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First Presbyterian Church Amarillo

jarrett + crista • wedding • first presbyterian church, amarillo

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Jarrett + Crista's wedding was my first to shoot after having Liv, and it was such a warm welcome back to the work I love! I really can't say enough about these two- and the family/community they have. Jarrett and Crista are both very intentional people, and that was reflected in so many special ways throughout their day. Leading up to the ceremony, I loved photographing these two as they joyfully anticipated their union as husband and wife. The ceremony was special- Crista's family has a special tradition of the shofar being played at the beginning, as the groom enters the room. They had their bridal party surround them at the altar- a literal cloud of witnesses. Everyone, including the guests, took part in communion as worship. It was a reverent and God-glorifying time- followed by a wonderful celebration! 

At the reception, guests enjoyed delicious food, music, and cake. Crista's cake was classic and elegant, and Jarrett's was a nod to his family's business- Fiesta Foods.  It was clear these two were so glad to be married! They left with a tortilla send-off, which was fun and chaotic and a beautiful ending to the day. Thank you both for trusting me with such a special time! 

Wedding Dress: Catherine Deane @ BHLDN

Groom + Groomsmen: Calvin Klein

Bridesmaids: J. Crew

Hair: Celia Yenor

Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

Floral: Brenda Rusten

Cake: Canyon Cake Company

Reception: Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza

Videography: 41 Productions

michael + meredith • wedding • amarillo, texas

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What a perfect day! The weather, the people, and the venue were absolutely gorgeous- not to mention there was so much love all around. Michael + Meredith were married at First Presbyterian Church in Amarillo, which had no lack of pretty places to shoot. I totally enjoyed Meredith's laid-back attitude and the fact that the whole event had been planned perfectly. Now for the images!

 

LOVED Meredith's wedding dress by Bellisima.

Michael and Meredith each sent a note to each other before the ceremony. Michael's note was accompanied by a pretty little blue box (THE Tiffany's robin egg blue to be exact)!

The ring on the left was what it contained. Beautiful and so special.

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Meredith's father picked up this sixpence over 35 years ago while traveling in Europe- before he had even met his wife! 

The reception was held just down the street at the Khiva Shrine. It was the perfect setting for a delicious dinner catered by Cattle Call and cake by Tina Massengale. (Which were also my choices for my own reception almost 5 years ago!)

 

HELLOO awesome getaway car!

I loved Meredith's advice for future brides:

Take a few days either before or after your wedding to open presents, put them away and clean out all the boxes before you have to go back to work. Trust me, it's worth it!

Oh, and remember to LAUGH. There will be so many things that don't go exactly right, and if you let them get to you, it will ruin your day! So laugh!