Michelle and Stan’s Wedding Album
I haven’t blogged Michelle and Stan’s wedding yet, and I thought of a perfect way to show them off in two ways… their wedding photos AND their wedding album!
Their wedding and reception were at St. Mary’s Church in Orange, Texas. At first, there was worry that Michelle couldn’t find a location for their reception because many churches suffered damage from Hurricane Ike! Fortunately, Michelle was able to take St. Mary’s hall for her reception and transform it into an awesome dancing party!
After several revisions, the album below is exactly how Michelle and Stan wanted it. After the vows have been said, the cake has been eaten, and friends and family have gone home, all you have left from your wedding is your dress, your photographs, memories, and of course, your spouse. 
When designing a wedding album, it is sooooo important to me that my couples take a part in the design process to help craft an album specifically for them. It may take a little longer this way, but I feel it’s worth it to have your album exactly as you want it. Plus, heck, it’s not my album! It’s yours! You should love everything about it!
A super big thanks to Chris Lin who not only second shot for me, but drove the night before from Austin, Texas, then rode another couple hours with me past Beaumont to Orange, worked his bum off for a good 10 hours, kept me awake on the drive back to Houston, and then headed back to Austin the following day. And in the middle of all that, he got some pretty kick @$$ photos of the guys getting ready and the whole day. But enough about Chris. You can read more about Michelle and Stan and how they met from their engagement session last year. Stan was so adorably nervous, they are both AWESOME ballroom dancers, and Michelle is a smokin’ hot redhead. What’s not to love about these two?
Who helped everything come together?
Ceremony and Reception Venue: St. Mary’s Church, Orange, TX
Florist: Melinda at A Rose and Bridal, Beaumont, TX
Caterer: Old Orange Cafe & Catering Co., Orange, TX – David Claybar
Wedding Cakes: Jeff at Cakes Plus, Mauriceville, TX
Hair and Makeup: Kim’s Hair Studio, Beaumont, TX
Michelle’s wedding dress: Brickhouse Bridal, The Woodlands, TX
Stan’s and the Groomsmen’s Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse
Kerry and Kent’s Wedding – Ashton Gardens – Houston, Texas
It’s been one year since Kerry and Kent said, “I do”, so it’s about time I blog their wedding!
They were married last June at Ashton Gardens in Houston. When Kerry called me up about photographing her wedding, she told me, “I don’t have pretty eyes like most of your brides. Mine look like mud pools.” I told her I sympathized with her; Having dark brown eyes, I’ve always been fascinated by these windows into the soul. Kerry’s South African “mud pools” sparkled on her wedding day, and she was absolutely radiant.
On top of getting herself dressed, Kerry was helping get her son and Kent’s kids dressed.
The tall girl’s dilemma… heels or flats? Kerry rocked an adorable pair with tiny heels!
Kent sharing a laugh with his buddies.
These two lovebirds had a real fun, crazy, and quirky secret handshake they shared… so they did it right after their first kiss!
What else do you do when you’re getting bustled? Strike a pose!
In these next two, first I wanted to show the intimate, romantic side of this fun couple…
… and then what they look like when they let their true colors show.
Mmmm… cake!
Sharing a moment with Grandma.
Thank you Kerry and Kent in allowing me to share in the celebration of your wedding day! And happy 1st anniversary!
Jessica and Scot’s Wedding – Indian Summer Lodge – Houston, TX (2 of 2)
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here’s Jessica and Scot’s wedding reception…
Photo by Christine Tremoulet. (And yes, that’s me to the left of the frame…)
What is a wedding without the cupid shuffle?
Rings!
Photo by Christine Tremoulet.
Photo by Christine.
Thank you Jessica and Scot!
All the people that helped Jessica and Scot’s day come together:
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Indian Summer Lodge – Shannon McAndrew - 713-459-5057
Flowers by: A Day to Remember - Claudia De Velasco – 713-862-1751 ofc; 832-443-4165 cell
Wedding Coordinator: A Day to Remember - Claudia De Velasco
Hair and Makeup: Jordan Temple – Kristina
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse
Decorations, linens, and tables: Lotus Rising – Shannon McAndrew – 713-459-5057
Caterer: Master Chef – Michael Carey – 713-823-6921
Cake: A Day to Remember - Claudia De Velasco
Jessica and Scot’s Wedding – Indian Summer Lodge – Houston, TX (1 of 2)
Last fall, Jessica and Scot had an amazing wedding ceremony (and equally fun party following) at Indian Summer Lodge in the Houston Heights. Below are some of my favorites from their day…
Doing whatever it takes to get a ring bearer dressed.
Jessica’s mom helped her with her jewelry.
Before Heading to Indian Summer Lodge, we scurried down to the lobby for some quick bridal portraits.
Pianos always make great photo props. 
Scot and the groomsmen looking on as guests arrive.
Jessica has a very classic, yet eclectic taste. She rocked the yellow flowers!
The ceremony took place in the Indian Summer Lodge treehouse.
Photo by Christine Tremoulet (who hid out in the treehouse to capture some awesome closeups!)
The kiss!
Photo by Christine.
A fun take on formals…
Stay tuned… Part two is coming tomorrow!
