kirby + shiane • wedding • legacy event center

Kirby + Shiane were married at the Legacy a few weeks ago on a chilly January day. It was such a fun and special wedding- when I first met with Kirby and Shiane, they told me how much they loved kids- so much that they had 10 of the sweetest flower girls I have ever seen (and several very handsome young men as junior groomsmen/ring bearer). I was expecting a little chaos because there were so many kids (which is totally ok- that's pretty much my life, haha!)- but amazingly, the kids added so much playfulness were so well behaved. 

Their friends and family were also amazing and willing to stand outside in the cold for a few portraits- all because they love Kirby and Shiane! Shay from Candelaria Designs did all the florals and I loved them all against the wine colored dresses. The ceremony was also special because they were married by Kirby's uncle. 

Thank you guys so much for letting us be there to capture your wedding day! Hope your Disney honeymoon was magical!

kindahl + bogdan • wedding • the legacy

Shawn and I had a wonderful time photographing the graceful and elegant Kindahl and her witty and handsome groom, Bogdan. These two were married at the Legacy Event Center, which was the perfect setting for their candlelit Christmastime wedding.

I could not get enough of the rich cranberry colors mixed with the evergreens! Bogdan is from Romania, and so there were a few fun nods to his heritage- including an amazing Translyvania cake (with a smoking moat!) by Jennifer Cisneros. This wedding was expertly planned and coordinated by Jill Leven of Eat, Drink, and Be Marry. These guys had the BEST wedding band from Caldwell Entertainment- who even escorted the couple to their getaway car in a New-Orleans style grand exit.

Congratulations, you two! Thank you for the honor of photographing your wedding day!

Stationery: Little White Invite

Planning: Eat, Drink, and be Marry

Hair: Ashley Williams, Roxi's Hair Studio

Makeup: Brenda Becknell

Wedding Dress: Bella's

Cakes: Jennifer Cisneros and Simply Decadent Bakery

Catering: Heart and Soul Cuisine

Entertainment: Caldwell Entertainment Players

Floral: Dayspring Designs

clay + krista • wedding at the legacy

I always tell couples that one of the things I love about weddings are all the things you can't plan. That's right- me, a self-professed control freak- likes the unpredictability of weddings. Really. 

I'm not saying I enjoy added stress in any way- but I do love how little surprises allow us reflect on the most important things, rather than all the other stuff that sometimes gets in the way. Krista and Clay's wedding day had a couple unexpected twists that came in the form of wardrobe malfunctions. Just as Krista was almost into her wedding dress, the zipper broke. And at almost the same time, across the hall, one of the groomsmen realized that the sole of his shoe was no longer actually on his shoe. Rather than panic (she could have and no one would have called her crazy), Krista waited gracefully as her team of helpful family and friends made it work. Thankfully, Nesley (the wonderful coordinator at the Legacy) had a giant fix-it kit that not only took care of the zipper, but the shoe as well. It was probably only a 20 minute span, but I was amazed at how Clay and Krista just didn't let if faze them. They were still getting married. And that's what mattered. 

We loved shooting this wedding. I adored the florals by Candelaria Designs and the gorgeous merlot color of the bridesmaids' dresses- perfect for a fall wedding. Krista's father officiated their ceremony and it made it extra special, and I just loved photographing all of her tiny cousins who were having the time of their life on the dance floor. 

Thanks for choosing us, Clay and Krista! Blessings and may you always choose to focus on what is most important!

dustin + kasey • wedding • the legacy event center

Shawn and I had a great time photographing Dustin + Kasey's wedding at the Legacy last month. As I was working on these images, Shawn came by and commented on how much Dustin and Kasey laugh together. And it's true- it's clear that they are truly friends, which makes for a great marriage. 

One of the most special things about this wedding was that Kasey wore her mother's wedding dress! Such a cool detail and she looked beautiful. Congrats you guys! 

ross + kandace • wedding

I honestly think I could owe half the happiness I've experienced this year to one family- seriously! Kandace and her sister, Haley, were married within 4 months of each other, and it has been so wonderful working with them- I am sure I will miss seeing their faces and getting to celebrate their joys!

Ross + Kandace's wedding was at The Legacy in downtown Lubbock. It was full of gorgeous florals from The Fig & Flower Co., and I loved the light pinks and greens mixed with the classic neutrals and lace in Kandace's dress.

I always love the time I have to photograph the couple alone- during that short period, all of the stress and anxiety seems to melt away and I am truly able to see the relationship. I will not forget seeing the look on Ross's face when it was finally time to be photographed with his new wife- it was obvious he treasures her. There was a peace and excitement about both of them- all the planning and the waiting was over, and now it was time to celebrate and just be married!

I have so many favorites from this wedding- this is just a small portion of them! Congratulations, Ross and Kandace!

evan + winmarie • wedding • the legacy, lubbock, tx

I felt so honored to get to photograph Evan and Winmarie's wedding day. When I met with them last year, I could tell that hiring me had been something they really thought over and did with intention- which totally makes me want to work my tail off! It was so much fun to get to see them start their marriage. The Legacy was a perfect venue, as always, and many traveled from far away to see them say their vows. Thanks so much for having us, you guys! Congrats!

