LESLIE + AARON a romantic brunch wedding | olmito, texas

Many of my brides befriend me on Facebook via both the Business Page and my personal page so I often get to read up on what many of the wedding plans are as they are happening. Since Leslie booked me, I have been anxiously awaited her brunch wedding because I often read up on some of the ideas she had and details she wanted for her wedding.

A romantic, high tea brunch is what she first originally described to me during our initial consultations. While I often meet many of my brides on more more than one occasion, Leslie is one of the few that I did not meet until the wedding day. We did, however, know each other by then - all thanks to social media! 

Just as I learned about her and her fiance, she learned a little about me as well. So on her wedding day, I knew what was important to her and how much she loved many of the details that made up her wedding day. And her cake, her wedding cake was so beautiful!!!! Honestly, I think I may have spent a good solid ten minutes standing around it smiling. If I was my five year old self, I may have poked it and tried it. It was just way to pretty to not want to look at and touch it!

Alas, I didn't and constrained myself to merely photographing it. Promise!

Leslie and Aaron, congratulations on your marriage! I wish you both love, health, and happiness in the new journey you have embarked on as husband and wife. Be blessed dearly! Thank you for allowing me into your lives and letting me photograph such a momentous day. 

Happy Sunday!

ERIKA + VICTOR old hidalgo pumphouse engagement | hidalgo, texas

Love is sweet. Love is kind. Love is tender and lasts a long time. 

Over ten years in this case... Erika and Victor have been high school sweethearts and are tying the knot this weekend. I am honored to have been chosen as their photographer and witness such an important milestone in their lives. As the only daughter, Erika's parents are eagerly anticipating the nuptials of their beautiful daughter to her very own superhero. Victor and Erika compliment each other so well and their personalities are completely intertwined with each other. 

After first meeting with Erika only a few weeks before her wedding date, I have been able to learn so much about the two of them after our initial consultation, engagement session, and many emails, phone calls and texts. This is what makes my job so enjoyable at all hours of the day... connecting with my clients - learning about them and befriending them. 

Knowing who is smiling for my camera is what makes photographing them in their most vulnerable and inherent state so easy. I get to know them...

Erika and Victor, I hope your wedding day is filled with love, laughter, and many blessings. Thank you for allowing me to share in your special day. I look forward to an amazing wedding!

Their engagement session took place at the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse in Hidalgo, Texas. It's a lovely place and one of my favorite areas to meet clients for photos. 

Happy Wedding day!

CATHERINE + JP styled wedding portraits | mission, texas

Y desde entonces soy porque tu eres,
y desde entonces eres, soy, somos,
y por amor sere, seras, seremos.

Since then I am because you are,
since then you are, I am, we are,,
and through love I will be, you will be, we'll be.

- Pablo Neruda (English Translation by Stephen Tapscott)

I photographed JP and Catherine last month at La Munequita Ranch in Mission, Texas for some promotional ads the event venue is working on. In gearing up for a complete overhaul of the event venue, including remodeling existing areas and new additions, J and C were kind and willing to devote a little of their time to have their portraits taken. We wandered through the ranch and had a great time simply having fun amidst conversations and snapshots. 

Catherine and JP, thank you! You were troopers on a lovely day. May your love continue to be blessed.

A very special thank you to Brenda with Special Flowers (http://www.specialflowers4u.com/) in McAllen, Texas for the bridal bouquet and head piece. They were absolutely beautiful and held up for over a week! Laura, from La Munequita, Thank you for trusting me with the best job ever. And thank you to both Laura and my husband who took turns entertaining my sweet baby girl while her mommy worked. Lastly, thank you to my assistant Yva who always shows up ready to work. Hugs for you all!

More to come on La Munequita Ranch soon...

Happy Thursday!