Kristin and I have known each other since the early high school days, so I was honored and excited when she contacted me about covering her and Kevin’s wedding day. It was to be set at The Retreat at Artesian Lakes (formerly Chain O’ Lakes), where her family owned a cabin that sat right alongside the water. After reviewing some photos of the location and discussing some ideas with Kristin and Kevin, I had high hopes for their wedding day! They opted for a first look, which I always think is a great decision since it leads to naturally emotional moments that are captured so well on film.
When I arrived on the day of the wedding, everything was even better than I’d expected – the cabin was beautiful, the land surrounding it even more so, and the rainy skies of the previous days had opened up to cool breezes and sunshine. It was a perfect day!
Venue
Hilltop Restaurant and Herb Garden
michelletadlock@artesianlakes.com
Make Up
Delara Aubon
Hair
Kate Dulin
Cake
DJ
Flowers
https://www.facebook.com/FantasyFloralsLLc
Wedding Dress
Modern Vintage by Alfred Angelo
Bridesmaid Dresses
Groomsmen Tuxes
Chaplain
Rick Chandler
Rick.chandler@memorialhermann.org
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rick-chandler/42/193/a41
Awesome view!
Dress hanging in the breeze as the bridesmaids waited for their turn in the make up chair.
Sawyer!
The bride’s details
Kristin getting ready!
Beautiful natural light on the porch of the cabin.
Mom helping Kristin into her dress.
Dad helping Kristin with her necklace.
Off to the forest for Kristin and Kevin’s first look. Kristin getting a little nervous here, haha!
One of my favorites of the day. Amazing scenery.
Here comes Kevin!
This is why I love first looks so much. Great moment.
Awesome light, details, and colors out in the forest that day.
Reading each other’s notes before heading to the ceremony.
Kristin helping her dad with his boutonniere.
Kristin and her parents having a special moment inside right before the ceremony.
The bridesmaids!
And the groomsmen.
The ceremony begins!
Post-ceremony celebratory shot!
Fun shots with all the bridesmaids
We tried about 20 times to get the jumping shot. This was the best result!
Again, beautiful, clean light.
Great work on the cakes by Finale by Glenna
First dances
Party!
Bouquet and Garter tosses
And finally, the smokiest exit ever – those must have been some high output sparklers!
Thanks again to Kristin and Kevin for trusting me with your wedding day coverage! I had such a great time at y’all’s wedding. Congrats to you both!