Vintage meets Modern, Ekua's Bridal Portraits

When a bride has a creative idea for a session and is unafraid to be different, I can't help but cheer her on. Ekua described herself as a nontraditional bride who wanted a vintage and modern feel to her photos. It was fun to see how she wove elements of her life into her shoot.....including being a chemistry professor! Hello brains and beauty! Although it was a little toasty outside, she braved the warm temperatures as we started at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, and then moved indoors to Piazza in the Village.

Ekua has an effortless beauty that is so striking and I thoroughly enjoyed her bridal portraits!

An Intimate Wedding at Piazza in the Village; Corey + Ekua

Corey & Ekua's wedding was a sweet intimate gathering filled with family, friends, love, and lots of laughter. Ekua soaked in every moment of the day in her beautiful Terry Costa dress, and Corey was quite the dapper gentleman in his Vera Wang tux.

The bride and groom did a fabulous job creating lots of time for fun photos with their bridal party and for just the two of them as well. While their joy bubbled & overflowed, there were also quiet tender moments that reflected their deeply rooted faith in God, like when they took a moment to pray together right after their first look.

Opulent Cakes did a stunning job on both sets of cakes, especially Corey's ipad groom's cake.

During the reception, Rod Baker kept the crowd entertained with the newlywed game and the staff at Piazza in the Village seamlessly executed a flawless day.

Ekua and Corey, I'm so grateful to have had so many opportunities to photograph you, especially on your wedding day. Thank you for bringing me along to document the next stage in your story. I know the best is yet to come!

Eric + Sibi Jump the Broom

Eric & Sibi's wedding day showcased a beautiful blend of cultures & personal touches.  Friends and family from across the country & the world came together to watch the future Mr. & Mrs. Powers tie the knot. Sibi looked amazing as her father escorted her down the aisle to meet Eric in her lovely Vera Wang bridal gown.  Eric moved his bride to tears as he sang to her during the intimate ceremony at Reflections on Spring Creek in Plano, Texas. After the couple jumped the broom, they walked into the reception sporting their co-ordinating Chuck Taylors embroidered with Mr. Powers & Mrs. Powers.

The newest Mr. & Mrs. enjoyed a reception filled with toasts both sweet and funny, dancing, and a cake prepared by Meringue Bakery.  As they mingled with their guests, those who looked closely would spot their matching tattoos. On the inside of both their forearms is the  Yoruba phrase "ife o ni daru" which translates "love will not fade."  I couldn't wish for a more perfect sentiment for such a special couple!