Lattica and Dan’s Wedding – The Woodlands Resort
It’s been a busy, busy fall for me with bunches of totally awesome weddings, family sessions, engagement sessions, and bridals and I haven’t had much time for blogging! Now that Christmas card season is over, I’m starting to get caught up, and hopefully I’ll have more time for blogging!
I wanted to start back with a very special wedding from this summer. Lattica and Dan were married on a beautiful Friday this past June. Dan is currently in flight school training to be a pilot with the Air Force, and since he’s had a busy schedule with the military, they hadn’t been able to spend much time together in the months before the wedding. All that has changed now, since their wedding, Tish has followed Dan across Texas, and is now living in Montana (brrrr!) to be beside her man. Love knows no distances and they’re both making great sacrifices for Dan to serve our country.
They were married at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center in The Woodlands, Texas.
Lattica pinned these inside her dress for her “something old” and “something blue”.
She had such beautiful beading on her wedding dress!
Lattica and Dan opted to do a “first look”, an opportunity for the bride and groom to see each other prior to the ceremony. I’ll let the following photos tell the story:
Just like each couple is unique, each first look is special and different. More and more couple are choosing to break the antiquited tradition of not seeing each other before the ceremony (a tradition that comes from the days of arranged marriages), for this opportunity to make the walk down the aisle a little less stressful. It affords the couple TWO special moments instead of just one, allows us more time for photos together (and the images that you’ll treasure most for years to come), and allows the couple to enjoy their wedding reception and mingle with their guests much sooner after the ceremony instead of making them wait for your arrival.
The wedding party goofs off and stays cool in the shade.
The two photos below are of the “Silver Dollar Salute.” By surprise, one of Dan’s friends who was formerly in the military, gave Dan his first salute as an officer.
Lattica and her bridesmaids watch guests arrive.
Definitely a favorite!
Tish and Dan share their first dance together as husband and wife…
I always love a little lens flare.
Ring shots!
Thank you, Tish and Dan!
Chelsea and Jason’s Wedding – Vargos – Houston, TX
Chelsea and Jason are quite an adorable couple! They met over two years ago at a tent at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cook-Off. Immediately hitting it off, these two are now wed!
They had a fabulous wedding at Vargo’s Restaurant, and below are some of my favorites of their wedding!
Vargo’s did an awesome job of decorating for their stellar wedding!
Chelsea’s beautiful Watters Bride lace dress!
She found these cute stick-on crystals for her shoes!
Two of the most adorable and animated flower girls ever…
On her way out with her dad…
Right this way…
Doesn’t Jason look so stately holding the boquet?
The boys and their matching socks (so silly)!
I *love* peacocks… and at Vargo’s, there are plenty of them! We found this guy who was the perfect poser! And so majestic!
Chelsea’s mom dances to Hanna Montana with the girls…
Ring shots!
The yummy cake…
Who likes to party?
Did you really need to search that far, Jason?
Finally, the rose petal exit!
Thank you, Chelsea and Jason for allowing us to capture your big day!
Rebekah and Ryan’s Wedding (Part 2) – The Houstonian – Houston, TX
Yesterday, I posted photos from the first half of Rebekah and Ryan’s wedding at Second Baptist Church in Houston. Everything was gorgeous, beautiful, and seamless. When we arrived at their reception at The Houstonian, a transformer had blown so the elevators were out of operation, the A/C was barely working, and only a few lights were operating on backup generator power. But these two didn’t let that phase them. After they were able to get grandparents and those that required the elevator upstairs, they boogied in spite of the heat while the folks at the Houstonian worked dilligently to get everything restored.
Rebekah and Ryan’s reception kicked off with their heartfelt first dance.
Showing off the rock…
… and Rebekah’s gorgeous eyes.
Ryan’s grandmother baked the groom’s cake herself! It was a family tradition that she made a fruit cake. It was very yummy! Photo by Christine Tremoulet.
I always love the bouquet and garter toss.
Boys fighting over the garter… (his lady must have been watching!)
I’m not sure what’s happening here… Photo by Christine.
Bekah dancing with her sister-in-law.
What a team!
An electric kiss… Photo by Christine.
Tears of joy.
Thank you Rebekah and Ryan! Your wedding was so much fun!
Flowers by: Christina of Fresh Blooms of Houston
Reception at: The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa with the help of Tony Garcia
DJ Services by: Robin Janson of Rock n Robin
Rebekah and Ryan’s Wedding (Part 1) – Second Baptist Church – Houston, TX
A beautiful Saturday afternoon in April, Rebekah and Ryan were married at Second Baptist Church. The always brilliant Christine Tremoulet joined me at their wedding, so there are so many photos that I love that I had to split it into two blog posts! Here’s the their getting ready and ceremony photos with a dash of fun formals:
Showing the goods
Ryan’s grandfather officiated the ceremony. Before everyone arrived, he was reading over his verses.
Stained glass. Photo by Christine Tremoulet.
Shoes!
Rebekah is such a classic beauty. Her pearls totally complete her wedding ensemble.
Last minute gloss
The guys heading out. Photo by Christine.
Rebekah and her father smiling as they watch the flower girl head down the aisle.
Christine captured these next two of a laugh at the altar and the processional.
I love this one! All the excitement and emotion immediately after the ceremony!
While I was shooting formals, Christine found a fun angle
I love big bridal parties!
Reception photos coming tomorrow!