brett + ashlee • wedding • amarillo, tx

I had been looking forward to this wedding all year, and am FINALLY getting to post it! Brett and Ashlee are so much fun and I knew their wedding would be absolutely fabulous. They were wed in June at one of my favorite churches in Amarillo, Westminster Presbyterian Church, and the reception was hosted at a private hangar at the Tradewind Airport. It was fitting since Brett is a pilot, AND they got engaged mid-flight! You can read about their engagement in a beautifully written article by McKenzie @ Parie Designs HERE. 

Ash + Brett selected some of the absolute best vendors in the West Texas area, who created a stylish and enjoyable event. We had such a blast- and it was clear that everyone else was, too.

Like always, I interviewed Ashlee who is just back from her honeymoon, so I'll be including some of her thoughts in my post. 

Ceremony:  Westminster Presbyterian Church

Reception: Private Hangar at Tradewind Airport

Floral, Event Design, and Coordination: Parie Designs

Wedding Gown: Melissa Sweet @ Priscilla of Boston Dallas

Bride's Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, stamped by

Bride's Exit Dress: Custom designed by Sherri Hill, sash from Bridal Boutique in Lewisville, TX

Groom's Tux: Men's Wearhouse

Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew

Bridesmaids Shoes: Betsey Johnson

Bride's Cake: Cakes N More, Amarillo

Groom's Cake: The Cake Company, Canyon

Caterer: Coors Cowboy Club

Reception Band: Chancy Bernson Band

DJ: All About Music

Video: Lindsey Haworth, 41 Productions

Hair + Makeup: Staci Nelson, Staci's Salon & Spa

Rings: Tiffany & Co. and Tungston

 Ashlee affixed Brett's first gift to her to her bouquet- diamond earrings.

Parie and her team completely outdid themselves! So many gorgeous details.

A little touch-up before the walk down the aisle...

Words cannot describe the elegance and extravagance of the reception. Everything was perfectly executed- and gorgeous!

hunter + amanda • wedding • plainview, tx

Hunter + Amanda were married in Plainview at First United Methodist Church. Since Hunter is a pilot, their reception was held in an airplane hangar, which fit their personalities perfectly. This was a special wedding for me seeing as I've known Amanda for the greater part of my life- and it was cool to get to see their relationship develop. These two are simple, easygoing, and kind. Since my usual second shooter (my friend Shanna) was a bridesmaid, my husband Shawn shot along with me at this one. We had a fantastic day- I interviewed Amanda about her big day and will be sharing some of her thoughts looking back.

The day began at Kadiza Hair Studio- Jessica did a fabulous job as always!

And then we headed to Plainview-

Can you believe baby Atlynn is getting so big?

Hunter + Amanda chose to have a first look. I asked her if she was glad they had and here's what she had to say:

"It was just such a special moment to see each other before the ceremony, because it gave us a chance to see each other and just relax for that moment. From then on, it felt like the day flew by! So it was nice to have the quiet moment before things got busy. Also, having the First Look gave us the opportunity to get some much desired pictures done so we could get straight to our guests after the ceremony. I have no regrets with doing a First Look."

I love this moment between sisters!

Amanda said being with her Dad right before he walked her down the aisle was one of her favorite moments. 

"I'm the youngest of 3 girls so I feel like I'm definitely a 'daddy's girl'. It was just my dad and I in the hall, and it was the first time of the day that I got to see him by ourselves. So I took that opportunity to tell him that I love him (and almost started crying!) But I loved that moment with my dad."

These two made a grand exit in a plane!