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jarrett + crista • wedding • first presbyterian church, amarillo

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Jarrett + Crista's wedding was my first to shoot after having Liv, and it was such a warm welcome back to the work I love! I really can't say enough about these two- and the family/community they have. Jarrett and Crista are both very intentional people, and that was reflected in so many special ways throughout their day. Leading up to the ceremony, I loved photographing these two as they joyfully anticipated their union as husband and wife. The ceremony was special- Crista's family has a special tradition of the shofar being played at the beginning, as the groom enters the room. They had their bridal party surround them at the altar- a literal cloud of witnesses. Everyone, including the guests, took part in communion as worship. It was a reverent and God-glorifying time- followed by a wonderful celebration! 

At the reception, guests enjoyed delicious food, music, and cake. Crista's cake was classic and elegant, and Jarrett's was a nod to his family's business- Fiesta Foods.  It was clear these two were so glad to be married! They left with a tortilla send-off, which was fun and chaotic and a beautiful ending to the day. Thank you both for trusting me with such a special time! 

Wedding Dress: Catherine Deane @ BHLDN

Groom + Groomsmen: Calvin Klein

Bridesmaids: J. Crew

Hair: Celia Yenor

Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

Floral: Brenda Rusten

Cake: Canyon Cake Company

Reception: Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza

Videography: 41 Productions

mark + tara • wedding • first baptist church, amarillo, texas

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There is so much I loved about Mark and Tara's wedding. First- the people- I am proud to call them family and it was so special for me to get to photograph this wedding. Second- the emphasis on Christ. There were so many symbolic and intentional elements incorporated. The most prevalent was the shofar. At the beginning of the ceremony, a shofar (a ram's horn) was blown just before the Mark walked down the aisle. The Bible says that this is the sound we will hear as Christ comes back for his church. It was incredible to hear the sound and watch Mark walk into the sanctuary, waiting expectantly for Tara. 

It was a blessing to watch Mark and Tara's excitement for marriage (not just the wedding) and see them love on others throughout their wedding day. The ceremony was at the beautiful First Baptist Church in Amarillo, and the reception was at Happy State Bank. 

I'm also in love with all the details- my mom and friends were behind it all! I loved the grey and gold color scheme and my grandpa's maize in the floral arrangements. They did an incredible job.

Enjoy some of my favorites! 

Wedding Gown: Maggie Sottero, Bella's in Lubbock

Groom and Groomsmen Suits: Vera Wang 

Floral: Brenda Rusten, Lisa Whitworth and Jamie Laird

Cake: The Ruffled Cup

Catering: Chez L.A.

Band: Dave & The Wavetones

Hair: Jessica @ The Ugly Press

Video: 41 Productions