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Rain is good luck they say and I believe it is true for Ashley & Derek. For their first look we had sunshine but it rained the rest of the day and when it does….make the most of it! In love with these rainy day photos we took right before this couple kicked off the party at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dallas. After getting a little wet Ashley slipped into her second dress, a slinky beaded gown to party the night away! Emerald City kept the floor packed all night long and we had fun until our feet ached with this couple and their families. A good band gets the audience pumped and everyone had a great time singing along and even making some appearances on stage! Derek pulled out his horn abilities and played a little while Ashley (along with her Mom, brother and Derek’s brother!) all spent some time on the drums. It was really a unique night! The ballroom at the Ritz was transformed and made lively thanks to all of Ashley’s vendors! Here is a run down of all her fabulous professionals:

The Socially Write – Paper Products

Eleven 11 Salon

When it Clicks Video

Premier Transportation

Stems of Dallas

Absolute Entertainment – Lighting

Davids Bridal – Bridesmaids Attire

Al’s Formal Wear

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Thrilled to share this fabulous Dallas wedding today! To say this one was fun would be an understatement – I think every person went home at the end of the night with hurting feet and a very happy heart!

This day was one of those rainy May Saturday’s. Ashley really wanted to be able to have some outdoor photos and we kept watching that forecast so that her and Derek could do their first sight outside at the Ritz Carlton. Right as we were about to get going it went from sunny to rain falling. We held our ground, ducked for cover and watched the radar on our phones as it showed this tiny little blip of showers over downtown Dallas. A few minutes later it passed by and we were blessed with about 20 minutes of glorious sunny skies. Pretty perfect for their first look and a few romantic portraits.

The rest of the day it did indeed rain but that did not put a damper on a touching religious ceremony led by a paster that had know Ashley since she was a toddler. They choose to take communion privately together before the ceremony and it was so beautiful.

Ashley and Derek’s day was perfected by a sweet team:

My Wedding Day Bliss – Beth Murdock

Emerald City Band

Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon