Lauren & Blaine | Year 1
Lauren & Blaine | Year 1


Lauren & Blaine were married at The Belgium House just outside of Longview exactly 1 year ago today.  Word.  Let’s check in on them and what the first 366 days of marriage was like for them.  BUT, before we do… how about a few of my favorites from their wedding.

What do you miss most about the single life?
-We honestly decided we don’t miss the single life – can you say cliche’? yet true!

Give us your best cheapo/fun married date idea.
-Four wheeling/back roading & star gazing in the piney woods of East Texas!

What have you liked most about your first year being married?
-A year of “firsts” in our first year of marriage!…first married christmas, our birthdays as husband and wife, etc..we try to commemorate them with a picture or a new tradition!

What’s been the hardest part about being married?
-Getting used to each others quirks and mannerisms, like leaving bobby pins in the shower or leaving the kitchen cabinets ALL open.

What surprised you the most? (Either good or bad.)
-In a good sense, what a great team we make! Whether its splitting up at the grocery store to get out quickly, or taking turns folding laundry. There’s never a “point” system with us.

What have you fought about most and why?
-Co-managing our finances, which we knew in advance. Women and men have such different buying patterns, so some advice: Sit down and talk over bill distribution, financial goals, and budget expectations. Save, save, save!

 

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Lauren & Blaine | Longview Wedding Photography
Lauren & Blaine | Longview Wedding Photography

I have no idea where to start talking about this AWESOME wedding.  Why don’t we start with the…

Best. Bridesmaids. Ever.


Lauren & Blain were married at The Belgium House in Longview, TX.  Fantastic place.  Book them now. (903.660.0125)

Is it just me or does that custom AlexM Photography guest book look AMAZING!!!


Cakes by Edible Art.  Tasty, delicious, and attractive.  Book them now. (903.234.2114)


This is the cake topper that Lauren’s grandparents used.  57 years ago.  Not bad.

Remember that time Lauren & Blaine had a First Look and birds chirped and magic happened?
My favorite two First Look moments.
1. Watching them hold hands in their own flirty way
2. Blaine complimenting and noticing all the details in her dress

One of the great things about The Belgium House is they also offer flowers.  These were perfect.  Like I said, call and book them. (903.660.0125)


I love this shot of Lauren creeping on her wedding guests while her sister creeps on her.

Remember those grandparents who have been married 57 years?  They got to cut and eat some cake too. :)
DJ Daddy Co kept everyone dancing.  While you are booking all your other vendors you should go ahead and call him too. :) (903.918.4555)
I love the groomsman showing modesty and respecting women….

kinda.

Lauren and a “few” of her Texas Tech Alpha Phi Sorority Sisters.
 Thanks EVERYONE for a fantastic evening.  You were too much fun.

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I am not taking photos at a wedding this weekend.
I am not taking photos at a wedding this weekend.

This feels a bit strange.  This is my first weekend off since March 12th.  That makes 21 weddings in the past 16 weeks.  I’m not sure what I’ll do with my time off.  (Maybe edit?) :)

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to take a quick peek back at my favorite image from each wedding.  Here they are for your viewing pleasure.

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Gini & Charlie | Wedding Photography Longview, TX
Gini & Charlie | Wedding Photography Longview, TX

Gini & Charlie are full of great expressions.  They are some of the nicest people I have met and had such a great time hanging out with them on their wedding day at The Belgium House.  Let’s go right to the First Look!

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After a few moments alone Gini gave Charlie his wedding day gift.
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Then Charlie gave Gini her gift.  I think she liked it.
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The Belgium House also offers you the option of having them do the flowers.  These came out terrific.
undefinedundefinedAnytime Lori’s Eats & Sweets is catering I can’t wait to get tot he reception. :)undefinedundefinedDJ Daddy Co kept the dance floor moving the rest of the day.undefined

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Nikki & James | Wedding Photography Longview
Nikki & James | Wedding Photography Longview

Nikki & James had a great day at The Belgium House in Longview. It had been a little while since I had shot there and it’s already great to go back. Jan and her staff do such a great job taking care of their brides. If you are getting married in the Longview area you should take a look at their place. On to the images!

James surprised Nikki with this wedding band during the ceremony.  (She was happy.)
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They exchanged gifts during their First Look.
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Nikki got James a watch.  (He was happy.)
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One of the cool things they did was have a part of the ceremony that James’ daughter  came up and the minister spoke to all three of them together.

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I was totally hoping the Matron of Honor would get frazzled and read the welcome note side from the Fairfield Inn. :)
undefinedundefined Thank you two for a great afternoon.  Mug Machine magic coming your way later this week!

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