About Amanda & Chris in Mckinney, TX

Here are the final images from Amanda & Chris’s beautiful wedding at the Mckinney Performing Arts Center, and reception at the M Group, located in the Cotton Mill.  Again, we were so honored and truly enjoyed spending this time with you guys, your friends and family, and we hope you will treasure the images from this day for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Bob&Treva

The Amanda & Chris in Mckinney, TX

Amanda as well as We fulfilled because of my personal numerous customers who've asked for picture tries for a takedown in the Michael Team, within the 100 % cotton Generator within Mckinney. Amanda works together with as well as with regard to Misti, who owns the actual Michael Team, as well as instantly, the two of us understood Lord experienced introduced all of us collectively to create stunning pictures on her forthcoming wedding ceremony! Amanda as well as Bob prepared all of the personal information on their own day time, as well as I must state it had been probably the most individual, sincere, caring wedding ceremonies we now have have you been a part of. Their own preparation as well as wedding ceremony happened in the Mckinney Carrying out Disciplines Middle (we’ve chance an attractive wedding ceremony presently there as soon as prior to) as well as Misti’s spouse carried out their own wedding ceremony. The actual wedding reception happened in the Michael Team exactly where these people changed the area right into a stunning classic as well as airy room. Bob as well as Amanda offered all of us A lot period with regard to pictures, that people possess among the biggest categories of creative, prepared pictures we’ve ever endured or even created from a marriage. However past the facts from the day time, all of us experienced a genuine reference to Amanda as well as Bob. Not only simply because all of us reveal the heavy adore for the values regarding Christ as well as Their nice, caring as well as effective provision…but additionally an authentic capability to speak as well as chuckle and revel in every other people organization. All of us anticipate get-togethers as well as fellowship with one of these 2!

Their own vows, their own dancing, their own family and friends, their own focus on particulars which accommodated every single guest…all talked therefore really extremely associated with that both of these tend to be, as well as that these people have confidence in. All of us had been privileged to possess already been selected in order to picture their own stunning as well as valued day time. Thanks Amanda as well as Bob, with regard to discussing your own gentle, which storage around. Love this particular 4 component sneak look during the period of the following 4 times!

Unique because of their own suppliers that do a good exclusion work.. every thing had been simply stunning:

Wedding ceremony: Mckinney Carrying out Disciplines Middle, Mckinney TEXAS

Wedding reception: Michael Team, positioned in the actual 100 % cotton Generator within Mckinney TEXAS

Locks & Make-up: Debbie Bryan

Florist: Crumps

Dessert: Fairly sweet Artwork positioned in the actual Flour Generator within Mckinney TEXAS

Minister: Bryan Wiebold

Bob&Treva.

Amanda & Chris in Mckinney, TX

Amanda and I met thanks to my many clients who have requested photo shoots at the M Group, in the Cotton Mill in Mckinney.  Amanda works with and for Misti, the owner of the M Group, and immediately, we both knew God had brought us together to produce beautiful images for her upcoming wedding!  Amanda and Chris planned all the intimate details of their day, and I have to say that it was one of the most personal, heartfelt, loving weddings we have ever been part of.   Their prep and ceremony took place at the Mckinney Performing Arts Center (we’ve shot a beautiful wedding there once before) and Misti’s husband performed their ceremony.   The reception took place at The M Group where they transformed the space into a beautiful vintage and airy space.  Chris and Amanda gave us SO much time for photography, that we have one of the largest groups of artistic, planned images we’ve ever had or produced from a wedding.   But beyond the details of the day, we felt a real connection with Amanda and Chris.  Not just because we share a deep love for our beliefs about Christ and His generous, loving and powerful provision…but also a genuine ability to talk and laugh and enjoy each others company.  We look forward to get-togethers and fellowship with these two!

Their vows, their dance, their friends and family, their attention to details that accommodated each and every guest…all spoke so very highly of who these two are, and who they believe in.   We were honored to have been chosen to photograph their beautiful and cherished day.  Thank you Amanda and Chris, for sharing your light, and this memory with us.  Enjoy this four part sneak peek over the course of the next four days!

