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Linda and Chris’ Wedding

July 17, 2008 – 5:52 pm

Finally! :)

I just have to post a few of my favorite images from Linda and Chris’ recent wedding - the color was beautiful, but for most of the following photos black and white seemed to fit the mood better :) Chris is my nephew, recently home from Iraq and the Marines and Linda is his gorgeous bride from Harlingen, Texas. Lots of family from both sides attended, Linda and Chris will have plenty of support as they start out in life together. We love you both! :)


wedding ceremony


But wait! I am getting ahead of myself… the day started off like most summer weddings in South Texas - hot with a threat of rain showers. It had rained several times during the rehearsal the evening before so the planned outdoor wedding ceremony was moved indoors. We scrambled a bit to get everything ready and it turned out perfect :) Here’s a few from earlier in the day… one of the bride’s floral bouquets - lots of color and a beautiful arrangement:

brides bouquet

Looking out past the wedding cake into the reception area:

grooms cake

Linda’s friend assisted with her getting ready - Linda is looking radiant! :)

bride getting ready with makeup

Linda’s proud family looking on:

wedding ceremony and brides family looking on

Afterwards, Chris’ Dad (David) gave Chris a toast he didn’t seem just too happy about :D

wedding reception toast

Linda seemed to enjoy it tho :D And the happy couple sets sail for a few days R&R:

wedding ceremony groom and bride

grooms boutoneirre

brides shoes and bouquet

Here’s the slideshow of the story of their day:

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Summer!

July 14, 2008 – 5:42 pm

While waiting for Chris and Linda’s wedding photos to be posted, I thought I’d give you a look at one of the more eligible bachelors in Texas enjoying the peak of summer play. Stand in line ladies, he’ll be available ~2027 :)

For those who have met the little guy, you know one of his favorite things about summer is watermelon. He can eat his weight in the delicious summer fruit and will give you a good 2-foot stomp if you take it away before he’s eaten most of the rind :D

 mmm tastey

mmm…

watermelon

the thinker

He spent most of his day playing in the sand or the water’s edge - and yes, the sand/plant/etc mixture is what we call a beach in our part of the Gulf :)

sun sand and fun

He didn’t quite understand that if you launch the sand up and into the wind, something odd is gonna happen:

the mummy

oops

Shortly after the above shots he picked up his bucket of sand and dumped it on his head. Luckily, he still responds to instruction from his dad and with a little coaching the sand was going where he wanted it. Afterwards he rinsed a little in the Gulf of Mexico waves.

splash

David finished the day with a few slices of pizza and slept all the way home, dreaming of sand and watermelon. :)

 

More pictures can be found here: http://picasaweb.google.com/allenayres/Summer2008

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Linda and Chris’ Harlingen Texas Wedding - Sneak Peek

July 1, 2008 – 6:22 pm

Recently I had the honor of photographing Linda and Chris’ wedding ceremony and reception in Harlingen, Texas. Beautiful service, handsome groom and gorgeous bride :)

Their images are on the way to them, so I thought I’d post a sneak peek for them until I can get more online :)

their first kiss

As you can see.. Chris wasted no time once the pastor gave him permission… :)

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Nuevo Progreso

June 21, 2008 – 5:32 pm

Recently my family traveled to Harlingen, Texas for my nephew Chris’s and his new bride Linda’s wedding (more on that soon). The ceremony wasn’t until Saturday evening, so we took the opportunity to go into Mexico for a little sight-seeing and fun.

I’ve crossed over at Matamoros a few times and that can take ages, but luckily we decided to go across at Nuevo Progreso - getting across and back was the fastest, most hassle-free trip across the Texas/Mexico border I’ve ever been on.

It rained hard that day, but cleared up just as we entered the town. A typical border town, lots of tourists, locals begging and pharmacias as far as the eye can see.

money money money

Here someone is digging in a barrel in the middle of the rain-swollen street, I never knew what she was trying to get out:

progreso after the rain

A nickle if you can spot the tourists in this photo :) (My brother Stephen, David, niece Morgan, nephew Zach and Dad in the background)

progreso after the rain

Speaking of nickels, I bought some chiclets from this little one:

progreso after the rain

But it turned out to be a beautiful day:

nuevo progreso main street

 

You can find more of my images from the day here:

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Moody Mansion

June 1, 2008 – 2:14 pm

In prepping for an upcoming wedding this summer in Galveston, I found out there’s a shortage of photos of the inside of Moody Mansion (where the ceremony is to be held). We decided to take a road trip and get a handle on what kind of light and space is available.

For those unfamiliar with the Mansion on Broadway, it’s a 28,000 4-story home completed in 1895. W.L Moody Jr. bought the home from the heirs of the original owners soon after the great hurricane of 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated the first of more than eighty Christmas seasons in the house in December of that year. The house remained home for Moody family members until 1986. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal affects of the family. Tours are available and the ballroom is available to rent for weddings and other special occasions.

Upon arrival I found out why there was a shortage of photos of the inside - no photography is allowed. I took a chance and explained our situation and rec’d permission to photograph the ballroom. :) Here’s a couple photos of the front as you walk up, there’s a very nice veranda on the front of the house, perfect for bridals and formals. Front

A view from the other side:

Moody Mansion Stage left

The ballroom has huge windows all down one side and across the front, the light there is amazing and would be perfect for daytime/afternoon weddings. The huge formal dining room is toward the back and the entryway is toward the wall away from the windows:

Moody Mansion Stage left

Moody Mansion

Moody Mansion Ballroom

Moody Mansion ballroom

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