Carroll Wedding

On Saturday, August 10th, Chris & April were married at the Los Rios Country Club in Plano, TX. What an amazing day it was! The weather was beautiful, their colors were gorgeous, and their wedding party was awesome.

I loved hearing that Chris had an older son (who was their groomsman), April had a daughter (who was their flower girl/junior bridesmaid), and they had a son together (who was the ring bearer/cutest kid I have ever seen). What a beautiful family! This was a celebration where everyone was coming together.

Fun fact: Chris surprised April with his choice of recessional song. “The Imperial March” aka Darth Vader’s theme song. Can you say genius!? Their laughs were priceless.

Like I said… cutest kid ever. And awesome wedding party.

Love these suits and glasses. The hat made the outfit.

I think the heat was getting to me, because I at one point I told the groomsmen to act like April’s secret service bodyguards. Hey, at least I got a laugh out of it!

Best part of the day? We got to drive golf carts!!! What can I say, I’m easily entertained.

Their first dance was precious. The look on Chris’s face while he danced with April took my breath away. It’s amazing when you can literally see the love they have for each other. Then their son, Matthew, joined in and made silly faces. Gotta love it!

I was getting ready to leave, when the wedding party pulled me aside to tell me they were decorating Chris & April’s car. Did I mention they were awesome!? Highlights include sayings like “Groom (Owned)” and “Bride (The Boss).” Complete with ball and chain, bright colors, and whipped cream. It was greatness.

Thank you Chris & April for including me in your big day. I had a blast!

Best of the Best

This is exactly why I tell my clients they can have the best of the best and not all of their pictures. Haha!!!

Bridal Portraits with Stephanie

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of taking some bridal portraits for my future sister-in-law, Stephanie Malik.  We decided to go back to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, where we did her engagement pictures, because it’s so beautiful out there.

Stephanie was a champ.  Even though it was one of the hottest days, she didn’t complain once.  Then again, she’s getting married on July 13th so I guess it was good practice!

Fun fact: Although Stephanie is originally from California, she’s really a Texas girl at heart.  She loves Mexican food, country music, and her cowboy boots!

Congratulations, Stephanie!  I’m so excited for you and Chad.  You make one beautiful bride! 

Go shorty, it's your birthday!

On Sunday, June 16th I’m turning 29.  No, really!  Although next year I may be 29 again.  Just sayin’.

I’m throwing a Luau to celebrate.  Complete with swimming pool and an outdoor movie of Joe versus the Volcano.  1) Because it’s luau-themed, 2) Because I’m a sucker for 1990s movies starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (pre-nose job). 

And because I’m one of those people that has a birthday month week I also celebrated by hosting a contest on Facebook.  I asked if anyone got engaged on their birthday, and the first person who told me about it would receive free engagement pictures.  Winner, winner, chicken dinner!  Meet Kendall & William.  They’re getting married November 1, 2013.  Here’s her story:

I got engaged on my birthday!! We ordered the rings a couple weeks before but he told me he wasn’t going to propose for a few months. Then on my birthday, when I least expected it, he popped the question!

Aren’t they the cutest!?  Can’t wait for their engagement and wedding photos.  Congratulations Kendall & William!

Printing Your Photos

I get a lot of questions regarding printing photos, because I only sell the digital images.  One of the best websites for professional printing is Black River Imaging.  Not only are they affordable, but they offer amazing quality.  Check out the metallic photos, they’re my favorite!  

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