Special thanks to their vendors who did an exception job..everything was just beautiful:

Ceremony:  Mckinney Performing Arts Center, Mckinney TX

Reception:  M Group, located in the Cotton Mill in Mckinney TX

Hair & Makeup:  Sarah Bryan

Florist:  Crumps

Cake:  Sweet Art located in the Flour Mill in Mckinney TX

Minister:  Bryan Wiebold

Cameron & Kate 's Wedding

Cameron & Kate were married in the UK recently and packed their wedding clothes for the honeymoon in Phuket for our photo shoot. They stayed at The Holiday Inn in Patong. It rained a little so we took refuge in the spa and then headed to Kamala Beach which was totally deserted. Kate was so pretty and smiling the whole afternoon. Congratulations to you both!

Amanda & Chris in Mckinney, TX

Here are the final images from Amanda & Chris’s beautiful wedding at the Mckinney Performing Arts Center, and reception at the M Group, located in the Cotton Mill.  Again, we were so honored and truly enjoyed spending this time with you guys, your friends and family, and we hope you will treasure the images from this day for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Bob&Treva

Wedding Favorites of 2010

Its hard to believe its time for another installments of “last” years favorites but here we are!! And here I am, spending hours trying to decide…so this year, I’m breaking it down. These are just plain favorites…but coming up, there will be bridal and engagement favorites, and the best of all….”wedding moment” favorites. You know, those super amazing captured moments at every wedding that somehow convey just how special that day was to everyone attending, to the couple, the parents….honestly, I love to “set up” shots…but nothing beats the genuine real captured shots. So many venues that we have been to and had the honor of shooting at this year in the Dallas area, and abroad. We have had a blast in 2010, and are even more excited about where 2011 will take us…believe me, there are some exciting images coming your way this year!

Enjoy!!

Color of Your Wedding Dress

　　Although white wedding dress has always been very popular, colored wedding dresses are making a comeback in the fashion world with designers embracing bright hues of shimmering pinks, metallics, and bold primary colors in their bridal gown collections. Do you know how to choose the color of your wedding dress? Here are some tips:

* Choose a color that is flattering to your skin tone. For fair skin tones choose couture gowns in ivory, latte or pale pink. For darker skin tones choose silver, bronze or green.
* Choose a color that has cultural significance. For example, in Chinese and Indian cultures red is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
* If you don’t want a colored wedding gown, but want your dress to reflect your wedding theme, add a hint of colour to your bridal wear with a sash, waistband or pattern.
* If you’re stuck for wedding color ideas, consider the colour themes from other elements of the day–such as your flowers, cake or stationery and match your dress to them.

Choose Wedding Dresses

Most women dream to have an ideal wedding dress for their big days even when they are young girls. Many brides-to-be begin to seek for the wedding dress long time before their wedding dates. However, choosing a wedding dress is probably one of the most time consuming and difficult things for a bride to do. There are so many styles to choose from that it can be quite overwhelming. The only rule for wedding dress style these days is to choose one that suits you.
In addition to our colouring and body shape, one of the most important considerations that is often overlooked in the race to the bridal boutique is your Style Personality. We all have a different approach to clothes and look & feel, better in some styles than others. By understanding your Style Personality you will really get to know what wedding dresses will really work for you so you can easily whittle down your selection to a manageable few to choose from! You must already have a visionary sense of your dress. You imagined what that piece should look like before.
Therefore, consider thoughts you have in mind first. It’ s advisable to combine your chic ideas with what’ s available in reality by talented designers. It is important to make you feel that this particular design is meant for you especially. Let it be distinctive in each aspect.
There are basically 5 choices: ball gown wedding dresses, mermaid wedding dresses, column wedding dresses, a line wedding dresses and empire wedding dresses. Thses 5 styles suit different shapes of people. According to you own body shape, you can choose one of these styles which is suitable to you. A right style should flatter your figure. It also speaks for your taste. Make sure the fabric you will adopt is the best for the chosen style. It must be comfortable. Moreover, it does not get wrinkled the full day.

