Venue:  Nelson City Dance Hall
Location:  Boerne, TX

I am a lucky girl who is able to often see and capture passion between two individuals.  Kevin and Ursula are passionate not only about each other, but also about life.  Their sunset wedding in the beautiful Texas Hill Country captured the hearts of many as they exchanged wedding vows in front of friends in Boerne, TX.  Onlookers easily realize that they make love seem so easy, simple, intense, and long lasting.  I can only say thank you to them for including me in such a special time in their life.

I often wonder where the hours go, the days go, the weeks go…..you get the point.  It is wedding season in our world and busy.  In fact I may get carpel tunnel syndrome in my “shutter clicking finger” (if that is possible).  Sometimes I feel really guilty about my lack of blogging, but those of you who know me realize that my world is fabulous and crazy busy.  Sometimes it ends up as a choice, “hummm….Gina, do you want to blog post or do you want to call a bride and discuss some ideas, paint tiny toe nails on my daughter, or tell my husband that I love him”…. most of the time I choose the latter…sorry bloggie friends.  I swear I just love way to many things.

One of the things I love is the San Antonio Weddings Magazine.  They spoil me with sweet comments, act as cheerleaders, and share my fabulous brides with others….this posted on their blog today….

Location:  Club of Sonterra
Wedding Coordinator:  Events by Reese

I met Mallory over the phone and immediately took a liking to her bubbly personality, charisma, and the contagious joy as she talked about her plans for the special day that she would become the Mrs.

Mallory’s special day was nothing but perfection.  She and Russell vowed their love to each other as God, family, and friends became witness. Mallory and Russell stole a bit of perfection from mother nature and had a beautiful sunset ceremony in the posh wedding event location at the Club of Sonterra .  Their wedding ceremony was beautifully decorated, elloquently expressed, and told a story.  The bright sun bathed our Lone Star State with golden rays as the wedding began. Mallory and Russell promised to love, honor and hold onto each other from now until eternity.    They promised their love under the shade of a large oak tree.

The grand event began as Mallory and her father (who’s love for her is palpable) floated down the stone walkway as her wedding onlookers wiped tears and smiled with joy.  Mallory radiated joy, peace, and happiness as she took each step, knowing each one would eventually lead her to seeing her future husband.  Russell patiently waited to capture a glimpse of his beautiful bride, the girl who is his world.

Mallory and Russell, I am humbled to document your love story and forever thank you for allowing me to share in the tears, laughter, and joy on your wedding day.

Venue:  Canyon Springs Golf Club, San Antonio, TX
Jewelry:  Americus Diamond, San Antonio, TX

Every once in a while you have this feeling inside you that you just seem to connect with a person.  This was Theresa and I.    I met Theresa at a San Antonio bridal fair.  She seemed to know exactly what she wanted in her wedding photographer and was on a mission that Sunday morning.  She (along with Andre in tote) traveled their way to visit with several photographers and lucky me, she returned for a follow up visit that solidified my commitment to her that I would give her beautiful images as she became a Mrs.

Theresa is one of the most beautiful and humble people I know.  Her spirit warms mine, because of her sincerity.  This past month she and Andre tied he knot, after several February-ies of being together.  He is one lucky guy to have Theresa, and she too has been given a gift in Andre.  His charisma and love of life fill a room and everyone in it. The love and admiration he has for his now wife, is obvious to all.   Together they will have a life of laughter, kisses, and embraces.  I can only wish that these two share many more February-ies as the soul mates they are for one another.

Theresa and Andre..thank you for allowing me to be part of your special day, I am humbled.

Theresa had the most beautiful flowers to accent her special day…. guests could smell them a mile away.  I love a pink Lily!

Andre even had fun with the little dancing divas!

A sweet kiss for the Mrs.  (Believe it or not…this picture was taken in a nearly black room)

I often wonder if when we are born, God plans who our soul mate will be.  If so, I think Mike and Lolita were “planned” for each other.  The love they have for one another is pure and real.  I feel so lucky to have been given the opportunity to capture some special memories for this special couple on their special day.  Here is a capture of what they share.

Venue:  La Fontana Event Center
Caterer:  Heavenly Caterers
Wedding Coordinator:  Nancy Trivino

For some reason it seems I often come across individuals in the wedding industry whom I seem to take a liking to mighty quick.  Barry of Heavenly Caterers in San Antonio, is no exception.  I call him chef Barry and he is my friend, and not because he is one of the best chef’s that walked the earth, but just because he is himself,  a genuine man of great talent and awesome spirit.    I love it when I am at the same venue as Barry because he always manages to greet me with a hello and often makes me feel like I am the best picture taker ever.  Warms my soul.  Barry always saves me a plate of my favorite fixin’s and fills my belly with some tasty hors d’oeuvres , savory main course dishes, and sweet desserts.  Makes me feel like Pavlov’s doggie right now, just thinking about that fresh grilled steak and shrimp.

