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.

I figure you wanna see a few photos but then the main reason you are hear is to watch our home movie from the trip.

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

How great is this first shot?

I ADORE couples who are totally lost in themselves during their first dance.  Justin of P3 Pro Sound did a great job keeping folks on the dance floor.

… speaking of the dance floor, this kid OWNED it.  He was all over the place.

If you look in the background you can see Jeff Heimer of JMH Pro.  Chris surprised Sarah by having him come film their wedding.  She was giddy when she found out.  (It almost beat out their First Look on the emotion scale.)

Hey, check it out.  It’s Erin & Chris of Erin & Chris fame.

Hope you guys are having a blast in Hawaii.

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.

We’ll kick it off with a shot of her bouquet.  Barbara & Thomas from La Tee Da Flowers outdid themselves on this one.  I don’t know what any of these things are called, but together they look amazing.  (I kept telling Barbara that I was going to eat the “little tomatoes”

Jess surprised Rob with these cufflinks.  She had me print tiny photos of him and his father who has passed away.  When he saw them for the first time it was a pretty intense moment.

Some First Look magic.

Some First Look tears.

Jessica got her dress from Weddings AtoZ Bridal Boutique.  They are located in Tyler and some of the nicest dress people I know.


The cake was done by Crumbs & Crayons and the decorations by La Tee Da Flowers.

Rob likes pirates.


CMB DJs was there and Casey kept everyone on the dance floor.

If you look near the back of the group you’ll also see my friend and videographer Jeff Heimer.  I LOVE working with great videographers at weddings.  I’ve said it a million times, but I’ll say it again.  Get your wedding filmed by a professional.

I adore this shot.  It’s one of my favorite moments at weddings.  Right before they run out for their get-away is a time that couples connect again and have one last “moment” before the wedding ends.

Thank you two for your trust and excitement about having me photograph your wedding.
You were a blast to shoot and I still have hundreds of photos to show you.
(I’ve already seen them and they are pretty good.)

Check back Friday for some Mug Machine goodness.

Here is one image from the wedding, their Mug Machine, & their Rock the Frock session.  Enjoy.

Jeff Heimer | http://jmhpro.com | 903.312.8289

Amy & Bethany of We Vow Now | wevownow.com/ | (903) 232-1700

Rhonda (left) does hair & make-up (haircutter1004@yahoo.com) | Eva Sealey (right) heads up Centaur Arabian Farms.  A great new venue near Tyler.

Scott from Corazon Catering in tyler had tasty snacks for everyone.

All American Rental out of Tyler also had some of their product to show off.

Casey Brown of CMB DJs & Tyler Uplights

Tiffany The Travel Girl can help you plan for after the wedding.

D’Anne of the ever so tasty Designs by D’Anne was also there with her cakes.

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.

Another tasty cake from Designs by D’Anne

These two came ready to work.

La Tee Da Flowers did their magic.  I always love getting to work with them.

Every time I mentioned having a First Look to these two they were opposed to it.  About 3 weeks before the wedding Kristen said they had changed there mind and wanted to do one.  Once they saw each other both of them really seemed to “settle down” and they kept mentioning how glad they were they decided to do one.

I like to keep my couples alone for a few minute after their First Look, but these two were too cute to shoo away.

We went outside for a few shots with the wedding party.  We looked at the back of Kristen’s dress & found some grasshoppers who were also celebrating their wedding day.  I joined the groomsmen in photographing them proving that all males, regardless of age, are just 6th grade boys when it comes to humor.

A quick action shot of Thomas taking care of the wedding walk.  This is just one example of why I love La Tee Da so much.  He waited till the last possible minute to set out these flowers because he didn’t want the wind to blow them to the side.

Thankfully Thomas had left by this point or I’m afraid the ring bearer would have gotten in trouble.

Two things I love about this photo.
1. A Seriously good “You may kiss the bride”.
2. Jeff Heimer from JMH Pro peaking around the back.
(I love working with talented videographers and Jeff is one of the best in the area.)

Come back tomorrow for some fantastic-ly delicious Mug Machine photos!

Here are a few shots from the wedding as well as him in action.

On to the interview!

How did you get started, how long have you been doing this?
I have been involved in wedding video since 1992.  Ever since high school days.

What is your favorite part about your job?
I like making the newlyweds feel like movie stars.  I love capturing those special moments during the wedding and knowing right then, “This is gonna look amazing on video!”

What are some things brides should look for when looking for a videographer?
Brides should look for creativity and quality. Look through a videographer’s previous work for style and attention to detail.

Why should brides book a videographer?  Aren’t you just going to get the same shots the photographer gets?
Some of the coolest videos I still have are of my grandparents during Christmas.  I can see them move AND hear them talk.  True.  A good videographer works closely with the photographer, but to have the “moving memories” as well?  That’s truly priceless.

What is something unique to your service that you are extra proud of?
I’m so proud to use new and fresh ideas for wedding video.  It makes “working” way more fun.

Jeff Heimer
JMH Pro

http://jmhpro.com

903.312.8289
jeffheimer@gmail.com

On to the wedding.



The cakes were done by Designs by D’Anne. They looked great and tasted better!

I really enjoyed the back of the brides’ cake.

These two had one of my favorite First Looks. I think they just stood in silence for about 15-30 seconds before saying anything. Cameron was totally into the moment and soaked it all in.

I typically like to get couples alone for their First Look, but this ladybug snuck along for the ride.

Cheryl McKay did a great job on Lilli’s make up. (903.509.6556)



I loved Lilli’s wedding colors. Amazing!

A few guests had arrived early so the bridesmaids made a “wall” as they moved Lilli back to her room.

Sherman with CMB Music Productions was there keeping everyone on the dance floor. This shot of Cameron and his father both dancing with their wives is one of my favorites.

Fun fact about Cameron. He actually went to school with a super talented videographer based out of Tyler. (Jeff Heimer of JMH Pro) Since they were friends I tried to work him into a few of the shots. I always encourage couples to get their wedding filmed and Jeff is definitely worth the phone call if you are looking for a videographer.

One final cool thing these two had at their wedding were Sky Lanterns.





A quick note about the Sky Lanterns… Conditions have to be just right to be able to release them. (wind, burn bans, location, etc.) Be sure and check with your venue to see if it will work out.

Finally, a big thank you to Hollie Wells of Chic Weddings for putting this whole day together.