How to Make Bridesmaids Happy

　　It’s your wedding. Although it was an exhausting week, you’re happy. But if you look carefully at your bridesmaids, they are not exulting. It’s your big day and you think they at least should be happy for you, right? Well, they may be happy for you, but not with the bridesmaid dresses you picked. It’s your wedding all right, but that doesn’t mean that you’re the only one who should look beautiful. Your bridesmaids play a big role in the ceremony and they should look fantastic, confident, and oozing with poise. A lot of this depends on the bridesmaid dresses you picked.
Choosing the right bridesmaid dresses is even more important than choosing the wedding photographer and the florist. You’re buying or renting dresses for your bridesmaids who are your bosom friends. When the bride loses sight of the importance of the bridesmaids’ gowns or dresses, things are sure to boomerang on the wedding day.
Well, the bride may delay giving the bridesmaids clear instructions about the purchase of the dresses until her own wedding dress and everything in-between is settled. When the date nears her wedding day, she panics, picks out a design she likes best without consulting the bridesmaids, and sends it all out to them.
When the bridesmaids try them on, the measurements are all wrong and there’s nothing much she can do but rush it to the bridal shop for some alterations. The agony the bridesmaids have to go through just to assemble them for the wedding day can be mind boggling and if they have to wear lumpy dresses.
Of course, they’ll put on a smile, but your wedding won’t be as pleasantly memorable to them as it is to you. They’ll recoil at the thought of what they had to endure. You should remember that your choice of bridesmaid dresses may not necessarily actually look good on your bridesmaids. That’s precisely why you shop for the dresses with your bridesmaids so they can put in their two cents worth.

Tips to Look Good in Photos

Unless you have been professional trained to look good in all photos, at all angles, chances are there are some photos you’d rather hide in your closet. Here are some tips to be photogenic.

1. Heads up
This means literally. Tilt your head slightly upwards, meaning the camera should be just above eye level. You wouldn’t wanna be caught looking down on your wedding day, that’s just negative. And this trick prevents a double chin, which of course you would want to avoid -  at all costs.
2. Relax
Most people get too tensed worring about ruining the photo that they are, in fact, spoiling it. Relax, take a deep breath, it’s either in or out! By relaxing your face muscles, it instantly creates a natural glow! Now what beats what?
3. Do not force
If you don’t like smiling (or just had jello spilt on your gown and have no intention to for the next 345seconds), don’t force it. Trust us, you wouldn’t want to leave any trace of artificial expression in a photo. They will haunt you.
4. Upfront
One basic trick is to never stand straight into the camear. It never did anyone good for the past century. Tilt your body to a slight angle, and have your hips twist towards the camera. Reduces red eyes, higher appeal and definitely enhances your feature.
5. Be a child
Look at your old photos from when you were small. Was there any that wasn’t adorable or picture perfect? Our bet is none. That’s because children generally follow the rules of photo taking, that too effortlessly. They are relaxed, sincere with their expressions and playful. So bring out the child in you and it will show in the photos. Bottom line is, if you’re having fun it will show.

Beach Wedding Bridal Bouquets

While brides can choose any flowers they wish for their beach wedding, beach theme wedding bouquets often reflect the colors, textures, and nautical elements of the sea for a beautifully coordinated event. Fortunately, there are many beach wedding flower options suitable for a wide range of different beaches, wedding formalities, and wedding colors.
Tropical Flowers
Tropical blooms in bold, bright colors are perfect for a summer beach wedding. Many tropical flowers are larger and more unique than classic wedding flowers. Choose just one or two unusual blooms, such as this round protea, for a unique and eye-catching beach theme wedding bouquet.
Beach Roses
Rose bridal bouquets are popular choices for all types of weddings. Adding rich foliage to frame the bouquet instead of lighter ferns is a great way to coordinate with a beach theme.
Plumeria Bouquets
Plumeria is a simple, fragrant, and beautiful flower that is often used for beach theme wedding bouquets. Different colors of plumeria blooms can be used for both the bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets for matching elegance.
Bridal Lei
Some brides may choose to forgo a bouquet altogether and instead wear a wedding lei coordinated to their wedding colors. Pinning a matching bloom or two into a wedding hair style is a romantic and tropical touch.
Something Blue
Your wedding bouquet can be your “something blue” for a beach wedding, and a rich blue hue and soft, curving blooms will continue the water and waves theme into the wedding decorations. Other options include wrapping a bouquet’s stems with blue satin or ribbon, or adding trailing ribbons to the bouquet.
Calla Lilies
Calla lily bridal bouquets are popular for beach weddings because the soft curves of the flowers mimic the smooth sand and gentle waves. While white is one of the most popular shades, calla lilies are available in a wide range of colors to match any wedding palette.
Wildflowers
Simple wildflower bouquets accented with grains or sea grass are a rustic and colorful option for summer beach weddings. These types of bouquets can be carried by the bride, bridal party, or both.