Angie&David

The O’Connor wedding was O’Mazing; Angie and David are so much fun! Filled to overflow with laughter, their East Texas Wedding was such an infectious environment. We can’t wait to invite you in…

For their dream day, Angie and David chose a venue that was 30 miles southwest of Tyler in the small Texas town of Murchison. We pulled into town early that October morning, eager to see what this venue had in store! Quiet and quaint, Murchison is the picture of small-town-USA, and Stone Oak Ranch captured the best pieces of its country charm and combined them with a truly grand vision! A shimmering pond, majestic shade trees and breathtaking chandeliers made it clear that Stone Oak Ranch would be a venue to remember!

We love October weddings; because, Fall is one of our favorite times of year! In Fall, people naturally draw closer together, give thanks and serve one another! It is the time of the harvest, the time when we can celebrate the abundance of blessing that has come from our season of labor.

Fall speaks loudest in its smallest details.

And Angie and David’s details were so unique! We ate them up!!! Undisputed favorites included Angie’s birdcage veil, her antique mirror and the timeless Fall floral arrangements that Angie WON at a bridal fair during her engagement!

Once the boots, the birdcage, and Angie’s beautiful dress were on just right, we took a few moments to capture some individual and small group portraits with the bride and groom. Angie radiated so much joy!

The kids at this wedding shined! So. Darn. Cute.!

Soon it was time for the ceremony!!

Shout-out to our wonderful second shooter, Sarah Clark, for capturing the tears that welled up in David’s eyes as his bride made her way down the aisle! Wedding days are defined by the emotions of these moments!

The entire day was such a beautiful picture of two families becoming one!

There’s nothing quite like a husband-wife sunset session! The whole atmosphere of the evening felt bright and airy! Perfect weather, dreamy light and the overwhelming joy that Angie and David shared together made for some of the best shots of the day!

Thinking back on this reception, we could easily talk about the good friends, good food and sweet dance moves, but one of the things that stands out most in our minds is the cake! Extravagant and intricate, detailed and all around GORGEOUS, this was one of our favorite cakes we have ever photographed! Take a look!

Angie and David,

Thank you so much for choosing us to be your wedding photography team; it was such an honor to be able to capture these precious memories for you guys! We hope that your first year of marriage has been so sweet! We are praying for you both as you continue in you lives together! We love you guys!

Thank you to all of the vendors who served alongside us on this special day! You all serve the brides of East Texas so well!

Flowers: Fantasy and Fairytale Floral Designs; Rings: Jared the Galleria of Jewelry; Hair and Makeup: Brittany Langford; Pastor: James Bray, Sensational Ceremonies; DJ and Photobooth: Complete Weddings; Cake: Kool Kakes by Dylan; Catering: Danny’s BBQ Athens; Venue and Coordinating: Rhonda, Stone Oak Ranch; Draping/Decor: A Touch of Nature

Krysta&AJ

Don’t you just love it when something feels RIGHT? When baby giggles fill the air, happy tears seem to be contagious and everywhere you look you see someone you love…those are the days that we live for. On those days, no poet can say it and no artist can paint it; because, it’s already perfect. Krysta and AJ’s Austin wedding set the scene for just that type of day.

September weddings display the perfect balance of the light and freedom of summer and the anticipation and joy of the harvest, and on this perfect day in the Texas Hill Country, every beautiful wedding-day-detail was in just its right place at just the right time! Elegant place settings, flowing floral arrangements and timeless ivory heels whispered a soft but clear message…this was going to be an unforgettable day!

One thing that was clear from the moment we met AJ was that he is CRAZY IN LOVE with Krysta! Rather than having cold feet, this groom was bubbling over with excitement and anticipation…he could. not. wait. to see his girl in her dress! Those feelings came to a head as Krysta made her way down to the end of the long driveway where AJ stared out across the rolling hills, shuffling his feet and waiting for his first look!

After a few sweet moments alone, the couple emerged, smiling from ear-to-ear…perfectly timed for their portraits! Gorgeous vistas and infectious laughter highlighted the remainder of the portrait sessions, and while Krysta and AJ were definitely the stars, their son, Zayvin, gave them a run for their money! He is so stinking cute!!!

From there, the family and bridal party retreated back inside the Red Ridge Reception area to rest and retouch before the ceremony while we made our way to the ceremony spot. Towering oaks and glowing lights provided the perfect canopy for the black iron gazebo as it sat, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the bride and groom!

And in case you need a little more proof that these two are perfect for one another…scroll down to the kiss!!!!

This day ended more happily than it began, which is saying a lot! The reception had everything a party should: an in-house DJ, a lot of family, a lot of fun and one of the best reaction shots we’ve ever captured (AJ, thanks for “feeding” Krysta a piece of your wedding cake in such an unforgettable fashion)!!!

Krysta & AJ,

We are beyond thankful for you! It is a joy to be around you both, and your marriage has been a joy to watch since it began. Thank you for trusting us to capture these once-in-a-lifetime moments for you; it really was an honor to be part of your team on your wedding day! Beyond just being your wedding photographers, we hope you know that you can always come to us as friends; we love you guys! We are praying for the two of you and for Zayvin as you continue to build your lives together as a family. Happy first anniversary!! We just know there will be many, many more to come!

In addition to the amazing vendors we mentioned earlier in the blog, we'd also like to give a shout out to the other wedding professionals who served alongside us on this beautiful day! Thank you for serving our Texas brides so well!

Jeweler: Zales; Dress: Amour Bridal; Food: Black’s BBQ; Cake: Johnson’s Bakery; Bride’s Hair and Make up: Turquoise Salon and Spa (Brandon-hair, Melissa-make up); Bridesmaids’ hair and make up: Bailey Brown