Vincent and Kelly's Wedding

Vincent and Kelly celebrated their wedding at the Wildwood Inn in Denton. I photographed it with the help of an assistant, Layla, last weekend, and was glad I could be there for their beautiful day of celebration.

The front of the inn showcased European styling in its architecture, which generally encompasses tall windows spaced evenly:

One of the bridesmaids readies her dress:


While Kelly couldn't keep hands off her dress!:


Kelly applies makeup in the bathroom:


Vincent arrives, and speaks with some of the guests that arrived early. I then took him and the groomsmen out for a few photos:






Kelly reacts to a joke, while her mother does what they do best, look after their children:




Once all the guest were seated, the rear doors slide open, introducing Kelly and her father down the aisle:


Kelly mother tried pretty hard to hold back the tears:




After articulate words were spoken, with a few jokes in between, Vincent slides the ring onto Kelly's finger:


The newly wed share a moment with the wedding party in the hallway after the ceremony was finished:


While the reception was quickly being set up, I brought the party to the front to try some poses:








Everyone started settling in, corks came off wine bottles, and the sounds of disposable cameras set on each table filled the air with its clicks:


A couple of views showing how the inn and its terrace stays cool by the surrounding trees:




A detailed shot of the rings next to not one but four wedding cakes!:


And a few more details:


When it came to the toasts, the stories were nice - albeit a few embarrassing moments particularly for Vincent, but they were still very kindhearted:




Vincent and Kelly were all smiles as they made the first slice of their cake:




When the dancing started, and I used the rear sliding doors as a framing device here:




Before Vincent's grandmother left for the night, she gave the couple an antique quilt. Normally, I thought this was something she made herself or was passed down through generations, but I was wrong. I learned that it was started in 1899, but never completed by another family. The grandmother then found it in an antique store and then finished it. I don't think they'll be picnicking with this anytime soon!:


Kelly shows her ring during a conversation:


Vincent joined some of the guys in celebrating with cigars outside:


Vincent and Kelly had the bouquet and garter toss outside, too:




When their special day came to a close, bubbles flew through the air, and the two briefly made their exit - and turned around because they stayed at the inn!:


I wish them only the best of luck, and sincerely thank Vincent and Kelly for bringing me out on their day!

Rasy Ran Photography

David and Shannon's Wedding

David and Shannon chose to hold their wedding in Frisco at the Frisco Heritage Center. The wedding had charming and quaint atmosphere - a very welcoming feeling I can always appreciate.

Shannon's wedding and exit dresses hang next to each other in the fitting room:


Angie Williams laid out make-up palettes in preparation of Shannon and her bridesmaids:


One of the bridesmaids checks the back of her hairdo with the aid of two mirrors:


Shannon has a heart bracelet with a locket, which has been used in past generations for weddings, put on in the fitting room:


Lisa, Shannon's mother, smiles while helping Shannon get ready for her wedding day:


We brought David over from the church next door for a side by side shot. I smile when I get the opportunity of taking this type of image since they can't see each other until the wedding:


Shannon takes a peek outside the house while guests arrive:


Finally, it's show time! Everyone is at the church, music is playing, and Shannon enters. All rise, and David is all smiles:




Soon, as fast as time flies, the ceremony nears the end - without a hiccup. David and Shannon pour salt during the salt covenant ceremony:


As they make their way down the aisle, with their backs kissed by the sun, they catch smiles and cameras:


The two make a re-entrance to the church for post-ceremony formal portraits:




The Frisco Railroad Depot reception setup was very elegant, and definitely inviting:


The newly wed meet and greet at each guest table in the depot:


When it came to speeches, they were short, sweet, and sincere (how's that for alliteration?):


Their wedding cake, dropped off by Cake Kreations, was sliced and served:


One of the guests works her penmanship by signing a framed easel they had in the front:


After photographing numerous bouquet and garter tosses, I tend to predict that couples toss them in nearly the same spot. Whether it's a secret collaboration between the two or just pure coincidence, I at least have photographic evidence to substantiate my claims:




A detailed image of all the detailed imagery:


A before we all knew it, their special day has come to an end! The guests sent them off with seeds, shouts, and applause:


Rasy Ran Photography