Houston Arboretum Wedding: Donna & Corey

It was the way they looked at each other. It was the delicacy of their touch. It was seeing the way they smiled and held each other’s gaze without a word. It was being able to see their underlying friendship that stopped me dead in my tracks multiple times on Donna and Corey’s wedding day. And all I kept thinking was, “How did I become so blessed as to be privy to such beautiful, fleeting moments that mean so much to these two people right in front of me?”

What follows are just a handful those moments. Bright with incredible color and details planned by one of the sweetest brides ever.. This wedding was also my first shot completely with natural light from start to finish. And I’m still head over heels giddy about it. So without further ado, and with many thanks and love to Donna and Corey, I hope you all enjoy this sneak peek!! XOXO!

I loooved Donna’s purple pumps. And Cuts of Color did the most incredible job with the floral. Like, seriously.Isn’t she a stunning bride?This is Corey. Mr. Stylin’.Donna and I worked together to create a really solid wedding day timeline, which included this super sweet first look.One of my favorite moments from that beautiful day. :)Friendship. Love.The colors. The couple. And that awesome bench… Make me smile like nothing else.
Working with this group was a dream come true. Plus they looked daaang good.Ceremony time! And more light. :)Have I mentioned that Donna’s grandmother MADE her dress? Oh to have that amount of sewing prowess…The humidity associated with June weddings in Houston makes the exchanging of rings rather difficult. But it makes for fun moments like this. :)Husband and wife!And the rings to prove it.Cake by Alphorn Bakery. And aren’t these the sweetest favors you’ve ever seen?Dahlias make my heart sing.
The first of three very special dances. Love shooting this stuff. :)Some toasts!And one last moment. The bride and her sister. :)

Happy Wednesday!!