With a newborn, you have about 40 minutes before the inevitable food/nap need to happen. This was taken at 39 1/2 minutes. :)

We snuck in a few fun shots of Deborah with her cousins- James (just 2 weeks old) and Joseph (who just turned 1!). You'll be seeing more of these little guys shortly. :)

(I gave her a mini-interview post-wedding, and so I'll be including her thoughts here in their blog post, along with some helpful links to all the cool stuff she used- for the brides-to-be! Note: The interview idea if not mine originally- some of my favorite photogs- Bobbi + Mike- do this. I've always thought it was so insightful and helpful that I'd give it a try!)

So, here is Becca's perfect description of their day:

A week or so before the wedding, my mom started worrying about the weather (understandable, an outdoor wedding with no indoor alternative with 400 guests expected), but felt the Lord give her a message, that she needed to wait and He would "delight" her. That obviously gave her a huge peace, and we moved forward with preparations. 

The night before the wedding, a big rain rolled through, soaking the ground. It rained for most of the night, and my mom came and woke me up early on the morning of the wedding, saying we needed to talk. I went downstairs and out onto the porch where she and my dad were sitting, drinking coffee, and watching the rain. They told me the forecast called for more rain throughout the day. As a family, we decided that the Lord does not break his promises, so we had to move forward in faithfulness, or we would be missing out on something spectacular. 


About ten minutes before the ceremony started, a huge, dark cloud ominously filled the sky. Mom said she stood at the window and watched it grow until it consumed the entire skyline...and then the Wind blew. The cloud literally split. Thanks to a meteorologist friend, we have a copy of the radar just minutes before the start of the ceremony, and in a huge raincloud that stretched miles to the north, south, east, and west, there is a small hole in it--about five square miles, right smack in the middle of which was our wedding.

Now, if our wedding had been rained out, nothing would have been ruined, the day would have still been wonderful. Rain makes no difference. But the fulfillment of God's promises makes all the difference. 

It really was such a peaceful, perfect little weather bubble right over the ceremony. Little did I know at the time that it was literally evidence of God's presence there with us! 

Here are my favorites from the day...there are more, but these are the ones I could fit into a blog post!

Wedding gown, bridesmaids' dresses and suits were all J.Crew, except the fabric flowers on the bridesmaids' dresses, which Becca made herself. Veil by Fascinating Creations.

Becca wore Jeff's late grandmother's necklace on her wrist as a bracelet.

I asked Becca what their favorite purchase was and she said:

We had our groomsmen buy slacks and a dress shirt, then we gave them the tie and tie bar. We had our ushers wear clothes they already had, and Jeff bought his suit--so they got to keep everything they paid for, instead of spending $100+ on a tux they only got to keep for a day or two!

Jeff being totally GQ-

Jeff + Becca knew they would do a First Look before I even asked about it- here's what they had to say:

It was intimate, comfortable, and made the rest of the evening stress-free. We didn't have to worry about trying to avoid each other for the rest of the pre-wedding evening, and we got to take all of our portraits while we looked our best. It also helped us max out our time at the reception, because we were basically able to go straight from the ceremony to the party!

My favorite!

It was at this moment that Becca revealed Jeff's ring to him. She knew he had wanted something engraved on it- but this was totally amazing! Inside his ring is the engraving of her fingerprint! Here's where she got it. SO COOL.

This flower girl was adorable. You have to hear this story from Becca:

When I gave our flower girl her little "thank you" bag, she immediately put on the bracelets, makeup, and hugely-flowered headband, and, looking herself over, commented quietly, "I am so, really pretty." Now that's how little girls should always feel!!

Couldn't get over the ceremony details. The sign-in desk was Becca's great-grandmothers, and they borrowed the antique doors from the landscaper who did all of the landscaping on the property. 

I MUST give some serious props to my friend Stancy Higley of Stancy Higley Photographie, who not only was a bridesmaid, but shot some gorgeous images for their Engagement and Becca's Bridal Session. (You can see an image on the program).

Yes, those are twin boys, with curly blonde hair, in seersucker suits. I thought this only existed in the movies, haha! They were precious.

Jeff + Becca found themselves in Alaska a few days later- and said the Taku Lodge is not to be missed!

Here are a few more questions:

Q. If you could do it all over, would you change anything?
 

A. We didn't take the time to walk through the entire tent during the reception, so we didn't see a lot of the beautiful decor or food, which was a bummer. (It's OK- I have plenty of pictures!)

Q. Any advice for future brides/grooms?

A. If you're on a budget, use your friends' talents. For example, our flowers were done by a friend, and we couldn't have afforded anything like them if we'd gone though a "professional" florist. Also, be as organized as possible and delegate EVERYTHING, literally. If you need to tell someone to be quiet, ask someone else to do it. Don't be the bearer of any bad news. Everyone wants to serve you on your special day, so let them! Try to plan for every situation, but when it comes down to it...just let it go. Make the most of it, have fun, and be all lovey dovey!! And hire LISSA ANGLIN!!!

Promise I didn't add that last sentence in!

Thank you, Jeff and Rebecca, for letting me document your day! It was such an honor!

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So many pretty details- the work of Parie at Parie Designs (formerly Secret Garden). She's the best!

Lindsey's family is of Russian heritage, so each guest left with some chocolate straight from Moscow! Yum!

