Will & Arden’s Bowery House Wedding

November 2, 2021

Will & Arden’s wedding at the Bowery House in Katy, TX.

The entire week leading up to Will and Arden’s wedding was filled with dark rain clouds and pounding rain. The day of their wedding, Mother Nature showed her romantic side and brought forth the shining sun. I will continue to sing my praises to Mother Nature for allowing me to photograph a stunning wedding with the sun shining.

The Bowery House was such a perfect venue for the happy couple to share their vows (and like the romantic journal, their vows were so sweet). Will and Arden are bubbly, romantic and such a unique couple. The venue was soft and romantic on the green where the ceremony was held. I was particularly drawn to the way the tree at the alter made an arch. It was like the magic of the Fey blessing the venue. It’s 3 story urban brick building reminds me of an open air train station on the bottom, an elegant reception hall on the second floor and a whimsical roof lounge on the top.

Will gave Arden a journal on their wedding day. The journal was filled with entries the week leading up to their engagement. Will wrote in the journal every day leading up to the day he proposed to Arden. I was CRUSHED when I read this. This is the sweetest thing I’ve ever had the privilege of photographing. Between me and Andy, I’m definitely not the romantic one… but this, this made my heart squeeze.

After the ceremony, the happy couple danced well into the night surrounded by so many loving friends and family. Though they did cut a cake, they chose to offer Shipley’s donuts to their guests in leu of cake. To say I was obsessed, is an understatement. Shipley Donuts > KrispyKreme (fight me).

At the end of the night, the wedding guests sent the couple off with a long sparkler exit. The party didn’t stop there, though. The get-away car took the couple to a second location for the after-party of the century.

Congratulations to Will & Arden on their happy marriage!!

Vendors:

Venue: The Bowery House

Wedding Planner: SB and Co

Photographer: Kelly Urban Photography

Flowers: Petals by Design

Videography: J Ernest Media

Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal

DJ: Alfonso Jaime

Interview with a wedding designer

October 26, 2021

Earlier this month, I interview Sarah, from All the Pretty Things, a wedding decor and floral designer.

I’ve worked several events with Sarah now and every time she designs them, they are stunning. Sarah provides “all the pretty things”! She has gorgeous furniture, backdrops, Table seating charts boards, flowers, stemware & tableware.

She’ll work within your budget to design your wedding decor, deliver your items and pick them back up so there’s nothing you have to do but sit back and admire your stunning wedding!

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Check out the interview below.

Joshua & Katelyn’s Orchard at Caney Creek Wedding

October 19, 2021

Joshua & Katelyn’s Orchard at Caney Creek Wedding Photography

Less than a week after hurricane Nicholas blew through, Joshua & Katelyn tied the know at the Orchard at Caney Creek in Wharton, TX.

It was a beautiful day and the temperature, though still hot, was bearable. The wedding party got ready in separate locations on the property. The woman at the Orchard House while the men hung out at the Lodge and played pool.

Joshua & the wedding party walked down the isle to the Imperial March. Everyone had a good laugh as the Flower-Man, Katelyn’s brother, threw flower petals from his white fanny-pack and handed out cold beers to wedding guests. Katelyn walked down the isle with her grandfather to I See the Light, from Tangled. It was fitting because Katelyn embodied Rapunzel with flowers in her braid.

The wedding was a family affair. Katelyn & Amanda one of her bridesmaids made the floral arrangements and the bouquets. Katelyn’s grandma made the cake and cookies. Everyone had a hand in pumping up the party for this joyous event.

At the end of the night, Joshua & Katelyn shared a private last dance in the gazebo on the lake. It was one of the most romantic last dances I’ve seen.

Vendors:

Venue: The Orchard at Caney Creek

Hair & Makeup: Simply Beauty Artistry

DJ: DJ S Entertainment

Wedding Dress: The Princess Bridal

Raphael & Melinda’s Date-Night Engagement Portraits

October 5, 2021

Date-Night Engagement portraits at Sugar Land Town Center

Raphael & Melinda were supposed to have their engagement portraits a the Houston arboretum, but after Hurricane Nicholas hit Houston, we decided to change gears. After the big rain storm, we were concerned about mucky, muddy terrain and the inevitable humidity. After it rains here, we’re reminded that we basically live in a cemented swamp.

I took the happy couple to the Sugar Land Town Square to take their engagement photos. We chatted while we walked around the area snapping cute photos in all sorts of unique locations. Some of my favorite shots from the session were at the Pub and at Starbucks.

Check out the photos below

Interview with a Wedding Cake Artist

October 5, 2021

I sat down with Dolly of Dolly’s Sweet Sensations the other day to chat about her life as a wedding cake artist.

Wedding cakes can be such a huge statement piece for a wedding. Just like the hair and makeup and the decorations, a wedding cake helps to tell the story if your wedding and your love. It’s the edible part of your decorations.

