“Joseph and I met in Austin, Texas while we were both students at UT. Originally being from Houston, we’ve come to think of Austin as a second home. During our engagement, it was easy to pick Austin as the location for our wedding because we feel like that’s where our love for each other started, so why not go back and share our wedding with our closest friends and family in a location so close to our hearts? Once we visited Barr Mansion we knew it was the place where we would be married. Barr Mansion was truly a breathtaking place to get married. Joseph and I both love the outdoors and natural beauty. We felt that Barr Mansion encompassed the rustic elegance and natural beauty that we hoped to capture on our wedding day. We were also drawn to Barr by its historical elegance and wanted to incorporate that into our "theme," which is why…”

“I turned over at 7:30 in the morning and realized our wedding day was actually this very day. I had dreams, then nightmares, then more dreams about this particular morning for months. But, in ten short hours I would actually be married to my best friend in the whole world…”

After such a rain-filled, stormy week, I wasn't sure what kind of weather to expect for Lauren & Justin's wedding in Greenville. Thankfully, it was an absolutely gorgeous day! Spring was in full bloom all around us. I enjoyed meeting both Justin, and Lauren's families. It is always special being a part of such a big moment in someone's life. I'm blessed to have been able to capture their day and allow them to relive it over and over again.

Being able to capture Paul & Kristal's big day was great for a couple of reasons (well, MANY more than that...lol). Selfishly, it was nice for me to be able to go back to the city I called home for 5 years; a period I believe was crucial in my growth as a person, as well as a culturally enlightening experience for a guy from a small town in South Carolina. Secondly, it was such a treat being able to visit and really see such a historic cathedral in all its splendor. With that being said, please allow me to backtrack for a moment. The day began at the absolutely gorgeous St. Anthony Hotel in downtown San Antonio. I loved every elegant detail of this beautiful hotel. As I mentioned previously…

“It was such a beautiful day for a wedding at the Duchman Winery in Driftwood, Texas. Lauren and Paul had so many family and friends travel thousands of miles to share in this moment. Though the humidity was beating us all down by the end of the day, these two, as well as their wedding party, didn't allow the Texas heat to take away from their excitement of the special day. I wish Lauren and Paul well on their new journey as husband and wife.”