I got to shoot a few pictures of Lindsey and Blake's wedding party for the evening. They made for a fun night!

I loved Lindsey's hairpiece and jewelry. It fit her perfectly.

Most cake-cuttings I photograph are nice and sweet. The bride usually gives the groom a "you-better-not" look, they eat some cake, and kiss. This time was different, though- Blake + Lindsey were already married! Looking back, I wish we would have just gotten messy at our wedding. It would have been a much more entertaining way to eat our cake!

Lindsey's bouquet divided into individual roses that each had a different fortune on it. I liked the one that said, "You will marry a rock star"!

This wedding was just beautiful- for so may reasons. Taylor and Trudy were married at Galloway United Methodist Church in Jackson, Mississippi in May. It was such a classic, elegant event- full of fun people and centered in Christ. I LOVE a good Southern wedding. Taylor and Trudy have been so fabulous to work with- we've already got their album ordered, and I can't wait to see it!

The guys spent the night before/morning of at Kearney Park Farms skeet shooting and lounging. It was beautiful out there. 

The ladies spent their morning at the historic King Edward Hotel, getting their makeup done by Amy Head of Amy Head Cosmetics.

Loved her Marisa wedding gown.

The florals from Lesley Frascogna at Tulip Floral completed the entire look and style of the wedding. I couldn't get enough of these peonies!

The men were dressed in BCBG suits from Great Scott in Jackson, which Trudy's Stepfather owns. It was so neat to have him on hand, making sure they all looked their best.

I had a moment when I realized there was a gorgeous plantation-style home right across the street from the church. I want to live there. And shoot there. All the time.

Isn't Trudy just gorgeous? I loved her classic, elegant style. Her hair was done by Justin McPherson, of Willam Wallace Salons.

Taylor's father married them, which made for a very special message and ceremony.

The reception was at the King Edward Hotel. Cake by Dani Turk, For Heavens Cakes.

I have NO idea what is going on here, but I love it!

Notice the tennis shoes, in true Trudy fashion.

The bride + groom had their meal away from their guests, which is something I totally recommend. You will need to eat, and it's a nice moment for a new bride and groom.

Then a lot of great dancing ensued. They hired Meet the Press for the reception band, and they were awesome!

Taylor + Trudy- thanks so much for having Shanna and I out to Jackson! We loved getting to be there and capture your big day. You've both been so wonderful through the whole process- congratulations!

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Here are some of my favorites from Kuhrt + Lindsey's wedding!

Wow, these people are good looking...

Kuhrt and Lindsey were married on a gorgeous day at the Fulford Barn in Brownfield, Texas. When Lindsey was deciding on a venue for her wedding, I was praying and not-so-subtly suggesting that she select an outdoor location. I LOVE outdoor weddings, and they always make for beautiful photographs...so I'm a little partial. :) Sure enough, it was beautiful- I heard so many people say it didn't feel like West Texas!

Besides being my friends, these two were a fantastic bride and groom. Easygoing, excited to finally be married, and ready to enjoy the company of their friends and families on their big day. They are really perfect for each other. 

Without further ado, some pictures! Lindsey has been very patient with me, so I have quite a few to show! 

The details were so much fun- lots of color, buttons, and sentiment.

Lindsey, you're so pretty! I loved the braid in her hair.

The band recently bought a new bus, so it was quite a convenient place for the guys to chill out before the ceremony.

While we were shooting the above image, we got some visitors along the road...

We joked that Kuhrt moved to "lead singer" position since he was the groom and all... :)

Kuhrt + Lindsey chose to do a first look. It was such a special moment- they were both sooo excited! One of the many things I love about seeing each other before the ceremony is that you actually get TWO "first looks". Both come with their own set of anticipation and emotion- and I love getting to capture both of those moments!

Their shoes were very good representations of their personalities! Lindsey had a friend handpaint her TOMs. 

I had to throw a little Asian influence in their portraits since Lindsey and I have traveled there twice together!

Miss Cayla was LOVING her flower girl outfit. 

Brogan was a precious little ring bearer. 

This was their guestbook. Each guest write them a note and hung it on the tree. 

Don't you love the paper flowers on her cake? I got to help with that little project and it was so much fun!

Isn't the colored confetti so much fun? 

Congrats you guys! I am so blessed to call you friends and family in Christ!

I know that Lana was picky when it came to guys- and for good reason. She didn't want to waste time! She had other things to do- and God has used her to impact so many lives through teaching, leading children's programs and friendships. Then Justin came along- and only made her more capable of doing the things she loves! They are such a beautiful picture of patience, purity, and love. One of the best things about getting to hang out with them is watching them laugh together. You can tell they truly enjoy each other's company. 

Here are some of my favorites from their wedding. It was a day full of tradition, family, and sweet memories...and SONIC! Congrats you guys!

Lana's grandmother sewed a ring into her dress that has been in her family for four generations. 

Love all of these girls!

Did someone say "CANDY BAR"?!?! I'm no going to lie, I filled a bag to the brim!

One reason this was a unique Mother-Son dance: the song! Just at least listen to the chorus. It's hilarious and awesome.

This is not the most incredible image in the world, but this is a perfect example of how Lana and Justin are constantly having fun together.

Justin is a big candy-lover, so in lieu of a cake he went for a piñata! So much fun!