Beth & Sam: The Wedding (Raven Lodge, Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX)
JD and I absolutely fell in love with Beth, Sam, and their families. Theirs is a wedding that stands out as so completely genuine, family driven, and wonderfully laid back. We found out that we were their only hired vendor-everything else was created by their family and friends. That is just so remarkable to us, not just because we are honored that they chose us to photograph their wedding, but because it is so special to see a couple that is fortunate enough to have such generous and talented family and friends come together to create a beautiful wedding. Read on to see the lovely day that was made by the people who love Beth and Sam!
Beth’s best friend did her makeup.
We did a mini bridal session with Beth before the ceremony started.
One of Beth’s brothers sang a moving acoustic version of Jars of Clay-I Want To Fall In Love With You. I could have listened to him all day!
Let me tell you about this cake. It was made by one of Beth’s brothers and totally cute. Look at the grass! and the Oreo dirt! and the perfect butterflies and pearls! AND it was delicious.
The same brother who made the cake (and the food) is a Starbucks barista, so he made his own version of Frappuccino punch for the wedding, and a special orange cream Frappe just for Sam, which made an appearance in the photobooth.
By the way, the photobooth was just as excellent as ever!
Sam did an excellent photobomb on Beth and her brother.
Beth made the most awesome faces all day. This is one of my favorites!
I love the variety of cans that Beth and Sam had on their getaway car.
And they’re off!
Beth and Sam, we think you and your families are totally awesome. We had a blast working with you two, and we hope you enjoy this peek into your day!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I LOVE the lighting in these photos. Crazy cool. The portraits are really good work. Thanks for sharing…
November 4th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Awesomeness! I love the natural, laid-back feeling. And the cake? Gorgeous!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Great Jars of Clay song
First pic has got to be my favorite, but the cans on the wedding car & the swing set one are tied for second!
November 4th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Thanks, guys!
The lighting was really great at the lodge-lots of big windows on a really sunny day! The light wasn’t completely our friend, though-I got sunburned during the ceremony!
I kind of freaked out about the cake when I saw it. I was so, so, so impressed by all the hard work her brother put into the wedding. It was so special!
That was the first time I’d ever heard the Jars of Clay song, and it was so awesome. I got chills! The wedding car cans make me want Rotel because I am pretty sure I see it.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
You guys are AWESOME! We love love love these pictures!
January 17th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I plan to have my wedding at this place and the photos are absolutely gorgeous and look so stunningly professional and capture real moments. Can you suggest the photographer for my wedding? Or do you have any comments about the Lodge that was rented? Was it a good place to have the wedding? I mean, was there any drawbacks? The place looked wonderful and very cottage cozy. =)
January 27th, 2010 at 10:46 am
I love the picture with bubbles. I have a really soft spot for bubbles…
February 14th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Love the pictures ! The bubbles is really a cool idea… I got to try that some time
March 29th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Great wedding photography, but the post production work is impressive too!
Thanks for sharing your pictures.
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
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July 8th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Great photographs! My favorites are the shoes, and swings!
July 10th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Love the black and whites. Your are able to get great expressions in your images. Good job!