This wedding was basically an explosion of happy people, pretty, flowers, and laughter.  I wanted to get something blogged yesterday, but my monitor broke and I just got a new one in so I’m only unleashing a few images. (With many more to come this week.)  I also loved getting to work with some of my favorite wedding vendors.  Many many thanks to Elmwood Gardens, La Tee Da Flowers, CMB DJs, JMH Pro Video, & Weddings AtoZ Bridal Boutique.

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

I had a great saturday afternoon at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville with Julia & Robert.  Here are a few of my favorite images.

This is part of a new ceremony area that the are putting in.  It should be done in the next few weeks, but I didn’t want to wait to start shooting there. :)

Sometimes brides get hot in East Texas outside in August.

Thank you two for a great night.  I’ll have an album design heading your way soon. :)

Can I let you in on a little secret about your wedding day?

Things will not go as planned.

I know I know, after months/years of planning it’s impossible to believe, but your perfect day may not go according to the timeline you have.  People will be running late.  Something will be forgotten.  A bridesmaid will have a hair appointment that goes longer than planned.  You know what though?  It’s OK.  There is a way to fix it.  Just plan for it.

Plan for the unexpected.  Set up your whole wedding day timeline and once you have it written out, move it back 30-45 minutes.  The best thing you can do is give yourself some breathing room on your wedding day.    Plan time to sit and talk with your bridesmaids.  Give the guys time to just hang out before the ceremony.  If these are the most important people in your life then an extra 30 minutes with them should be perfect.  Don’t just dress up all your friends in fancy clothes.  Make sure you have to to hang out with them.  Your day will go smoother.  Your stress will go down.  Your wedding will go as planned.

Maybe.

I love when couples choose to have sparklers for their get-a-way.  They are fun, they add light, and they give the whole day a sense of crazy love story movie ending.

My tip to you… If you are using sparklers, don’t skimp on them.  Get the longer ones.  The short ones burn out way to quick.  Sometimes before you even get to them.  Also, make sure your guest wait to light them till you are standing there ready to exit.  If not, you’ll end up running though a thick cloud of smoke. :)

Courtney & Jonathan had a great little wedding at Elmwood Gardens.  I gave a sneak peek a few days ago but here are a few more of my favorite images.

They had a fantastic First Look.  (Jonathan teared up a bit.)

Is she smiling because she is getting married to the man of her dreams or because the minister is using an iPad?
Yes.

Lydia Covey was there with harp in hand plucking, playing, and performing perfectly.
Book her: 903-261-3097 | Web | lydiaharpist@gmail.com

Designs by D’Anne made  yet another great looking awesome tasting wedding cake.