A wedding cake can be huge or tiny. It can be standard flavored with a bold design or have a simple elegant design with bold flavors. That’s what I love about wedding cakes is how versatile they are and how much personality you can add to the cake.

Watch the video below to learn more about hiring a wedding cake artist, including the important things you should know and prepare before you sit down to talk with a wedding cake artist.

Wedding Photography at the Springs Angleton, Texas

September 28, 2021

Early fall (still summer-hot) wedding photography at The Springs Wedding Venue in Angleton.

Around the end of August, I headed out to Angleton to take photos at the stunning Springs wedding venue there. As a wedding photographer, I love getting the chance to visit interesting and completely unique venues. My mind is always whirring with the photography possibilities.

I loved how the wedding colors seemed to complement not only the bride and bridesmaids, but also the venue. There’s something so special about a delicate blue pallet for your wedding.

Check out my wedding photography from the Springs Angleton venue.

Vendors:

Venue: The Springs Angleton

Wedding Coordinator: MJM Planning

Linens & table decor: Eat Drink and Be Married

Plates & glassware: Grands Rentals

Floral & Candles: Petal and Stem

Hair: Aurora Salon and Wax Studio

Makeup: Lilly Bridal Artistry

Bar: Corn & Rye

Cake: Bavarian Cakery

Invitations: Minted Weddings

Dress: Willow by Watters

Interview with a Wedding Hair & Makeup artist

September 21, 2021

Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of talking with Lilliam from Lilly Bridal Artistry about hair and makeup for your wedding day.

I’m obsessed with how a hair & makeup artist can pull a bride, bridesmaids, or mother’s entire wedding look together. You have the dress, the shoes, the jewelry but it doesn’t feel like a completed look until the artist gets their hands on you.

There’s so much that goes into hair and makeup behind the scenes, before the wedding and even after. Wedding days are so crazy and unpredictable, I’m glad there’s someone looking out for your camera-ready looks. Watch the interview with Lilliam below.

*Also note* I thought a slideshow was running at one point and it was only running on my side. 😅 I’ve included the photos in question below.

See more of her team’s work, or book a consultation on her website – Lilly Bridal Artistry

Randy & Shafia’s Ronin Art Studio Wedding

September 14, 2021

Wedding Photography from Randy and Shafia’s Roinin Art studio wedding.

Recently, I have gotten the chance to shoot more and more intimate weddings held at unique places like the Ronin Art studio. These quaint locations are the perfect spot for an artsy wedding in the air-conditioning… something that’s a must in our sweltering summers.

Check out the wedding photos below & don’t forget to check out all of the amazing vendors who were a part of this amazing day.

Vendors

Venue: Ronin Art Studio

Wedding Coordinator: Moonstruck Events

Hair: Nicole Anne Hair Studio

Makeup: NxN Makeup Artistry

Florals: Blooms by Mela

Linens & Furnature & Bakedrop: All the Pretty Things

Wedding Dress: Modern Affinity

Interview with a Wedding Planner

September 7, 2021

Monday I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rochelle from R & J Events to talk about her job as a wedding planner.

As a wedding photographer, I find myself wearing the wedding coordination hat often, so when I hear that a couple has hired a wedding planner, I’m giddy! That means I can relax a little and let someone else run the schedule & field the questions and I can focus 100% on taking photos.

I learned so much from talking with Rochelle about wedding planning. The most interesting thing I learned is that the first vendors that she works on hiring after the Venue are the vendors who physically have to be at your wedding. It makes sense, and I’ve never thought of it like that. They can’t be in multiple places at once so it’s important to lock them in for your wedding date.

Watch the whole interview here

John & Allyson’s Classic Houston Wedding

August 31, 2021

On one of the hottest days in July, John & Allyson said “I do” in front of God and family at Allyson’s family church in Houston. The wedding date was extra special for Allyson because it’s also her Grandfather’s birthday, which they also celebrated at the reception.

The wedding was filled with soft pinks and white hues including a gorgeous bridal bouquet to drool over. Allyson’s bridesmaids were resplendent in light blue dresses that fluttered in the whispering breeze. John wore his dress blues for the ceremony and was accompanied by his father, the best man. In fact, Family was a major theme for the evening. Family helped pull the wedding together and they were part of the wedding party.

I love a first look and Allyson blessed me with not one but two first looks and a first touch. She had a first look with her father at their family home then a first look with her bridesmaids at the church as she was exiting her limo. A little before the wedding was to start, John & Allyson shared an intimate moment where they held hands and talked for a few minutes before the wedding.

After the ceremony, we headed to the Club at Falcon Point golf course in Katy, TX. The staff cleared the course for a few moments giving us some time to take a few more photos on the property. John and Allyson commandeered a golf cart and enjoyed a few moments alone as they drove to the portrait location.

Guests danced the night away and enjoyed a stunning sunset. At the end of the night, John & Allyson’s guests sent them off with a sparkler exit and Allyson’s grandfather helped chauffeur their getaway vehicle.