This past month I was the humbled and lucky girl who was the  featured photographer at La Fontana Event Center’s Open House and Barry was the featured chef.  I just had to take a few clicks of my shutter for others to see how wonderful his dishes looked.  The dishes on display were so beautiful, I thought they were fake.  To my surprise every morsel was real and tasted just as good as it looked.  So… I’ll give you some inside scoop, if you are looking for some great food for your special event, give him a call (210.385.3085).  He can give you and your guests a belly full of love.

Lauren and James spent their afternoon preparing for their wedding day and from the moment they first laid eyes on each other, as Lauren graced her way down the aisle, their smiles never disappeared for the duration of the day.  They are real, fun, and melt my heart.

Their love, laughter, and happiness is contagious.  On this special day, I was the lucky girl with the camera who was able to spend some time with two people who truly know what it is like to be in love with a best friend.  Being around this couple made me smile.   In fact, the minute they entered the room, the entire room was full of smiles, laughter, and joy.  I am  so fortunate to be able to spend my day with people I cherish and add joy to my life.  On this special day  I giggled at the little jokes from Lauren’s brides maids, felt nervous with James as he awaited his beautiful bride, and laughed so hard my belly hurt at their dance off (running man, sprinkler, and Michael Jackson, just to name a few).

The entire event was orchestrated by the fabulous Vicky Sharp and Spring Hill Event Center in San Antonio served as the perfect backdrop for a this beautiful wedding.  Vicky decorated each of the tables with beautiful floating candles, pearl beads, exquisite linens, and accented all decor with beautiful silver.  The amazing cake was created by the Cake Shop in San Antonio.  The Cake Shop created a beautiful wedding cake that was almost to pretty to cut and a groom’s cake that told a story of history.   Both cakes were stunning in both taste and rendition.

Lauren and James, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to capture memories for you as your journey begins as Mr. & Mrs.  Cheers to you both!

If I could have a newly adopted second family it would definitely be this family.  They are so super sweet to me and I feel like I owe them the world.  They  have always been my cheerleaders, my advice givers, supporters.  I could not wait to document Jessica and Richie wedding this past month.  If you can imagine how beautiful a wedding would be, if your parents  were wedding facility owners and a wedding coordinator, that was this wedding.  Simply beautiful.

Here in Texas we do things a little different.  We love weddings, barbeque brisket, wildflowers, barns, boots, and big hats (in no particular order).    Laurie and Marcus had all of the above at their wedding.  All of these grand details were shared with family and friends.

Throughout the evening I caught glimpses of well wishes and hugs being handed out.  A real and genuine love of family and friends.  I think Laurie must have twirled around the rustic dance floor hundreds of times that night.  Each time with a smitten husband by her side.  She laughed, cried, smiled, and laughed some more as her special day was here, she was present, and living and loving life in the moment.  Laurie has such a special touch and captured the essence of  if being a blushing and beautiful bride in the Lone Star State.

I loved the tiny details that made the day “Texas perfect”.   Thank you Laurie and Marcus for allowing me to capture memories during such a special time in your life.  Cheers to the many more dancing twirls to come!

It is time.  It was time.They are now married.  After several years of being together, Clementine and Vincent decided that they would allow all friends and family to witness the bond of love they have with one another, witness this bond in the form of a wedding celebration.  

It was near day one of their wedding planning that Clementine called me from her cell phone (nearly a year ago) and told me that someone had just shared my images, my business, and who I am as a person, with her, I am thankful that she felt it in her soul that I would be the one to capture the lovely images from the special day that she and Vince will share for the rest of their lives.  After several months of enduring the wait and excitement for this special couple the day finally arrived.  Clementine was nervous, very nervous.  Right before she walked down the aisle, she asked me to get her dad for her.  She just wanted to tell him that she loved him and that she was nervous.  Her father reassured her that she was beautiful, happy, and could not wait to give her hand to the man she loved, Vincent.

Clementine and Vincent…as you continue to walk down the many aisles of life, I wish you both only the very best.  You are both such special people and I am thankful that you included me in this first “official” special walk.    Hugs to you both.