Cynthia + Juan Carlos Azteca Ballroom Wedding | Donna, Texas

Cynthia and her sister Alejandra met with me in the early part of 2013 to discuss her summer 2014 wedding. After an early morning conversation, Cynthia and Juan Carlos decided to hire me for their wedding. I was so excited to have earned their trust and business and anxiously awaited their engagement session, Cynthia's bridal session, and wedding day. While it was not the earliest someone had hired me for their wedding date, (someone once hired me two years in advance!!) it did feel like the Ruiz's wedding date would take a while to arrive. We scheduled their engagement session in the early summer of 2013 and Cynthia's bridal's for the spring right before the wedding. It was so difficult having to wait about three months before sharing her bridals! 

Juan Carlos and Cynthia are so genuinely in love with each other. While they seem timid at first, once you gain their trust you meet two incredibly sweet human beings. Both educators, they each worked with me diligently during their sessions, anytime I had questions getting to know them, and on their wedding day. I am so excited they have wed this past summer and I am sure they will be blessed with a healthy, beautiful, and loving marriage. 

Congratulations Cynthia and Juan Carlos. Be blessed in every step of your new journey! Hugs.

Cecilia + Carlos | Guerra's Ballroom Wedding | Elsa, Texas

Cecilia and Carlos were wed on the last day of May this year and I had the pleasure of spending the day documenting their celebration. After their engagement session early in January, I was eager to see what Cecilia had planned for her special day. I knew the theme and direction in which she wanted to take the design elements of her wedding. During many of our consultations, Cecilia and her mom mentioned a few of the details they were eagerly planning. It was awesome to see so many of the ideas she had come to life!

Cecilia had an absolutely beautiful dress, with beautiful long sleeves. She looked every bit the demure bride in it. It looked absolutely appropriate for her beautiful church wedding. Once at the reception venue, I excitedly wandered around the rustic themed dance hall and admired all of the little country details I found. It was absolutely cool and very rustic. 

Carlos and Cecilias love boots, hats and big trucks. Their wedding reception was very much all about their love of the outdoor country lifestyle. It was awesome!

Cecilia and Carlos, it was an honor to document your wedding day. It was lovely to see Carlos so excited as his bride walked towards him down the aisle. Sweet glances and giggles during the ceremony only portrayed how ready they were to be married. So in love, congratulations!!!

Marissa + Greg Namar Wedding | South Padre Island, Texas

Marissa and Greg were married in the spring in South Padre Island, Texas. While they had a beach destination wedding, their celebration was focused more on the amazing wedding venue and family and friends to celebrate. Marissa had the lovely view and surroundings of an island wedding without all the sand and wind in her hair. It was awesome! 

I met Marissa a year ago while she was searching for her wedding photographer. We communicated over email, met in person, and eventually I was hired for the job. I was very excited to hear about the details of her wedding and learning about her fiancé, Greg. The two of them are highly successful in their careers and were ready to embark on the next step in their relationship. 

Marissa is an analytical thinker, thanks in part to her law career, and when I met Greg I could see he brought out the best smiles in her. During their engagement session I observed Greg make his blushing bride smile and giggle at every instance he had a chance. The two of them make a lovely couple and are very much in love. Their families at the wedding were so excited for their union and the love was so apparent all around. 

At seven months pregnant, I was pretty quick on my feet thanks in part to my second shooter, and newly acquired friend, Ben from Ben Briones Studios. Thank you Ben for your assistance; I truly appreciate it! And in mentioning thanks, I thank Marissa and Greg for entrusting me with their wedding day. Congratulations you two!

Again, congratulations Greg and Marissa! It was a pleasure getting to know you both over the past year and documenting you celebrate your wedding day. Best wishes and all the blessings to the happy couple! 

Krystal + Mickey Cielo Banquet Hall Wedding | San Juan, Texas

When I shared Krystal and Mickey's engagement photos back in early December, I may have mentioned that they had literally hired me for their wedding two weeks prior to their date. Believe it or not, this does not beat the record… I once had a bride hire me on a Thursday evening before her Saturday afternoon wedding! Krystal and Mickey planned a lovely wedding filled with lovely details, lots of love, and plenty of family and friends. I am delighted and honored that they chose me to photograph their celebration and it should be noted that it was a great wedding to end the 2013 season. 

From the getting ready process until the fun-filled reception, this couple truly made me feel like more than a wedding vendor. I am so humbled to have such lovely and caring clients; Krystal and Mickey were no exception. This couple had a wedding filled with overjoyed hearts of guests so excited to see them wed. After a few years of dating, the newest Mr. and Mrs. are well on their way to living their very own happily ever after. 

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Krystal and Mickey, thank you so much for hiring me as your photographer. More importantly, thank you for making me feel just like one of your guests. You were exceptional to work with and I am delighted to have been able to document such an important moment in your lives. I wish you both a lifetime of health, love and happiness. On a side note, a big thank you to one of my summer 2014 brides for the highest of recommendation that secured me this last minute wedding… Thank you Vanessa!

Have a great week friends!