It was one of the moments when you find yourself stumbling to say "yes," way too soon. I couldn't seem to let her know fast enough that I completely, 100% in some instant way understood what she was envisioning for her wedding day.
"This isn't going to be huge, blown out wedding." There are only going to be @ 25 people there...that includes Federico and I. It's at this small intimate restaurant , with a garden on the side where the ceremony will take place. This wedding will be classy, full of family, friends and celebration; in a very mature, intimate authentic fashion."
Ahhhh! Can you hear the angels singing?? I knew. I knew that this was exactly the type of wedding I could do. I knew looking at her mom and aunt, who are the most adorable twins I have ever met, that still act like twins, dress like twins and are still each other best friends, that this had to happen. Not sure she knew it but quicker than normal, I knew there wasn't going to be anyway for me not to say "yes," to being her wedding photographer.
To be frank, I am just not a commercially-event type girl. Never have been. Ironic that I spent most of my corporate career at the big ol' Halliburton, but nonetheless the first chance I had to follow my heart, I did. And after many prudes, pushes, and doors literally being swung open in front of my face I entered into the wedding industry very, very hesitantly.
I love to tell a story through photographs. Could do it all day, everyday. And I guess in a way I do. I love a women who knows exactly what she wants and isn't going to compromise so that she can fit into some "package" or certain "style" that is trendy. Alexandra Skaggs defines this in so many ways- elegance, natural beauty and maturity way beyond her years. I fell in love with her instantly!
After traveling to Argentina...(see? Adventurous!)...she met and says Federico stole her heart, who is just Alexandra's perfect fit!
The Rehearsal Dinner was held at her Aunt's house, whom has the most impeccable taste and is a total joy to be around. Her and Her mom are like the Aunt's everyone should have!
Rehearsal Dinner -
Food - La Vista
Flowers - buckner flowers
The Wedding started out at Hotel Granduca, where everyone got ready and just hung out. Then we headed over to Ouisies, where the ceremony and reception would take place. One other cool part of this whole deal was that Alexandra's brother was the officiant! He also married her other brother and his wife and officially retired after the ceremony!
Hair - Urban Retreat - Sarah
Make Up - Bobbi Brown from Neiman Marcus (her name was Rhonda)
Music - Mark Towns http://www.marktowns.com/
Flowers - This is Ouisies recommendation - Frances of FM Designs fmdesigns2007@gmail.com,
Dress - Monique Lhuillier from Louise Blum (I think they went out of business)
Shoes - Mary Norton, I ordered from Gilt Groupe
Hotel - Hotel Granduca - www.granducahouston.com - we LOVED the hotel.
Enjoy just a few, well, maybe more like 30 images of highlights!
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Thu, November 26, 2009
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