You may remember Jessica from Kyra and Ian’s gorgeous wedding this past year – Jessica was one of the bridesmaids. Fast forward to Jessica and John (two of the most genuinely nice people you could ever meet) are engaged and we meet to photograph their wedding

They’re both living in Austin, tho they’re getting married in Beaumont – so we spent a recent afternoon photographing a stunning bride and her pink parasol – beginning at the St Michael’s Orthodox Church and a few outdoor locales around Beaumont.

The beautiful bride was complimented by one gorgeous fresh flower bouquet by April from A Touch of April

I loved the pink parasol, it was perfect for Jessica

Just one more of the bouquet

We finished up downtown, this alleyway making for a nice wind tunnel

He loves me… he loves me.

Stay tuned for one of the most beautiful weddings we’ve been a part of, rich with tradition

Note: If you are viewing this on our Facebook page, the images are much nicer on the actual blog post. Our second-photographer this weekend is the excellent Marius.

The day began early at Glamour Hair Salon, where Kyra and all her bridesmaids, sisters and mother were spending a few hours of girl time getting pretty for the day’s festivities. The “pink-polka dotted gang” were festooned in matching custom made house shoes, monogrammed robes, jammies and bags – you knew who was in the gang tho more by their laughter:








Tools of the trade:





A little mother-daughter time in the makeup chairs:





When the makeup brushes were set down and hairspray cleared the air, we had a plethora of divas





By then we were starving, so the ladies strolled across the parkinglot to Madison’s for a quick “eat to bite”:





mmmm… chipolte burgers…





A little eating and a lot of giggling later, it was to the limousine to finish getting ready:





Whew! It’s been a great morning/afternoon!

Meanwhile, back at the church… Ian is beginning to wonder… “If I leave now, will I have time to get a chipotle burger and get back in time?”

Kyra dresses quickly and is here thinking about the rest of the day ahead:





Ian skips the burger and hangs with his men:





Kyra assists the others getting ready:





Dad is dealing with the stress the best way he knows how:






The ladies are finally ready, a few quick portraits and it’s off to the church!








Father of the bride and daughter in Rolls, headed to church:





Last minute bridesmaids’ dresses adjustments:





Kyra stepping out of the car, ready for the moment to arrive:





A few more below from the getting ready portion of the day, the wedding ceremony and reception is coming!