We took Vivien out for some portraits the other day in the park and finally got a birthday card together.... I think maybe I've been in denial about how fast the last year has gone :)

I'll get some more photographs around after we've officially celebrated but here is a sneak preview

Love,

S+J and V!

The front of her card are pictures from different times in the year... I love all of them!

The back of the card

Mom's favorite

Dad's favorite

Viv's favorite bear

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First, I'd like to give a little "nod to the gods" for this amazing afternoon - After meeting up at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, Andy and Adrian took Stephanie and I to Andy's family ranch near Benbrook where we were met with some of the most amazing wildflowers and stunning weather I've even had the good fortune to get on a shoot and that's not even mentioning this amazing couple :).

And although the end of our session was met with a torrential rain shower that had us all in a run for the safety of Andy's truck it was a perfect afternoon where everything seemed to be in our favor... thank you so much for having us!

Best,

S+J

The dress

Micol gets a quick look in the mirror before heading downstairs for the ceremony

The ladies

Some sentimental items Danny carried with him on his wedding day

Danny and his mates (it's a British thing :) )

The man of the hour

Micol waits to see Danny for the first time that day

Amazing flowers by Junior at The Garden Gate

There first moment together on their wedding day
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The guys all gathered in one room for the Tish
 
Danny's father

Micol's two brothers took great pride in giving Danny a hard time, per custom, during the Tish

I loved this quiet moment Micol's brother in law had with his newborn

The guys gathered around Danny to keep him from seeing Micol until the last second

Danny gets a kiss before the ketubah signing

Danny gives the ketubah a quick read before signing

Danny's uncle from Israel gives a speech
 
Micol's veil is lowered for the ceremony
Love this moment between Danny and Micol

Micol's father gives her a last second kiss before the ceremony



Danny's entrance with his parents

The beautiful flower girls

Love Micol's expression as she see's Danny at the end of the aisle

Danny trying to hold it all in

A quick hello to the crowd

Micol and her sister have a moment during the ceremony
Danny enjoying the ceremony

An overall of the ceremony

Micol holding back tears of joy during a prayer sung by her grandfather

A final blessing by Rabbi Zimmerman (Micol's father who married them)

The all important smashing....
The kiss

You have to love moments like this between sisters



The recession

Portrait #1

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Decor by the amazing team at The Garden Gate

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The "Micol Face" :)

Being announced into the reception

First Dance #1

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Micol's father welcome's everyone and gives a short toast

Thier reaction

Father daughter dance... Love these moves #1

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A moment during dinner

Party with Emerald City... #1

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One of the flower girls
The Exit #1

Location: La Cima Club
Event Coordination: Jennifer Ashford
DJ: Seth Hoisington
Flowers: THE AMAZING BRIDE!!


Josh and his groomsmen met up for lunch, some pool and a cigar before heading for the hotel to get dressed


The fellas


Emyli doing some last second touch-ups


The flower girl gets her hair done


The bridesmaids help Emyli into her dress - love all the layers to this frame



The gorgeous bride


This dress was made of the softest "shimmery" fabric that caught the light all day


Emily's grandmother drops off her something old


The ladies


Josh cracks up with his friends back at the hotel



All put together



The guys braved the wet streets for a few group pictures



Regan Payson (one of our past clients was a bridesmaid in Emyli and Josh's wedding! (left) and another bridesmaid wasting a few minutes of down time before the ceremony


Mom see's Emyli for the first time in her dress


We always enjoy when brides choose to wear a blusher for the ceremony...

The beautiful programs

Dad offers a hand to Emyli during the last seconds before entering the ceremony


Well... what more can I say here? :)


Turning the corner and seeing Josh for the first time


Emyli wipes away some joyful tears
 

Josh cant takes his eyes off of her...
 

A laugh

A moment in the street just before heading into the reception at The Joule



Christine gets her hair and makeup done by the amazing Mo Bowers at the hotel


The bridesmaids attempting to pose for friends


Everyone sees Christine for the first time in her dress


Steven's gift to Christine was an elegant set of pearl earrings and a necklace... complete with their matching blue boxes.


Christine's amazing dress


Love this quiet moment


Mom


The ladies head to the sanctuary for some photographs


Ok... so these next three photographs are from Christine's bridal portrait at the Stoneleigh Hotel but I just had to share since we rarely get to blog those sessions before the wedding


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The ladies

Steven's sister admires the dress in this reflection

The guys

Our handsome groom

Christine cuts loose while waiting for "go time" with her bridesmaids

I was attempting to shoot through this window when Christine saw me and gave a thumbs up

The walk to the ceremony

Dad see's her for the first time

You just have to love dads

Love the afternoon light pouring to the entry of HPUMC
 
Christine's veil had her new initial embroidered into it
 

Steven's reaction

The sanctuary

The singers during the ceremony, one of which is Christine's brother

The vows

The kiss

Exit #1 - love these expressions

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The wedding party

A quick recreation of a photograph from Christine's parents wedding... :)

Couldn't pass up a portrait with that amazing veil


Leaving the church

Outside The Joule
 

The Cake

The Grooms Cake... complete with edible Baylor bear statue

Sweets as give away for their guests


For the first time as husband and wife....

First Dance


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Father daughter dance #1


Then in a surprise move the pair broke out into a hip-hop routine... which dad I'm told had been practicing for weeks... gotta love it.

Mother and son
 

Signature drinks...
 
Christine and Steven greet their guests

Having fun with the band

The last time Steven will have the upper hand :)

Some brides really... know how to dance

The fellas' not to be outdone

Both of these two had such a great time and spent most of the night lighting up the dance floor
 
She grabs the mic to take a turn with the band


Waiting for the elevator before exiting the hotel

The exit


Getting away in style