a true gem of a bride. She is so soft spoken and as sweet as she looks. It was a joy to be at their ceremony, as it was one of the sweetest I've seen yet. Thank you both for including me on your wedding day and best wishes in the future!

Celina + Wes San Antonio Wedding

Celina and Wes were blessed with a beautiful wedding day in the heart of San Antonio. There is nothing better than a fall wedding with what feels like summer weather! We were fortunate to have the beautiful golden hues that November light has to offer, paired with the warm sun-kissed temperatures of the South. Celina and Wes have known each other practically all their lives and were high school sweethearts. Celina attended TCU and Wes went to A&M, but they still managed to maintain a relationship that would make it to the altar after all these years!! These two are truly so in love and are a stunning couple in every way. They were surrounded by wonderful friends and family who showed up to support and celebrate this union in style. The reception was unreal and the Garza's hosted an elegant seated dinner and an incredible party accompanied by the band The Pictures (who played at our wedding in 2009, truly the best wedding band around)! It was a joy to see Celina and Wes so happy and in love. Weddings like this just confirm why I love photography so much.

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 A special thanks to Ashley Rodgers for meeting me in San Antonio to second shoot! You are a total blast my friend!

Neely + Cody Boerne Wedding Photography

Neely and Cody were blessed with a perfectly crisp fall day for their splendid Hill Country wedding. They got married at the Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, and I was so excited to learn that Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert tied the knot there just this past year!! Neely & Cody are even sweeter than they look and could not be more genuine. I'm blessed to work with such incredible people and must say it's clients/friends like these that make me love my job so dearly. I had a blast at their wedding and loved catching up with many of our old college friends. Neely and I were both Kappas at Tech and her mom was actually my pre-school teacher!! There is nothing better than a beautiful fall wedding with two lovebirds like this. Thanks for sharing!

Lane + Alan, the wedding.

Alan and Lane were practically made for each other. They're both fun loving people who define the party wherever they go. Just check out the groom busting some sweet moves on the dance floor below and you'll know exactly what I mean! Their wedding was a throw back to our TTU college years and almost felt like a Kappa/ Phi Delt reunion!! I loved every minute of shooting their big day, especially since I could reconnect with Lane and so many of my KKG sisters!! Wishing all the best to you and Alan, & judging by the tone of your wedding, you've got a very fun life ahead of you!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful occasion, xo.

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Jenea + Caleb

This wedding holds a special place in my heart, as I've known Jenea for years. I was beyond thrilled when she asked me to photograph her wedding, as I knew how magnificent it would be. Jenea and her wedding team did not disappoint. Between this fabulous bride, her sweet mom, and the amazing wedding coordinator, Shannon Schultz, this event really set the bar. The entire day was such a blast & since I knew most of her bridesmaids it was a treat to hang out with old friends!! Who doesn't love a classic church wedding followed by a lovely reception full of fabulous food & fun?! The reception took place at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in downtown Ft. Worth, and was adorned with the most elegant & tasteful decor.  A special thanks to Amy-Rose King Photography for second shooting, and always teaching me new tricks along the way. Jenea and Caleb you are a magnificent couple and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Happy Honeymoon!!

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Megan + Michael, the wedding.

As promised, here is Megan & Michael's beautiful wedding recap. The two loyal Aggie alumni got married on January 14th in College Station, where they met and fell in love. They've gone full circle  and have now tied the knot in the town that served as the perfect backdrop for their relationship- I can't think of a sweeter start for a precious marriage. If you didn't see yesterday's post, check it out to get the back story on these two. I'm going to let the pictures do the talking on this one. Oh, and a huge thanks to my friend & second shooter Brittany Jones. We had a great road trip across Texas (minus getting pulled over and somewhat lost) and I'm so grateful she was available to help with this beautiful day. Enjoy!

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HAD&P Featured on Style Me Pretty Texas!

I'm so thrilled to share with you guys that we've been featured on the adorable go-to wedding blog- Style Me Pretty: Texas!! You all probably remember my wedding debut from Fredericksburg with Charla & Jon Lee back in March. The amazing florist from this event, Melanie Tipton from Last Petal in Austin, Tx contacted me and suggested I submit these images to Style Me Pretty. Little did I know they would actually pick up the post the very next week!! This quaint Texas wedding was every photographer’s dream come true. All the details and romantic touches seemed to come straight from a J.Crew or Anthropologie ad campaign. The wedding was so classic, so charming, and so quaint. The union took place at the Hoffman Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas & was a complete success. Wedding coordinator Luis Carmona was exceptional and made sure each intricate detail was executed properly. He was absolutely amazing to work with & he certainly kept Amy-Rose and I laughing the entire day.

The decorations from this event were just perfection and the bride and her family worked diligently to make sure each significant detail came together swimmingly. The candle and tree stump centerpieces were actually hand cut by the bride's mom. The trees came from the bride's grandfather's field. The signs that have the cities where their families traveled from are actually wood slats from the her grandfather's barn also and were hand painted by her mom.

My fabulous second shooter Amy-Rose King, of Amy-Rose King Photography, shot along side me at this wedding and contributed some phenomenal images. The flowers were provided by Last Petal out of Austin, Texas and provided  fresh, soft and elegant touches to the vintage backdrop. The wedding was the absolute picture of romance set alongside a true Texas treasure, The Hoffman Haus.

Last but not least, an immense thank you to the bride & groom, Charla & Jon Lee. I'm so very appreciative to have been included in your beautiful wedding. You made my job so easy, but most importantly, so fulfilling!! Cheers to you, your happy marriage, and your beautiful wedding!!

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Brandon + Stacy: The Wedding

I was so honored and thrilled to be a part of Brandon & Stacy's big day on May 7th, 2011 at the Historic Baker Building of Lubbock. I got to know these lovebirds back in the fall when we initially met for their engagement session. Needless to say, these two are easy going AND easy on the eyes! I just love how in love they are. I'm feeling especially mushy tonight, partly because I'm holding my brand new beautiful baby niece in my lap as I type this, and partly because it's 4:00am and I can't sleep in this stiff chair they call the "visitor's bed" here at the hospital. Enough of my baby babbling, I'll be posting MUCH more about Miss Madeley Marie McDowell later this week, but as for now this post is about the beautiful newlyweds. Stacy & Brandon! Their wedding was perfect from every angle and the reception was a hoot. They are surrounded by such fun family & friends. By the end of the reception I had picked up a few new dance moves, thanks to some of the more distinguished groomsmen! Also, a big thanks to my old friend & second shooter Brittany Jones of Brit Jones Photography. She and I had so much fun together and she really helped me to capture the details of the big day. Hope you all enjoy.

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