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Vanessa + Brenan Wichita Kansas Wedding

Jeremy — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:07:54 +0000

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.

Leah + Ronnie Riviera Maya Mexico Wedding

Jeremy — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:42:16 +0000

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 + Matt Riviera Maya Destination Wedding

Jeremy — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:09:24 +0000

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!

Jina and Mark Riviera Maya Wedding

Jeremy — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:34:53 +0000

I am always excited when wedding publications choose to feature my clients’ wedding story along with my photos. I am pleased to say that Destination I Do magazine’s blog featured Jina and Mark’s wedding last week! Make sure that you go and check out the feature.
Jina’s sister Mina had me photograph her wedding in Cancun last year. Jina spoke to me briefly while we were in Cancun saying that she was also planning a destination wedding. Short story, shorter: here are the photos from their beautiful wedding at El Dorado Seaside Suites in Riviera Maya, Mexico! It was such a pleasure to join Mark and Jina along with their closest family and friends on the beach in Mexico to witness their wedding. Jina was radiant in a dress by Aire Barcelona and Mark was dapper in his Prada suit. I can’t recommend enough for future grooms to invest in a tailored suit instead of renting a tux! It rained a bit on the wedding day, but cleared up for the ceremony. We also had gorgeous weather to shoot some day after photos around the beach and the resort.

Travel Arrangements: Destination Weddings
The Dress: Aire Barcelona
The Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Venue: El Dorado Seaside Suites

Love the look on their faces as they see each other for the first time!

Sisters make for a great destination wedding party.

A sweet dance with the father of the bride. Jina and Mark met at a Salsa dance club in Chicago, so it is only fitting that they tore it up performing an Argentine Tango as well as a little Salsa!

Mina and Karmen Cancun Wedding

Jeremy — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:26:28 +0000

Mina and Karmen hail from the Boston area and took a break from the cold Massachusetts winter getting married at Dreams Cancun in Mexico. I was excited to join them, returning to Dreams and what is quickly becoming my second home down in Riviera Maya! The wedding day was perfect, their family and friends were so much fun to be around and Mina and Karmen are beautiful together. I must make mention of one the best dance parties ever, with balloons! We also planned a Day After session to get some relaxed images around the resort. Yeah, I think it’s about time to go back!

Rachel and Chad Married in Plano

Jeremy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:51:14 +0000

I’m so far behind on blogging, here’s another January wedding. I definitely wanted to share this one though. Shout out to Josh Rodriguez for coming along with me on this one. Rachel and Chad had a traditional military wedding on a cold day in Plano at Prestonwood Baptist. Then we shot a day after session at Hotel ZaZa in Uptown Dallas. You can feel the love in the way they look at each other.

Catherine + Elliot Married Playa Del Carmen

Jeremy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:56:15 +0000

Four years ago Emily and Barrett were married and I was there to photograph their Dallas wedding. In November Emily’s sister Catherine was getting married to Elliot in Playa Del Carmen and asked me to travel with them to photograph their beach wedding. It is such an honor for a family to consider me their “family photographer”. My wife Sarah and I were happy to go spend the week in Playa del Carmen with Catherine and Elliot and their family and friends. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ida was making her way through the Yucatan channel on the day of the wedding so we had to move the wedding off of the beach. But everyone was in great spirits and having such a good time it was no problem. They had a beautiful wedding and reception at The Royal Playa del Carmen. The day after the wedding the sun came out and we got a chance to take some photos on the beach. Thanks Catherine and Elliot for having Sarah and me along for the ride and including us as part of your family.

Ashley + Paul Daugherty Married

Jeremy — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:38:02 +0000

When I got the call from Ashley asking me to photograph her and Paul’s wedding I was both excited and nervous. I have known Paul since he was in elementary school and I was in middle school. I also graduated in the same class with Ashley’s sister. Not only that, but Paul’s parents, Pastors Billy Joe and Sharon Daugherty had been my pastors at Victory Christian Center for 13 years while I lived in Tulsa. And as a graduate of both Victory Christian School and Victory Bible Institute, their family has meant a lot to me.
The wedding was a particularly beautiful and emotional celebration for many reasons. Thousands of people who have watched Paul and Ashley grow up came to support them as they walked down the aisle together. Two weeks prior to the wedding Pastor Billy Joe was diagnosed with Lymphoma, however he was able to be there and perform the ceremony for his son. A little over a month later on November 22nd, Pastor Billy Joe passed away. It was an honor to know Pastor and to be a part of the final time he would address the congregation of Victory as a proud father marrying his son.
Those that know me, already know that I am a softie but I was fighting back tears of my own as the crowd erupted in applause as first Paul walked down the aisle with his mother Sharon, then stood clapping for Ashley as Paul saw her in her dress for the first time and finally as Pastor took the stage to perform the ceremony.
Ashley and Paul, congratulations and thank you for asking me to be a part of this wonderful day. I’m excited for your future together!

Location: Victory Christian Center
Floral and Event Design: Ceremonial Blessings
Big shoutout to Jared Rey for coming to Tulsa with me and doing a fantastic job with Paul and his guys and helping me tell the story.

After the wedding we wrapped up the day in downtown Tulsa to get some photos of Ashley and Paul together.

Cathy + Dan Married in Riviera Maya

Jeremy — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:27:27 +0000

Destination weddings are so much fun.
#1. I get to go to the beach
#2. The beach is nice
There are many other reasons involving the beach, water, snorkeling, and all-inclusive, to name a few. The best part is that they are just laid back events with the couple’s closest family and friends in an exotic location.
Cathy and Dan were married at Secrets Maroma Beach in Riviera Maya, Mexico. They had a beautiful wedding and everyone had a great time dancing into the night. Thanks to Cathy and Dan for taking me along with you to Mexico!

We also had the opportunity to run around the Secrets resort for a day after session.

Featured on Trash the Dress Blog!

Jeremy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:29:22 +0000

Woke up to cool news this morning. Kat and Ryan’s images from Cancun were featured on the Trash the Dress Blog! A great site showcasing images of brides trashing their dress. Check it out: http://www.trashthedress.com