1.11.14 Justin + Michelle

A January wedding blessed with some warm Texas sunshine created a perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony. Michelle and Justin were wed at El Rancho Verde in Henderson, Texas overlooking 452 acres of picturesque rolling hills and East Texas pines.

Michelle has a special eye for vintage décor as she added fun rustic elements to both her ceremony and reception and, of course, her choice of flowers was absolutely perfect. Succulents, privet berries, mini calla lilies,  brunia berries, and garden roses were the featured flowers in her bouquet. Chrysanthemums added the pop of rust color to the bridesmaids bouquets. Congrats to this wonderful couple, beautiful inside and out!

Photography by Brittany McBrayer Photography

11.16.13 Nathan + Meghann

Photography by Gema

10.26.13 Shane + Courtney

What an absolute treat it was to be a part of Shane and Courtney's special day.  This sweet Aggie couple's deep love for each and their ministry with Campus Crusade is apparent and a beautiful example of a Christ-centered marriage. With the colors of autumn as the backdrop, Courtney's selection of purple Haze roses, cream and pink David Austin Roses, white hydrangea, white mini callas, and cymbidium orchids were strikingly beautiful.  Even a rain shower couldn't stop the fun as the wedding party enjoyed dinner on the Centaur Pavillion with umbrellas over their heads.  The evening continued with dancing after dinner, followed by the traditional Aggie War hymn and a sparkling departure.  This wedding was filled with fairy tale kind of moments that still bring a smile to my face.

 Hope you enjoy the video and photos that give a glimpse into how perfect their wedding truly was!

by www.VanessaMcKellar.com Courtney and Shane had a fun, personal wedding day that was a joy to capture. We started out at Courtney's vacation ranch house where the ladies got ready, and then we all rode a mile in golf carts to a small lake where the first look took place. The portrait session with these two was a breeze- all we had to do was train our cameras on them while they flirted, laughed, kissed, and dipped, all without our direction. I remember at one point Brent and I were cruising through the colorful woods, with the dappled sun and crisp air on our faces, and I was just so especially in love with my job. After the formals we headed to the church for the beautiful ceremony (check out that purple uplighting on the altar- love it!) But before the ceremony the bride and groom exchanged letters, which you will hear portions of in their highlights here. The reception followed at Centaur Arabian Farms, where we have wanted to film for a long time now. It did not disappoint- the café lights, s'mores bar, fire pit, and beautiful grounds all made for such a cozy atmosphere (which was only enhanced by the deluge of rain.) Courtney and Shane have lived in exotic locales (she lived in China for a while, they got engaged in Thailand) and now they are settling in College Station to work in college ministry. Many blessings on their new life together! Church: First Baptist Church, Athens Reception: Centaur Arabian Farms Photographer: Marissa Carey Photography Coordinator: Diane Reis Flowers: Two Dandelions Band: Walton Stout Band Vintage Car: Chauffeur Service By James Monroe Song used with permission.

Photography by Marissa Carey Photography

6.15.13 Curtis + Haleigh

No detail was left undone in this perfectly dreamy, vintage style wedding at Stone Oak Ranch in Murchison, Texas.  Haleigh, who graduated with a degree specializing in event planning, put her education to work as we planned out all the details for amazing wedding day!  As Haleigh's wedding coordinator and florist, I had such fun being a part of this event.

Haleigh's bouquet featured peonies, lisianthus, hydrangeas, Florigene carnations, and sweet smelling stock, and a beautiful Cameo brooch from her grandmother adorned the front. Another feature I was excited about was getting to use my own vintage silver collection for her table centerpieces, which were each styled a little differently using accents of Baby Ben Clocks, vintage cameras, mosses and fresh flowers. It was a wedding that will go down in my books as a real favorite.

If you find yourself getting married in the Stillwater, Oklahoma area, look her up http://www.graceandgrandeurevents.com/...she's started her own event planning business there.

Wishing Curtis and Haleigh much success and wonderful adventures in their new life together!

Photography by BBM Creative Photography