Kerri and Jase were married on a wintery day in the evening at Marty Leonard Chapel with their reception to follow at Stockyards Station.  It may have been cold outside but Jase kept his girl warm and we had a great time photographing them.  Their day was filled with intricate details that Kerri and a team of friends and family spent months pulling together.  There were so many sweet things I can’t begin to talk about them all but I must mention her DIY mason jar glasses.  They were adorable and a beautiful parting gift for all her guests.  On top of Kerri’s hard work the following vendors made their day possible:

Tami Winn – Floral

Stardust Celebrations – Bride’s Gown

Bella Bridesmaid

The Cake Guys

Glen Roush – Entertainment

Zach’s Catering

Susie Gray Uphues – Make up and Hair

Johnathon Link Studios – Video

Rentals by Shag Carpet Prop Rentals, Fabulous Las Vegas Casino Parties, Posh Couture Rentals, Wildflower Linens

To view more of their wedding see their highlight reel:

On Valentines weekend Christina & Mason were married and it was an amazing first wedding of 2011 for me.  They are a couple with personality and that makes my job even more fun!  Christina and her brides maids prepared at the Omni Hotel and their suite was gorgeous.  Besides it being HUGE there was amazing light which made me one happy girl and a balcony with a view that was almost scary high.  Sarah Rizy was my second for the wedding and she stayed away from the edge, I was a tad more daring.  They had a night ceremony at Marty Leonard followed by a reception at City Club Fort Worth.  My friend, Randy Ro, provided entertainment while everyone danced and enjoyed the celebration.  At the end of the evening we followed the couple back to their hotel suite for some balcony photos and a little fun.  Every couple is SO unique and they have a definite side of silly so when I suggested some bed jumping they were all about it and got some BIG air (Sorry Omni Hotel, we promise, we broke nothing.)

It was truly an honor to be a part of their day.  The biggest compliment is when another photographer, like Christina, selects me to document their wedding.  Christina must have felt like a celebrity because between our cameras and her bridesmaids (several of them also are photographers or are hobbyists) she was a star.  Thank you Christina & Mason for trusting me, it was amazing.

For my last photo shoot of 2010 I met up with Christina & Mason for their engagement session.  They are getting married in just a few short weeks in February with a candle lit ceremony at Marty Leonard Chapel and a reception at City Club Fort Worth.  I can’t wait, especially after spending time with these two!

Christina and Mason dated in high school and have had an on/off relationship ever since and thankfully now it is fully on and they are walking down the aisle.  It makes complete sense to me after just a few hours with these two.  They are completely goofy and silly with one another and extremely sweet.  I love how Christina plays with his hair and how they just giggle all the time (Mason giggles in a very masculine way though.)  It was a huge compliment that Christina selected me for her photography as she has a degree in photography (Her sister does too!) and is teaching elementary art and hopes to pursue photography professionally in the future.  It is always a trip when I get to use technical words during a shoot and know that a client gets what I am doing.

You two were the icing on the cake for 2010 and the most perfect session to start the new year on the blog!  See you both in February!

The above photo defines this couple for me.  Stacy and Brent are so loving and sweet and in this moment I saw.  After their first look in which Stacy cried and they were both so happy to finally see each other this happened.  Sarah Rizy had gone out into the chapel entry to invite the family inside so we could begin formal photos.  Concerned her make up was smeared, Brent took it upon himself to oh so carefully blot her eyes.  I just love the calmness and confidence Stacy had that he would not further smear it and the complete concentration Brent took to ensure his bride looked perfect.  That is love and why I do what I do.  Every day I shoot people I get to see, really see, who people are.  Here is Stacy & Brent’s wedding day, the moments that mattered and their highlights slide show.  Congratulations guys!  You know I love you  and am so glad I was there to share in your day.

Stacy and some of her girls arriving at Marty Leonard

Stacy reading Brent's note as she opens her gift.

Stacy wore her friends ring for something borrowed.

Brent awaiting his bride alone in the chapel.

Stacy broke out in tears the moment she passed the threshold of the chapel.

Together at last. This moment is why first look's bring me joy. This is what I believe all couples want to do when they finally see each other on the wedding day but most don't because they are in front of a crowd. Alone there is honesty in every action and I love it.

Ready to walk the aisle and her last moments as a Ms.

Her Dad is so proud. (photo by Sarah Rizy)

Mr & Mrs!

Stacy's two best girls, twin sisters, giving a toast.

Dancing the night away!

Have some cake!

This image makes me a happy girl.

Stacy and Brent were married in a sweet Sunday afternoon wedding at Marty Leonard Chapel on September 5th.  Their day was full of amazing moments, romance and some very fun and bright details!  After the ceremony these two gave me tons  of time to play as we photographed the two of them at the chapel, the Kimball Art Museum and outside their reception venue, The Ashton Depot.  Check out some of their steamy and sweet moments as well as their fun turquoise day!  Photos of their moments and the slide show coming later this week!

I loved their rings and this awesome DIY place card holders made out of wine corks. So cute!

A taste of many of their fun details!

Marty Leonard Chapel has the most interesting architecture of any church in the Fort Worth area and this photo shows it off beautifully.

The Fort Worth sky line outside of the Ashton Depot and one perfect moment between the now Mr & Mrs.

Stacy purchased her gorgeous gown at De Ma Fille Bridal Salon in Fort Worth, just amazingly beautiful.

Having a little fun and looking drop dead amazing.

If you haven't heard me say it before, I LOVE COLOR and especially colorfull accessories from shoes to jewelry.

Stacy's squad of great looking girls, they are for rent. You too can have this good looking team of bridesmaids.

Brent and the boys clowning around.

photo by Sarah Rizy

I always have fun shooting at the Ashton Depot. It is beautiful on the inside and out!

A little bit of A T T I T U D E!

I love how Stacy is just gigling and pulling super close to Brent.