Vanessa + Brenan were married last weekend in Wichita Kansas at Botanica, the Wichita Gardens. It was great to see Vanessa and Brenan again and join them for their beautiful outdoor wedding. It was also cool to see Ricky and Reema there! It is an honor when friends of past wedding clients choose me to photograph their wedding and I have the opportunity to document an expanding circle of friends. I enjoyed every bit of the weekend, even if it was HOT! Vanessa and Brenan are totally in love and such a nice couple. It is great to see them together and to see how much they both care for Brenan’s daughter Calyn. Photography was a valued priority to them and they completely let me into their world as I photographed the wedding, celebrated with them at their reception and then a Day After session in Old Town Wichita.

Noteworthy:
Venue: Botanica, the Wichita Gardens
Bouquet: Wichita Flower Factory
Day After: The Hotel at Old Town and at the Keeper of the Plains monument and footbridge.

I am so thankful for clients that invite me to experience life with them. Whether a wedding here in Dallas or those that ask me to travel with them. Leah and Ronnie along with their family and friends let me in to their lives to celebrate and photograph this gorgeous wedding and day after session at Secrets Maroma Beach in Riviera Maya Mexico. Enough words, enjoy the photos!

Noteworthy:
Venue: Secrets Maroma Beach
Coordination: Emily Clarke Weddings and Events
Decor, Floral and Orchid Clutch: fête des fleurs
The Dress: Priscilla of Boston
The Shoes: Ivanka Trump

Alice and Matt’s Riviera Maya, Mexico wedding was originally planned to take place on the beach at the beautiful Iberostar Paraiso Lindo, however it rained the entire time we were there. Despite the rain Alice and Matt were an absolute joy to photograph. A smile never left their faces, and they were thrilled to be marrying each other. As plans changed Alice and Matt, along with their friends and family were a true inspiration of love overcoming everything and having a great time with each other despite whatever circumstances came. The ceremony was moved to a traditional Mexican chapel, and the reception was changed to a hilariously amazing Star Wars themed night club! The day after the wedding as it continued to rain we went out armed with umbrellas determined to get some pool and beach photos, and the Day After session turned into more of a fun Trash the Dress session.

I am pleased to say that this wedding was also featured by Travel to I Do. Travel to I Do is a great resource for couples planning a destination wedding. They feature real destination weddings, inspiration, tips, and contests. I highly recommend that you check it out!

Venue: Iberostar Paraiso Lindo
The Dress: Maggie Sottero

Fun with beach balls

A Star Wars themed nightclub?

Wedding games!