Lauren and Keegan's wedding, (you may remember them from their engagements here), was a spectacular one to be a part of! They held their ceremony at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and reception at the Richmond House in Richmond, TX.
I began photographing them at the Gallery of Salons in Sugar Land, where Lauren and her bridesmaids got their hair styled and ready before the big occasion:
The gallery was also in season and ready for Halloween, if you make note of some of the decorations:
One of the bridesmaids smiles as Lauren gets her hair done:
As Lauren said it best, "no pain, no gain!"
Here, I framed Lauren through a part of the door opening:
As we neared completion of the hairdo, there was feedback from multiple people, and I wanted to reinforce that image with the numerous focal points in this image:
We arrived at the Richmond House so the ladies could finish getting ready - and get Lauren into her white dress:
I photographed Lauren around the house, and she was nothing short of elegant:
I couldn't forget the rest of the gang, too!:
When we arrived at the church, Lauren took a minute with her mom to share her last moments before entering:
Everyone lined up, and Keegan is all eyes down the aisle:
The priest joked how it the wedding should have been a commercial for Maybelline, because Lauren's mascara was holding great through her tears!:
As time flew past, the ceremony came to an end, but not before the grand kiss and exit from Mr. and Mrs. McIlvaine:
When I arrived back at the Richmond House, guests mingled with the newly wed, and their cake topper provides a nice detail:
Of course, there can't be a Texas wedding without boots and a hat!:
A few of the details that caught my eye that day:
It was time to cut the cake, and toast to the best couple of the night:
The dancing of the night stood out greatly. It started with Lauren and Keegan, and then moved onto the Grand March. For those who don't know what it is, couples are to line up and make their way through the house, separate upon re-entry, and re-join on the third go around with a tunnel at the end. It symbolizes a couple's unity, and commitment to each other in life. They finished with a dollar dance, to give each guest an opportunity to spend time with Lauren and Keegan:
I photographed the guys later that night, and more importantly the gifts for each one - with their name personally etched:
Lauren's interpretation of the bouquet toss was a traditional one, but Keegan, he just turned around and threw it!:
All good nights must come to an end, and the two made their way to leave on Keegan's new Harley:
Mr. and Mrs. McIlvaine, I wish you only the best in your future, and I thank you for letting me be there that day!
Rasy Ran Photography
