J + E | The Eagle Historic Warehouse Wedding | Hillsboro

I can’t believe it’s been well over a year since I sat down with Jazmine and Erik to talk about their wedding at The Eagle Historic Warehouse in Hillsboro, Texas. I instantly loved the way they interact with each other, their love story, and how much they both adore animals. They both have extremely good hearts and I knew working with them would be a pleasure.

I had the absolute best time with them during their engagement session at Lake Ray Roberts - even when Jaz hurt her ankle near the beginning of the session and we decided to keep the rest of it limited to the spot we had landed without too much movement on her part when it came to posing. They both aced it and were so natural together.

Their wedding day came and went so quickly, but it was truly one of the highlights of my year. Their venue has some fantastic lighting, I’m obsessed with the brick inside the ceremony and reception space, and it’s nestled in the heart of some gorgeous old buildings all surrounded by unique alleyways with fantastic little spots for shooting. I can’t describe how wonderful (and hysterical!) their wedding party was and how sweet their families were - I seriously had the best time. My favorite part of the day was their first look because, after dancing around excitedly after seeing his gorgeous bride, Erik let out a loud “WHOOP!",” which was just the most genuine and awesome reaction. And then I cried because it was such a perfectly “Erik and Jaz” moment.

And I have to send a special shoutout to my girl, Nikki Lair, who acted as their planner and day of coordinator - she did a phenomenal job. And a second shoutout to John Bowman with Rock the Planet DJ. Chris and I hired John and his wife for our wedding and have been recommending them to everyone since then - working with them is such a blast because they really keep the party going and know how to read the room. (So, hire them!)

Here are a few of my favorites from Jaz’s and Erik’s gorgeous wedding day…

xx,
S.

Venue: The Eagle HIstoric Warehouse / Planning & Coordination: Nikki Lair / Dress: Stella York c/o Pence and Panache Bridal & Tuxedo / Shoes: Glitter Shoe Co. / Suspenders: BowTieLoveINC / MUA/Hair: Kortney Adams / Florals: Growing Ideas Florist / DJ: Rock the Planet, John Bowman / Cake: Loft22 / Catering: Chile Pepper Grill

S + C | Jefferson Tower Events Wedding | Oak Cliff

Y’all. I just love these two. I know I say that every time, but I was so fortunate to truly find some kindred spirits in Shannon and Chris when they booked me to photograph their wedding at Jefferson Tower Events in Oak Cliff. I am still not over over how gorgeous that venue is…and how amazing their team of vendors were. Add on the fact that Shannon truly has some of the loveliest taste - it was such a pleasure to be there with them and their loved ones. And please keep in mind that this sneak peek doesn’t even include any of the rooftop sunset photos…BUT THAT WAS A REAL THING.

This was a day that was full of all the best kinds of real emotion. There’s something so sweet about their love. So without pretense. So without judgement. Just absolute tenderness and rock-solid-you-can’t-always-count-on-me-ness at the same time. The stuff that lasting marriages are built on. And now that the pregnancy emotions have gotten to me, I just have to say that it was such an honor to meet these two and to work with them. I really couldn’t have asked for a better experience to tie up some of my last weddings of the year before my maternity leave kicks in.

At any rate, I struggled to select 20-30 images for a sneak peek, so here are a TON of some of my favorites. Trust that there are SO MANY MORE and that it was a real challenge to even narrow it down to some of these. Three more weddings and I’m done for the year, y’all. I can’t believe it, but I’m so grateful to have been able to be a witness to some of the most genuine love ever this year. What a dang gift.

Also, Sergeant Pepper (their dog) is officially my favorite wedding dog ever. Hands down.

xx,
S.

Venue: Jefferson Tower Events | Oak Cliff, TX
Coordination: Pretty Little Planners | Angela Wiley Webb (cannot recommend her enough, brides!)
Florals: Silka Sanchez | Jefferson Tower Events
HMU: Brittany Jones Hair and Makeup
Catering: Heim Barbecue & Catering
Pies: Emporium Pies
Groom’s Tux: The Black Tux
Bride’s Attire: Maggie Sottero | Mockingbird Bridal
Alterations: Becky Fowler’s Bridal Alterations
Special thanks to Laura Durham for second shooting for me.

Régine + Jeremy | Denton Bayless Selby House Wedding + OSDH Reception

I've gushed over them before and definitely will again, because this is not the last of them that you will see on the blog... but I adore Régine and Jeremy. They are precious, sweet humans and I want to somehow figure out how to adopt them into my family. Their wedding day kicked off with a first look on the courthouse lawn, praying that the rain would hold back, a beautifully moving ceremony on the lawn of the Historic Bayless-Selby House, an intimate lunch at Barley & Board, and a reception at everyone's favorite - Oak Street Draft House. Doesn't get much more Denton than that, right? Anyway, there are a ton of photos here, so congrats if you make it all the way to the end. I had a hard time narrowing it down, obviously. Sorry not sorry, folks. Special thanks to Denton County Brewing Company for letting us sneak in for a few shots.

J+R -
I just love y'all so much. It makes me want to KKW cry. That's how much.
xx,
S.
 

Allegra + Brian | Denton Civic Center Wedding

If I don't check myself, I'll end up writing paragraphs about how wonderful these people are - as are all of the people around them. I've known Allegra for many years and it was such an honor to be there with her and Brian, as they celebrated one of the most important chapters in their love story. Feels. All of the feels. I'm going to check myself only because there are just...lots of images ahead. Lots. Like, good luck waiting for this to load on your phone lots.

A+B: we just love you guys, both as individuals and as a couple. It's really cool when things come full circle, huh? It has been such a joy to have you in our lives and we're looking forward to many years of Monopoly Deal and hangs. We love you.

Special thanks goes out to my girl, Melanie Little Gomez, for rocking the job of second during the reception. xx.