Erica Bensten State Park Bridal Portraits | Mission, Texas

Marisol Roten February 17, 2015

In December, I photographed Erica's bridal session. Twice.

Yes, you read correctly - twice. All just a mere few days before her wedding!!! The best part about photographing such a beautiful bride is the fact that both times provided us with really funny experiences and stories to share. All in all, it was an absolute joy to see such a special friend and sister in her beautiful gown. I shared Erica and George's wedding a few days ago and mentioned that they opted out of having formal portraits done on their wedding day. It was different from what I am used to but in retrospect, I can totally understand why Erica may have felt like she had enough photos, ha ha!

Anyway, she had the most beautiful dress ever! It was completely different from anything I had ever seen before. The top was sleeveless yet modestly covered, there was a beautiful blinded out belt, and the mermaid bottom was tiered and ribboned - wow!!!

Erica, you made a beautiful bride!!

Happy Tuesday friends!

The Swoon Getaway Motor Club Bridal Show | Austin, Texas

Marisol Roten February 16, 2015

Earlier this month I participated in The Swoon's Bridal show held in Austin, Texas at the Getaway Motor Club. It was an awesome experience and I absolutely loved the show's environment. I had the pleasure of meeting with lovely and uniquely awesome brides as well as amazing event vendors. It was the perfect environment for my brand and I felt so comfortable among such talented artists.

Inked Fingers (www.inkedfingers.com) were the official photographers for the event and I am so thankful they were able to capture some photos of my booth. I was very excited about it because it was a last minute request and my husband, being as awesome as he is, delivered and built me an awesome custom pop-up-booth. Thank you Joshua!!!

In the span of three days we signed up, designed, and built the table just in time for the show. I am so excited to share photos with you and look forward to next year's Swoon!

Thank you Austin!

Photos by Inked Fingers (www.inkedfingers.com)

You can find more information about The Swoon and its future upcoming shows at www.theswoon.com. And a special thank you to Inked Fingers for their lovely captures of my booth and self. Thank you! www.inkedfingers.com

Erica + George Kalos Event Center Wedding | Mission, Texas

Marisol Roten February 11, 2015

Erica and George were married recently at the Kalos Event Center in Mission, Texas. It was the first time (I think!) that I have photographed a wedding at this location. I have in fact been to the location along with its sister location, the Corinthian Event Center, both in Mission, Texas for a few different times for both events and weddings as a guest. This time, however, I was honored with the pleasure of not only witnessing my sorority sister say "I do" as a guest but as the photographer with the duty of documenting it.

It should be noted, for all you brides out there planning wedding, that no task is too daunting and it is never too late to ask if a vendor is available. Erica actually waited until the very last minute to hire me! It should also be noted, however, that she is not the first or only bride to hire me so quickly before the actual event date. I have, in fact, had someone hire me the Thursday before their Saturday wedding but that was quite a few years ago!

But I digress... Erica and George were finally married late last year and I couldn't be happier for them. While Erica and I did not attend the same college, we are sorority sisters and have become very close as alumnae. She was one of the few people who attended my very intimate wedding. She also gifted my husband and I our uniquely amazing wedding guest book. Perhaps I should share it with you, the reader, some day.

While Erica and George dated for a few years and then were engaged for another full year, I had not had the pleasure of spending much time with them together. Soon after becoming engaged, George's job took him across the country and I simply had the joy of hearing about him from his bride. Perhaps on the most important occasion of all, I finally saw firsthand the love that George possesses for Erica. Every time I saw him look at his bride, and eventual wife, he beamed with joy and an everlasting smile. George is completely in love with Erica and Erica is fully in love with him. It was beautiful to watch and I look forward to seeing their marriage grow with age.

Congratulations George and Erica!

The best part about being the boss, when I actually get to work and hang out with my little ones! Erica insisted the kiddos attend the wedding... and I am so glad my little family did. Abby and I got to dance in the end, so much fun!

This couple decided they didn't want bride and groom portraits. While a little odd for the timeline's I am used to, I actually got to eat when everyone else did. Ha! It was awesome :)
A week before, however, Erica had a bridal session so I'll share those with you soon.

Again, congrats Erica and George. Well wishes for a healthy and long marriage!!!

The Swoon Event Bridal Show | Austin, Texas

Marisol Roten January 28, 2015

If you are in the Central Texas area and find yourself near Austin this weekend, please join me and some amazing wedding vendors at the Getaway Motor Club for The Swoon Event. It is going to be a special show for you brides to visit and mingle with some really cool vendors. Whether you are planning your upcoming wedding or next big event, The Swoon will have a multitude of great vendors for you to inquire with all under the same roof. Come visit me and say HI!

See you there!

Erica Bensten State Park Bridal Portraits | Mission, Texas

The Swoon Getaway Motor Club Bridal Show | Austin, Texas

Erica + George Kalos Event Center Wedding | Mission, Texas

The Swoon Event Bridal Show | Austin, Texas

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