Tara and David's wedding has came and gone (booo!) but we finally get to share their beautiful day with you (yay!!) so that's the good news. This amazing couple got married at 7F Lodge in College Station. We've never shot a wedding there, but we were fans of the venue, so we were really excited when we first heard from Tara and David. First, we love College Station so any time we get the chance to go back to that town we do. Aside from that, Tara and David were a really cool couple that we hit it off with from the beginning.

It's easy to see that Tara and David "get it." And by "get it" I mean that they understand that personal details are so important when it comes to planning your wedding. Now don't get me wrong, I like "stuff" just as much as the next person, but I *reaaaaally* like "stuff" when it is personal to the couple. I'd been following Tara's wedding Pinterest board for months now, so I had a hunch that this wedding was going to have some spectacular personal details. As we arrived at 7F and saw everything being set up, I was so excited for Tara and David - this was truly going to be *their* day.

The first cool detail I saw was the favor table. Tara and David are coffee people... so they had a few of their favorite blends out, along with scoops and oh-so-adorable burlap bags for guests to fill and take as they left. What a cute idea!

Another one of their favors are the little takeaway cards with the blue heart on them. These are actual wildflowers! You just plant the heart in the ground and wildflowers will pop up when they are in season. We can't wait to see ours when they bloom!

Here's the glamourous Tara, along with her mom and sister finishing preparations for the day.

A helping hand from Grandma.

I know many photographers encourage a first look but Luke and I aren't partial either way. I believe each couple knows what's the best plan for them. Tara and David chose to do a first look (as did Luke and I, by the way) - which was great for them! I loved seeing how excited David was waiting to see his bride, and then how overcome with emotion he was as he turned around. It's a special moment to be shared with each other.

One of the big perks of a first look is definitely the portrait time. Tara and David took lots of portraits before the wedding. Photographers dream couple!

7F Lodge has soooo many fun nooks and crannies, so we loved walking around with Tara and David and seeing what we could find. This was actually their cabin for the night of the wedding. How cute!

Another amazing personal detail! David and his father made this box to use during their wedding ceremony. It's such a cool idea! Tara and David each wrote love letters to one another and put them in the box, then sealed it up during the ceremony. According to the instructions that the pastor said, they are to only open it up on their 10 year anniversary, or if they're going through a rough time. I'm fascinated by this!

This adorable chapel is where they said I do!

And they are married! After a few portraits, we all walked over to the reception to get the party started!

These folks knew how to cut loose and have a good time!

One of the highlights of the night was when Gangnam Style came on. The entire wedding party knew the dance and got out there and made it look easy. Can I be your friends forever?

Tara and David - thank you for letting us be a part of your day. We are so glad to have met you and become friends during this time! Thank you for letting us in your inner circle, expanding our Harry Potter knowledge, being our Instagram buddies... and the list goes on and on. I can't wait to see where life takes you both.

To sign their guest book and see the rest of their wedding day photos, click here.

Country chic at it's finest!

We had the pleasure of spending the day with a very special set of families to celebrate Jillian and Cole's marriage. We've been so excited about this wedding for almost a whole year. Jillian and her mom kept us updated while they planned this event, sharing with us colors, fabric swatches, and family history, and how it was going to be incorporated into the day.

The day arrived and it surely was beautiful. How about this church?

The ring bearer carried this very {very} old family bible down the aisle.

The garter had charms and special photos on it; each one meant something to Jillian.

And here she is... the beautiful bride! We had our film camera with us that day, and a roll of black and white film loaded. We only took a few pictures on film, and here is our favorite. Jillian, you are lovely!

A quiet moment with dad right before walking down the aisle.

The reception was full of amazing rustic and shabby chic details. Not a detail was left out!

Are they happy, or what?

Right around sunset, we went outside with the couple for a few more portraits. We couldn't resist snapping a photo of Jillian's lovely bouquet, wrapped in burlap and lace, with the setting sun behind her.

Jillian and Cole, you have blessed us so much by allowing us to be a part of your wedding day. We're so happy for the love you two share and the sure-to-be happily ever after that you two will live together. Best wishes for a long and happy life together!

View more photos of Jillian and Cole's wedding day, and sign their virtual guestbook.

We had an amazing time in Austin with Lydia and Brandon!

Lydia and Brandon's downtown Austin wedding was a Texan's dream! The bride and groom met while in college at Baylor University, and both are Texas natives. They chose to travel to Austin to be married and selected a historic downtown gem, Central Christian Church, for the ceremony. The church's fourth century-inspired Italian architecture and handsome ironwork served as a lovely backdrop for their touching marriage ceremony.

Lydia is such a strikingly beautiful person! She is fun to be around and oh-so-kind. She greeted us both with excited hugs as we carried our stuff into the church. That's the kind of people Lydia and Brandon are: even though we only met through becoming their wedding photographer, they have always treated us like friends.

This picture makes me get a lump in my throat! Lydia and her mother have such a special relationship. I realized this when we shot Lydia's bridals a few months ago and her mother came along. How lucky they are to have each other!

This giant gavel happened to be sitting around at the church - and it is so fitting for Lydia, who actually graduated at the top of her class from Baylor Law!

Lydia has a timeless and classic style. She wore an elegant lace gown with a cutout back, and her blonde hair was pinned into a stylish twist. An antique hairpin held her birdcage veil.

Speaking of families, Brandon also comes from a great one. In one of my favorite pictures of the day, Brandon's sister peeks in on her brother getting pinned with his boutonniere.

These yellow billy ball flowers are all the rage! I love how they compliment the yellow and white roses in the bouquet.

What a beautiful church they chose!

Lydia and Brandon each wrote letter to one another and exchanged gifts before they were married. I love their expressions!

A couple of last minute giggles between mother and daughter before getting ready to head down the aisle.

One of my favorite moments of any wedding we've shot! Lydia and Brandon each prayed for each other and aloud to each other, quietly.

Both sets of parents also wrote special letters to be read aloud to the bride and groom. The letters were full of words that made us all laugh and cry happy tears.

What a great looking couple!

Texas, our Texas! If this doesn't make you feel proud to be a Texan, nothing will!

This antique cake topper was from many many years ago and belonged to Brandon's grandparents.

After the special dances and toasts, the dance floor was open - and this group knew how to cut a rug.

Any Baylor Bears in the house? There were plenty here!

Lydia and Brandon, you had a beautiful day and we are so glad that you brought us to Austin to photograph it. We have loved every minute of spending time with you guys and we can't wait to see all of the adventures that life takes you on!

To view more photos and sign Lydia and Brandon's guest book, click here!

This wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty! To view their feature, click here!