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We have been looking forward to this wedding since shooting Amber and John’s engagement pictures back in April. What an incredibly awesome couple they re! They are easy going, mellow, and in love with each other and their friends and family. Could there be a better combination for a wedding day?

The wedding was held at The Annunciation Catholic Church in downtown Houston on an especially sultry and sizzling summer day. Amber arrived mostly prepared except for the donning of her dress. She was relaxed and introspective as she and her bridesmaids made last minute touch-ups and if she had any pre-wedding jitters I certainly couldn’t tell.

Now, being that I made Amber and John wait so long for this post I may have included a couple more images then normal…

Married!

I had close to 20 images of the first dance marked because, well because I loved them all. I had to call Dustin in to help me narrow it down. Can’t wait to let you see the rest!

Instead of the money dance they had a bid for Amber’s shoe. Now Amber explained to me the intricacies of this tradition but I am afraid I don’t remember the details. Is it a polish custom? What I do know is that lots of money was collected for the couple to enjoy on their honeymoon…

Whenever I am lucky enough to be at a wedding featuring a “Grand March” I always have to use all my resolve to not chunk my camera at the nearest seated person and join in (and really why is anyone sitting during the Grand March?). I have never been a guest during this fun dance but oh it looks like such a happy, jubilee! I am adding it to my bucket list …

more dancing and celebrating…

Can you guess the song they are singing in that last image? If you can I will give you a dollar (a figurative doller, that is). I now believe this song should be played at every wedding.

I was so thankful that Amber and John were willing to leave the middle of the reception for some photos of just the two of them. It was oppressively humid and hot. Not just normal Houston humidity and heat but a sweltering, sweat-inducing, claustrophobic kind of mugginess. We made it about six minutes before running back to the coolness of the reception hall. But six minutes are all we needed to get some classic shots of the new Mr and Mrs…

When we first met to talk about their wedding day, Amber and John continuously  stressed the importance of their family and friends.  Wchen Dustin had the idea to set up an area for portraits of everyone it was the perfect compliment to their kin focused celebration.

What a beautiful and joyous day. John and Amber you are a truly special couple and we thank yo so much for letting us be a part of your day! We hope you had a blast on your honeymoon and hope to see you all again!