how crystal greeted robin for their first look.

my most favorite part about first looks are that it gives couples a chance to be themselves.  to be alone and really experience their wedding day and the emotions they have.  some couples cry, some laugh.  some do both.  :)

a little shoe change before the reception.

i’ll leave you with a peek at this image from the mug machine.  best. photo. ever?

On to the Vista for their First Look.
Did I mention The Mug Machine was also there in full force?

Ruth & Steve had plenty of “coverage” at their wedding.  Here I am shooting them along with the guys from Altered Weddings.  (The super talented video crew they had there)

Here are the winning images!

The following images did NOT win, but they were my personal favorites from each category so I wanted to give them a little shout out not he blog as well.

Thanks again to everyone who voted and all you 2012 couple better bring your A game because I already have some serious entries for next year’s contest.

(As always, voting runs for about 24 hours. Choose your favorite at the bottom of the post.)

If something looks nice it’s because one of these wedding vendors made it happen.

Cakes: Adalante Catering
DJ/Uplighting: CMB DJs
Flowers: La Tee Da Flowers
Venue: Villa di Felicita
Videographer: Video Magic

Here is a little peek at their wedding album.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Davi of Perfect Plans.  She knows how to handle your bridezilla moments.

My man Jeff of JMH Pro Video.  Call him.  Book him.

Give it up for Jessica & Rob!

It’s never too late to add The Mug Machine to your wedding.  Give me a call and we’ll make this happen.

Before we get to the album though, how about a HUGE shout out to all the great vendors that made this day happen:

Cakes: Designs by D’Anne
Catering: Traditions
DJ/Uplighting: P3 Sound
Flowers: La Tee Da Flowers
Planner: Davi Ingram of Perfect Plans
Rentals: Red Hat Rentals
Venue: Elmwood Gardens
Videographer: JMH Pro

Anyway, Brent & Vanessa McKellar are some of the most creative people I know so when she mentioned having The Mug Machine at her party I knew it would be a smash hit.  Don’t believe me?  Take a look:

Yes we did.

These two are getting married on 1-1-12.  I can’t wait to shoot their wedding.

Vanessa’s parents.  Great with pillow.

Vanessa & Erika.  Yes ladies, that’s Erika of Erika & Phil fame.

Family photo.

Our lovely host.  Who for some reason decided to point a sword at Vanessa’s womb.

So want to find out what she’s having?  Take a look at the little video she put together below.

Ten Miles Deep.

2 bridesmaids and super planner Kelly of East Texas Events.

You can pick your friends….

Father of the bride.  He refused to get in the booth for 30 minutes.  He finally gave in and we got this shot.

4 Kids

Get your tickets to the gun show.

I LOVE when families go through this thing.  Christmas card photo? Check.

This was part of the toast Gini’s dad gave.
“Two things I told Charlie when he asked for Gini’s hand
1. She knows how to shoot a gun.
2. I taught her.”

I feel a sense of urgency to get their photos edited and back to them quickly.

Meet Darcee & Thomas.  Thomas is Jonathan’s twin brother.  Darcee is Thomas’ fiancee.  I am Darcee & Thomas’ wedding photographer.

Thomas from La Tee Da Flowers does this to every single flower they bring to your wedding.

Grandmothers are always such good sports.

I think these three shoes are worth more than all my camera gear combined.

When you just got engaged to your super hot boyfriend who juggles lemons then life is good.
Thanks everyone for being your random crazy selves.

Brandi happy with her son in The Mug Machine.

Brandi less happy with her son in The Mug Machine.

Brides love it. Grandparents love it. Little people love it. Everyone is powerless to the fun-ness of The Mug Machine. Everyone except Joe from the Villa. (You’ll see.) This thing is so much fun at receptions it’s like alcohol for Baptists. I was not able to just pick 10 images so I cheated and dialed the list up to 15. Now go get your vote on.

Jessica’s dad gave Rob this guitar as a wedding gift.  He was giddy as a school girl.

Mother & Father of the bride.

La Tee Da Flowers

I have no idea what happened here but I love it.

If you are wanting the Mug Machine at your wedding go here to find out more info.
If you don’t want the Mug Machine at your wedding you wedding probably is not cool enough.

Gina’s boys doing what they do.

Remember Carrie Alexander?  She did Gina’s make-up.   (auntharry@hotmail.com | 903-261-2428)

I LOVE shooting these family formals.

His tie.  Not one of my props.

Brynne’s sister.  Due in August.

Pregnant women LOVE to be shot from below.

If you live in Palestine, stop by 2005 Crockett Rd.  Paul will hook you up with some tasty watermelon.

Jessica & Arcenio set the tone.  They just kept coming back into the Mug machine throughout the night.

Father of the Bride.

I got the vibe that these girls are going to be trouble when they get a bit older.

You may remember from their engagement session that they are both big baseball fans.
Family Christmas card coming soon.

Jeff from JMH Pro getting his Mug on.

Grandparents are awesome!

Mother & Father of the bride.

If you have ever been to the Villa di Felicita then you probably have seen Joe.  He’s security and he’s really really mean.

A quick behind the scenes look at The Mug Machine.

Lisa is moving so this was her last wedding.  :(
If you have been married at the Villa di Felicita then odds are you were helped by Lisa.
She is super friendly and her wedding day planning magic will be missed.

The preacher man.  Follow him on twitter
The grandparents ROCKED the Mug Machine.

Another fantastic shot of the grandparents.

There were a TON of Aggies at this wedding.  I found a few of the Longhorn faithful and we had fun.

There were FIVE past AlexM couples at this wedding. Some of them left the wedding early.  Those who stayed late get some blog love.  Here are Davi & Marcie.  Marcie is great with child.

Wardrobe Malfunction

I still have a few of you June brides who have not added this to your package.  You know you want too.  It’s not too late.