Chesley & Andy are one of my most favorite couples I have ever photographed.  They are super kind and have such great hearts I loved being there with them on their 1st day of their marriage.

Bella Sera Ranch, a terrific place to get married.

If you remember their engagement session you know these two love food.  I was not surprised to find a nice little table of sweets.

Custom root beer bottles?  Of course.  (Get your own here.)

Pennies are a big deal to Chesley & Andy.  They have collected them, traded them and even have a fireplace decorated with them.  I knew I wanted to work them into their ring shot somehow.

A rainy First Look.
Loved the different dresses and shoes.

One of the guys forgot his shoes so he had to go buy some last minute.  We all pointed and made fun of him.

Loved this moment between Andy & Chesley’s niece.

Speaking of the little people.  How off the wall cute are these two.  (She kept showing me her grapes.)

Lots and lots of dancing thanks to CMB DJs.

The Mug Machine was also there in full force.  Check back Monday for those photos.

Chesley & Andy just got married at Bella Sera Ranch. It was awesome. They are totally into each other and during the reception people danced to Michael Jackson music. Many many more images to come later this week. :)

This past Sunday I shot my first wedding at Bella Sera Ranch and I loved it.  I can’t wait to get back there.  (Yes, I’m looking at you Chesley & Andy).  Anyway, all you brides out there in the Palestine/East Texas area really should go out and take a look.  They have an amazing venue.  Here is a shot of their historic style Chapel.

Christa brought plenty of blingdom to the day.

A few from their First Look.

They read their vows off their phones & after the minister pronounced them man and wife they updated their Facebook status to married. :)

As always, CMB DJs did an amazing job.

You two were so much fun.  Thanks for trusting me with your day.

Here is a little peek at a wedding I shot yesterday at Bella Sara Ranch.  Many many more images to come soon but I had to show a few off this morning.

One of the easiest ways to make your wedding day a bit less stressful is by choosing to have your ceremony at a wedding venue.  These places are built to and designed with your wedding in mind.  I was super pumped when I heard a new one was popping up near me here in Palestine and a week or so ago Bella Sera Ranch had their open house.  I had a wedding that day so I was not able to attend but I did stop by and kick the tires around a bit before I rolled out of town.  Here are a few images I snapped.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this area in the back for ceremonies.  You and your wedding party will LOVE LOVE LOVE the giant shade the tree and porch provide. :)

This is a view of the back porch.

Bridal room.

Check out this huge reception hall.
La Tee Da brought their flowery goodness and dropped some everywhere.
Check out the cool vintage buttons.  (25 cool points for Barbra and the gang.)

Also if outdoor ceremonies are not your thing, or if rain is not your thing, they have this great chapel on site.  It totally reminds me of the chapel in Runaway Bride.  In a good way. :)
Well, there you have it.  A mini tour.  Now I just need a bride to book me to shoot her wedding there. :)  Lets get to it ladies.  Operators are standing by.  903.480.4011. :)  But, before you call me you’ll want to call them and see if they are available as well.

Bella Sera Ranch
http://www.bellaseraranch.com
903.723.0900