2009 March 31 « Heather Wendling Photography

Valerie and Ryan - March 2009 - Georgetown, Texas

The first wedding I shot as an assistant for Ever After Images was held at Angel Springs Ranch in Georgetown. The venue is great with a large outdoor area covered by oak trees and surrounded by rolling hills and a reception hall just steps away. All-in-one venues are completely stress-free for the bride, groom and their families and guests. The weather was chilly and clouds threatened rain but held off for the outdoor ceremony. I love overcast skies because they provide perfect light for photographs and clouds add drama and texture to scenes.

I spent most of time time prior to the ceremony with the groom and groomsmen. This group was very relaxed and ready for the ceremony to begin well in advance, so there was plenty of time for candid photos and group portraits. Ryan gave each his friends a beautiful beer glass engraved with their name, of course the glasses found their way into the photos. The colors for the wedding were bright pink and chocolate brown and the sweet fragrance of lilies from the bouquets and decorations filled the air of the reception hall and seating area for the ceremony. I didn’t catch a glimpse of Valerie until she walked down the aisle with her charming father and couldn’t help but smile – the happiness in her heart shone straight through and she was absolutely beautiful.

One favorite images from this wedding was taken seconds after Valerie and Ryan walked down the aisle to conclude the ceremony. Valerie and Ryan are gazing at one another in that sweet, loving, excited way which is a trademark for newlyweds. Some of my other favorite images are from the dance floor – the bride and groom took many spins and many of the guests were celebrating and dancing the night away. This wedding was a wonderful celebration – the happiness and love shared by friends and family just filled the air.

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