When Gordon called me, he said his wedding was going to be Unique. OK, I thought. I’ve done a bunch of weddings in Austin, and around the world. I can handle unique. He told me it was uber causal, at his uncle’s house near Mansfield Dam, and that people were coming in from all over the country. No problem. I asked my usual series of questions, and ended with one about the dress - would I need flip flops or a Tuxedo. He answered “something inbetween”.
What he should have said is none of the above.
Each and every wedding I photograph is full of joy, and there are so many little details planned out by the couple to make their big day special. But his wedding was different – from the watermelon that was served before the ceremony to the Dia Del las Muertas cake toppers at the end, everywhere I turned there was something unique, and individual to these two. But these details didn’t make it special.
Each and every guest, from their family who lived locally, to their friends that flew in from each coast, fully supported this union in both spirit and actions. There was dancing, and hugging, tears and laughter. Every emotion was expressed in the name of Joy.
Thanks Gordon & Kamara for allowing me to be a part of your wedding. I’ll never forget it.
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- The bride getting ready – Just look at those eyelashes!
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- All the girls took a moment to be together while they were getting ready.
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- An organic wedding gown with green sash
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- Hand fringing on an organic wedding gown
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- The bride put out photographs all over her getting ready room to remind herself of important things throughout her life.
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- A golden wedding veil
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- One guest took the time to create these pictograms out of pollen
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- The best green suit I’ve ever seen.
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- Weddings are a reminder to everyone who is married.
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- Sometimes watching the guests during the ceremony is just as fufilling as watching the ceremony.
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- A portrait of the proud groom watching his bride come down the aisle
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- The bride being escorted by her mother.
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- The bouquet was made of organicly grown wildflowers
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- And the ceremony was on private dock near Mansfield Dam
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- Guests were seated everywhere.
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- The details for this wedding extended up the arms of the bridesmaids – crystals on the arm, and hummingbirds on the wrists.
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- A great candid moment during the ceremony
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- The couple had special vows written for each other
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- The couple was surrouneded by family and friends on Mexican Blankets, rocks, and chairs.
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- The wedding portrait
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- Immediately following the ceremony, all the guests formed a giant circle, and the newlyweds took the center.
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- The toasts began with the Maid of Honor speaking from her heart
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- As the sun lit the champagne flutes, the couple was blessed by all their friends
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- And then the couple was showered with birdseed
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- Bottles of champagne were emptied. Too many to count.
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- Tables were set with flwoers, chocolate and paper towels for the BBQ
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- Mason Jars were used for Margaritas
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- A proud father.
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- Please keep your glass for your next drink
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- Dancing in barefeet and boots
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- The first dance
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- And cupcakes, of course.
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