Magnolia Hotel Wedding: Chrissy & Billy

Eleven years… That’s how long Chrissy and Billy have been in love. Since high-school, they’ve shared prom, 12th grade graduation, under-grad, law school, dental school, video-game developing, and wedding planning. Together. So when their best friends toasted to C&B’s love on their wedding day last Saturday, the typical marriage advice (i.e., “Never go to bed angry,” etc.) was left out. Because “It’s always been Chrissy and Billy.” And they’ve got this down..

C&B – We’re left speechless by the opportunity you’ve given us to capture this love you’ve perfected for the last eleven years. We are humbled by your trust. Stoked about your images. And soo excited for your future. Hope you’re honeymooning it up!! Enjoy your sneak peek! XOXO!!

The wedding ceremony took place at St. Mark’s Episcopal on Bellaire Boulevard. AKA, the most gorgeous church in the world…I literally stopped breathing when I first saw this bouquet designed by Flowers by Lisa. And you know I had to try out the new macro on Chrissy and Billy’s beautiful rings!These shoes.. If I owned them I’d wear them with ev-er-y-thang. Chantelle by Stuart Weitzman.And while we’re at it, a quick segway. :) It has been SO hard not to share these bridal images of Chrissy we took about a month back. She brought it FIERCE.I love the challenge of shooting Hermann Park in a different way each time! Isn’t she lovely?
Bottom right: FAVORITE.Chrissy, you’ve got to be THEE cutest person on the planet. I love this moment captured on the left…And now we’re back to the wedding day! :) Our assistant/third-shooter Kaley grabbed this shot of the girls’ prep, and I’m diggin’ the composition.How have I not mentioned where Chrissy’s dress is from yet?! It’s Melissa Sweet. And it was made for her. Clearly.Billy doing some last-minute prep just moments before the first-look!I love, love, LOVE when my brides and grooms opt for a first-look. It ensures a much smoother and more relaxed day all around. :)Ahh, cue the happy tears. I just love this couple…The timeline Chrissy and I worked together to create allowed for a solid 30 minutes of portrait time for just the two of them. BAM.
They just fit.
C… You’re breath-taking. Like. Seriously.It was definitely a little drizzly at this point in the day, but thankfully, St. Mark’s had us covered. :)Well St. Mark’s, and Billy himself. Such a gentleman!Time to put in the veil and get MUUURRIED.Chrissy’s expression while walking down the aisle was priceless.The vows.So, so happy!!The reception was held at the Magnolia Hotel downtown. Such a sweet atmosphere. And for those of you wondering where to get these super-cute letters? Try BHLDN. :)The uplighting. The pin lighting. The candles. Sooo romantic.Kaley’s responsible for this awesome flame shot!Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Stiernberg!!The first dance…We loooved working with C&B’s whole wedding party. And the MOH and best man, Emily and Tom, killed their speeches!This crew danced up a storm. Chrissy’s parents were one of the firsts on the dance floor. :)Best ever.You can never go wrong with a bubble-filled grand exit!The ending of a day eleven years in the making. :)

Happy Thursday!!