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Beth & Sam: The Wedding (Raven Lodge, Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX)

beth and sam's wedding at huntsville state park's raven lodge, 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.
beth and her best friend completing wedding day makeup in huntsville, texas

We did a mini bridal session with Beth before the ceremony started.
beth's wedding day bridal session at huntsville state park huntsville, tx

beth\'s bridal session on her wedding day at raven\'s lodge in huntsville state park, huntsville, texas

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!
beth's brother singing Jars of Clay I Want to Fall in Love With You at beth and sam's wedding ceremony at raven lodge huntsville state park huntsville, texas

beth and her attendants praying before beth and sam's wedding ceremony at raven lodge huntsville state park huntsville, tx

beth and sam's wedding ceremony at raven's lodge in huntsville state park huntsville, tx

beth and sam's portraits after their wedding at raven's lodge in huntsville state park huntsville, tx

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.
beth and sam's wedding cake at their wedding reception at raven lodge huntsville state park huntsville, tx

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.
sam and his brother in law enjoying homemade frappuccino in the wedding reception photo booth at raven lodge huntsville state park huntsville tx

By the way, the photobooth was just as excellent as ever!
beth and sam's wedding reception photobooth at raven's lodge in huntsville state park huntsville, texas

Sam did an excellent photobomb on Beth and her brother.
sam photobombing beth and her brother in the wedding photobooth at raven lodge huntsville state park huntsville, tx

beth and sam's wedding photobooth at raven lodge huntsville state park huntsville, texas

beth and sam's wedding reception photobooth at raven lodge huntsville state park huntsville tx

Beth made the most awesome faces all day. This is one of my favorites!
beth preparing to throw the bouquet at her raven lodge huntsville state park wedding reception

I love the variety of cans that Beth and Sam had on their getaway car.
wedding getaway car cans at beth and sam's wedding reception raven's lodge huntsville state park, huntsville, texas

And they’re off!
beth and sam's wedding reception bubble exit at raven lodge huntsville state park, huntsville tx

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!

12 comments to Beth & Sam: The Wedding (Raven Lodge, Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX)

  1. Chris Denbow
    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…

  2. Kelly
    November 4th, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Awesomeness! I love the natural, laid-back feeling. And the cake? Gorgeous!

  3. A&A Video Productions
    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!

  4. Jessica
    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. :)

  5. Beth
    November 4th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    You guys are AWESOME! We love love love these pictures!

  6. Phoenix
    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. =)

  7. fiona@A Matter of Wedding Photography Edinburgh
    January 27th, 2010 at 10:46 am

    I love the picture with bubbles. I have a really soft spot for bubbles…

  8. sara
    February 14th, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Love the pictures ! The bubbles is really a cool idea… I got to try that some time :)

  9. Northamptonshire wedding photographer
    March 29th, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Great wedding photography, but the post production work is impressive too!

    Thanks for sharing your pictures.

  10. Top 50 Wedding Photography Blogs - Photography Colleges
    May 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    [...] Deep Thoughts: A Snaptacular Photos Blog: Husband and wife team JD and Jessica Merritt have been featured in the Houston Chronicle for their unique business plan, and on their blog, you can view their portfolio of custom styled photos of engagements and weddings in the Texas area. [...]

  11. Custom Dog Tags
    July 8th, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    Great photographs! My favorites are the shoes, and swings!

  12. Bart J. Leger
    July 10th, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Love the black and whites. Your are able to get great expressions in your images. Good job!

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