They tied the knot on a rainy day in December at a gorgeous venue bathed in personal touches, antique finds and DIY details…it was a dream if I do say so myself!

A huge shout out to my assistant photographer, Paul Metzgar. You totally rocked this wedding…I honestly couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you!

Mckenzie always helps Jake out with his hair, so he insisted she do it on the big day too! Of course, this meant a blindfold was needed…luckily for Jake, Kenz had a custom guitar strap made for him for the big day and it did the trick!

This vintage door was signed by everyone in attendance and will be used as a bench in their home!
Every bridesmaid and groomsman had their own type of flower and arrangement.

The girls gorgeous dresses were handmade and I LOVED them!
McKenzie sang a beautiful rendition of How Great Thou Art as family was ushered in. Needless to say, there wasn’t a dry eye in the place!

Mr. and Mrs. Kral, I wish you all the joy and blessings that the Lord has to offer you! Thank you again for letting me be a part of such a spectacular and special day!

Friends and family, check out the online gallery to see all of the photos from the big day!

Venue: Aristide Event Center

Catering: Blue Mesa Grill

Cakes: Danna Trowbridge

Cheesecake and Eclairs: Eclair Bistro

Musicians: Ceremony: Jet Jones (piano), Rene Ozuna (Saxaphone)
Adam Pusateri, Levi Bradford, Aaron Gros
Flowers and Bridesmaid Dresses: Lela Rogers from Dreams Come True
Hair: McKenzie’s Salon Studios

Makeup: Elizabeth Brito (bride), Jennifer Watson (bridesmaids)
Wedding Dress: Alvina Valenta from Stardust Celebrations

Exit Dress: BHLDN
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Accessories: Relics from late grandma
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: International Suit Warehouse

PhotoBooth: Snapped Together PhotoBooth

Paper Goods: Cari Sury
DIY Decor: thrift/antique stores/ family relics

Vintage Doors: Old Home Supply

I am beyond smitten with these two…their sweet love they share for each other and they way they make each other laugh is such a blessing and very infectious actually!

I can’t wait for their July wedding!! Until then…

Their wedding day was a no fuss, elegant, laid back affair. With touches of red and white throughout and a mariachi band it was more than memorable and I for one can say that I’ve never been to a reception quite like theirs!

Diana and Leo, thank you to the moon and back for giving me the honor of photographing your beautiful day!

Diana wanted her dress to be very original, so she opted to have it made for her! I love a bride daring enough to break tradition and wear what their heart desires!

 The lovely couple opted in favor of a first look, which is always my personal and professional preference. I love first looks for so many reasons, but one of my favorite is the reaction of the groom when he gets so see his bride in private with no fear of who may be watching. Leo’s reaction was incredibly beautiful…He was visibly fighting back tears and smiling from ear to ear, even asking Diana to step back and spin around so he could see all of her dress…I totally cried. Don’t judge me.

Family and friends! Stop by the online gallery and see all of the photos from Diana and Leo’s big day!

We had such a blast at her bridal shoot on a warm cloudy day in November, and her wedding is going to absolutely blow you away. But until then, here is enough to keep you wanting more of Kenz and her fabulous style and smile!

Thank you Lord, for loving me, in spite of me.

Thank you Mom and Dad for supporting me every moment of my life and making me feel like I make you proud.

Thank you Michael, for asking me to have the honor of being your wife!  (That’s right people…it’s my turn to get married!)

Thank you to all of my friends for continually lifting me up in prayer and always filling me up when I’m dry.

Thank you Lord for reminding me that friendships are a gift…a sacred and fragile gift.

Thank you to my clients for trusting me with your amazing moments.

Thank you to my clients for becoming my friends.

Thank you to all of my readers who support me just by reading this old thing! Your views mean the world!

Thank you Lord. Thank you Lord. Thank you Lord…for teaching me things in ways I wouldn’t have chosen…the fact that you continue to teach me proves that you are moving in my life, even if I don’t know where I’m going. Thank you for showing me that love must be shared every moment, because you don’t know when you wont have another. And thank you Lord for trusting me with more than I can handle, it is a privilege to be forced to lean on you.

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Here are just a few of my favorites from 2011!

Happy 2012 everyone!!!

I’ve been beyond anxious to share this bridal session with you guys for so long! When I saw Raegan in her Vera Wang (only my favorite designer ever) gown…I almost stopped breathing.Lets get real though…when you put a girl who looks good in anything into a Vera gown, obsession is soon to follow.

Raegan and her wonderful mom met me and my friend Lauren at Nash Farms in Grapevine for our shoot…I hope you love them as much as I do!

I love the asymmetry in this gown! Raegan totally rocks it too!

For a crazy windy, abnormally cold day…I can’t imagine anyone else would have rocked it as hard as Raegan did. Get it girl!

Be still my heart! Buttons down the side too?! Sigh…I’m obsessed.

Months after the shoot, I can still say these are some of my favorite bridal portraits to date.

Happy wedded bliss sweet friend!!! I know yesterday was a  beautiful day and I can’t wait to hear and see the evidence of the covenants you and Clayton made!