11 great places to get married in the lubbock area

One of the first things a bride and groom need to book is their wedding venue. Surprisingly, we have a ton of great venues in the Lubbock area and I thought it would be helpful to list some of my favorites. My biggest piece of advice to couples regarding venue is to select a place that already looks great. You'll spend less time decorating/covering up the ugly if you simply book a great location. All of these have space for a ceremony and reception, which is a huge plus when it comes to logistics! (There are several venues that you won't see on this list simply because I haven't gotten to shoot there yet!)

Spirit Ranch

701 Regis Street, Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 762-6201

The Legacy Event Center

1500 14th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 792-2723

Fulford Barn

1582 Pecan Dr. Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 891-1540

The following 3 are all located on the Texas Tech Campus, and make for great ceremony/reception combos.

Kent Hance Chapel

806-742-0400

Merket Alumni Center

806-742-0400

Frazier Alumni Pavilion

806-742-0400

McPherson Cellars

1615 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 687-9463

Ransom Canyon Chapel

31 East Brookhollow, Ransom Canyon, TX 79366
(806) 829-2462, (806) 773-2447, (806) 745-2901

Cotton Creek Barn

608 County Road J, Tahoka, TX 79373
(979) 220-1318

The Watson Building

1109 13th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 765-7171

Tierra del Corazon

4501 E FM 1729, Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 781-2969

jason + abbey • published on the knot • 50 weddings, 50 states

So excited to announce that one of my favorite weddings from last year has been selected for The Knot's 50 Weddings, 50 States project! The Knot has featured one wedding from every state and Jason + Abbey's glamorous gala is the perfect wedding to represent our big and beautiful state of Texas!

Click on over to view their album on TheKnot.com:

http://www.theknot.com/weddings/album/a-legacy-event-center-wedding-in-lubbock-texas-160822

You can view the rest of the collection here: http://www.theknot.com/weddings/albums/50-weddings-in-50-states

Can't wait to share more from this fabulous wedding here on my blog soon!

richard + joni • the legacy event center • lubbock, tx

I'm so glad to have been able to capture Richard and Joni's wedding day at The Legacy. It was a gorgeous September day- and everything went so smoothly. I loved photographing these two. Richard's expression and love for Joni was so evident in his interaction with her that day- and Joni seemed to breeze through the day...enjoying every moment. Joni had her hand in all the details and decor, which were so personal and beautiful. They ended the night with a suprise for their guests- a mariachi band! Everyone loved it- hope you do too!

zach + cassie • wedding • the legacy, lubbock tx

I have been so blessed by this couple throughout their engagement, and was not suprised in the least when their wedding day was just wonderful! These two were married at The Legacy in Lubbock. It was a very special, personalized ceremony that was so neat to experience. One of my favorite parts of this day was getting to watch Zach and Cassie experience it all. Cassie is so full of joy and laughter- and Zach is such a kind heart. Their excitement and emotion was written all over their faces. 

They also selected a great group of vendors- it was such a pleasure to work with Jill Leven of Eat, Drink and Be Marry, and Lindsay Haworth of 41 Productions!

Ceremony: The Legacy

Reception: The Frazier Alumni Pavilion

Wedding Gown: Allure, Bridal Boutique, Lewisville, TX

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Groomsmen Suits: First Class Tuxedos

Florist:Box of Rain

Cake: KP Creations

Catering: Top Tier Catering

Special Music: Mark Tatum & Danielle Neudorf

DJ: West Texas DJ Service

Hair: Lauri Wood

Makeup: Brenda Becknell

Wedding Stationery: Eat, Drink, and be Marry

Coordination: Jill Leven, Eat, Drink, and be Marry

Video: 41 Productions

If you chose to do a First Look, would you recommend it to others? Why?
Cassie: Yes, most def. I was so anxious to see him that it really calmed my nerves to see him before. Also, I felt like I took in more walking down the aisle because I wasn't just so nervous about seeing him. I saw everyone in the audience, my bridesmaids, my family, Zach's family, the flowers down the aisle, and of course Zachry down the aisle waiting for me. I would for sure do the First Look- it just made the ceremony so much more enjoyable and laid back for me.

These photos are of each of their parents' weddings. Loved it!

What was the most memorable moment about your day?
Cassie: The most memorable moment for me was listening to Zach say his vows to me and seeing him so emotional about what he was saying. It was really special to hear his promise to God and his promise to me- it was surreal.

Zach: The most memorable moment for me was when I saw Cassie walking down the aisle. It became very real to me and I got pretty emotional.

Zach + Cassie chose to gift their parents with flowers and a thank you note during the ceremony. It was so sweet. This was also the first ceremony I've seen where a pastor used a giant ball for an illustration! It was awesome.

Love this advice from Cassie:

Walk slowly down the aisle and take in everything! Also, be yourself during the ceremony- if you aren't a serious couple, don't be so serious! We had fun during our ceremony- you can too!

The Frazier Alumni Pavilion looked great. I loved the light flooding through the large windows. 

Congrats guys!