Cathy and Matthew met in a library one day when Cathy had a crazy craving for a diet coke…little did she know, the vending machine had been moved and she would soon meet her future husband on her caffeine quest. Still addicted to caffeine, Cathy stood before Matthew in November looking beautiful as ever and I am still so honored to have been given the privilege to photograph their gorgeous wedding!

Cathy and Matthew opted for a first look, which is always, as you know, a huge bonus in my book! It made for ample time for stunning light and portrait time!

Could you two be any more gorgeous together? Stop it! Leave some for the rest of us!

Seriously Cathy…this is one of my favorite photographs I’ve ever taken. You are breath taking!

LOVE this wedding party…you know you have great friends when you can produce laughter like this!

Cathy and Matthew, I pray the Lord will bless you in your new adventures out in San Francisco as you start your life together! Thank you so much for letting me photograph your beautiful day!

Friends and family!!! Go check out the online gallery for all of the photos from Cathy and Matthews beautiful day!!

There are countless reasons to love this bridal party…but here are 14!

Ok you two…you are seriously SO gorgeous.

And now…may I present…some of the most epic dance moves of all time…

Sam and Spencer, thank you so much for entrusting me with photographing your beautiful day! I am so honored to have been even a small part of such a wonderful day in your lives.

Family and friends! Click here to view a gallery of all of the photos from Sam and Spencers wedding!

Venue & Catering: Stonebriar Country Club
Cake: Black Forest Bakery
DJ & Lighting: Complete Music
Flowers: The DIY Bride Herself
Hair: Von Anthony Salon 
Wedding and Bridesmaid Dresses: Bridal Boutique in Lewisville
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Al’s Formalwear 

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Not two days living together, Lo would help me through a bad breakup and be my constant friend and prayer warrior…and she still is. I would read her my english essays and she would show me her fashion magazines…we decorated our room the best we could and we still refer to it as our perfect princess room. Lauren loaned me her Sony DSLR camera one weekend for a trip to houston…and as I fumbled through a bunch of foreign numbers on the screen…I fell in love with photography. Lauren has been and will continue to be an inspiration to me…even more than this, I know the Lord will continue to use Lauren to inspire the world through her love and passion.

It has been such a blessing to watch the Lord bring the dreams she began to dream during college to fruition. To hear stories of fashion week and see her walk out the door in fur…and other things I could never pull off. And NOW to see lolo mag thriving and to see her face light up when she talks about new ideas and business plans.

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Last Saturday, Lauren was involved in a truly tragic accident that completely amputated her left hand and caused skull and chest injuries. It is hard to understand how the accident came to fruition…but I know this, Lo is a fighter and she is dearly loved by family and friends and is held by her heavenly father. The prayers that have been lifted up have truly been a source of encouragement to everyone that loves Lauren. We are continually praying for healing of her left eye and praying that God would work miracles and give her sight! We are also praying against all infection as her wounds begin to heal. As Lo begins to become more awake and more aware, we are praying for her and her loved ones emotional state as she learns the extent of her injuries. Please join us in praying for these things!

After visiting her yesterday, and seeing her beautiful face and truly feeling the presence of Jesus in her room, I am encouraged and fully anticipating the miracles the Lord has in store for Los healing and her future! God is going to do INCREDIBLE things!!! … she walked today…told you!

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Lo’s recovery is going to require many surgeries and a large amount of hospital time. In order to aid the Scruggs financially, The Lauren Scruggs Hope Fund has been set up to raise money to help with the medical bills. If you would like to help there are already a few ways you can give!

1. until midnight tonight (december 7) you can purchase Folk Angel Musics Christmas Album and ALL proceeds will go to Laurens fund! (its a great album btw!) CLICK HERE

2. Contact Frost Bank and make a donation to The Lauren Scruggs Hope Fund

or

3. Purchase a 15 minute mini session from me! All of the info is below! These would make awesome Christmas presents! Family, engagement, children, seniors, roomies, pups, maternity…you name it! Contact me to set up your time and receive the image below to print out a certificate if needed! All photos will be taken at The Farmers Branch Historical Park.

1Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him;
2 the LORD protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies.
3The LORD sustains him on his sickbed;  in his illness you restore him to full health.

Lo, you WILL make it through this battle. You are dearly loved by your family, by your friends, and by the Lord your God. We will all be by your side every step of the way. You mean the world to me and I cannot wait to see your gorgeous face again! I love you Lolita!

To follow Lauren’s recovery - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/laurenscruggs

For the story - http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/45565324#null

Bethany spotted Jonathan one day at Dallas Baptist University. She remembers thinking that “she wasn’t good enough for him, but that he was just about the cutest thing she had ever seen.” And Jonathan, well, Jonathan says ” I really thought there was NO chance a girl like her would go for me…but here we are.” A few months later, they went on their first date! Dinner and a movie quickly turned into months of head over heels love and now their wedding is on it’s way!

I quite honestly, have never seen a couple with more understanding and patience with one another, nor have I known a couple with a love that is literally infectious. Jonathan was involved in a paralyzing car accident 3 months after his return from his tour in Bosnia in 1999…since then he has gained the title of “superman” training tirelessly for triathlons and finishing in mind blowing times. Read his full story here…grab some tissues first.

Bethany and Jonathan…you two inspire me and I know you will be the source of much more inspiration in the story the Lord has laid out for you.