Jake and Lauren's wedding was one that reminded me how much I love what I do. I just never get sick of watching two families come together, two people be genuinely excited and anticipating this next chapter of their lives, and all the gorgeous details that make the day special. When we arrived I realized fully just how intentional Lauren and her mother had been in their planning when I saw all the beautiful details throughout the chapel. Pretty gold, ivory and white pillows lined the benches at the entrance. College Flowers did a stunning job with the florals- and there were so many sentimental details as well- such as Lauren's mother's pearls wrapped around her bouquet.

Jake and Lauren chose to do a First Look, and I loved what Lauren had to say about it: "I had never thought about doing a first look before meeting Lissa but after hearing the idea I am so glad we did. I knew I would cry during the ceremony and I knew if the ceremony was also the first time I saw Jake I would cry even more! Having a chance to see him beforehand didn't eliminate the tears at the ceremony but it did allow me to be able to focus a little more on the ceremony itself and what we were doing. The best part of doing a first look was getting to be with him alone for just a few minutes. It's the only time we had together, just the two of us, all day until after the reception was over. It was also very handy to be able to go straight to the reception because we had already taken all of the wedding party and family pictures!"

These two had an intimate and sweet ceremony- which led into a warm and welcoming reception where all the guests were fed delicious food and enjoyed each other's company. Marla Felton created an exquisite cake for Lauren and Jake chose an ice cream cake- which was the perfect compliment! I have to say that we loved listening to the musician, D.G. Flewellyn- he was fabulous!

Thanks so much, Jake and Lauren, for having us on your wedding day. I so appreciate your trust and congratulations!

Ceremony: Kent Hance Chapel, Texas Tech University

Reception: The Overton Hotel

Wedding Gown: Sophia Tolli, Bliss Bridal

Bridesmaid's Dresses: David's Bridal

Groom/Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse

Hair: Gavino Salon

Garter: HannaBellaDesigns, Etsy

Bride's Ring: A. Jaffe

Groom's Ring: Benchmark, J Keith's Jewelry

Bride's Headband: Bliss Bridal

Wedding Stationery: Miss Social Butterfly

Unity Sculpture: Unity In Glass

Florist: College Flowers

Bride's Cake: Marla Felton

Groom's Cake: Cold Stone Creamery

Catering: The Overton Hotel

Trolley: CitiBus

jacob + megan • wedding • kent hence chapel + frazier alumni pavilion

February 10, 2014lissa-anglin2 Comments

When I think back about Megan and Jacob's wedding day, I will remember all the sentimental moments that I witnessed throughout their day. Neither Jacob nor Megan grew up here in Lubbock, but they did meet and get engaged at Texas Tech, and when it came time to plan their big day, they decided on a "destination Lubbock" wedding. :) This meant that they'd be right back where it all began- the Tech campus, and that their friends and families would be traveling with intent to share in their celebration. All of those elements combined created a really special time. It just so happened that Megan's sister is a professional wedding planner, who ensured that everything went perfectly. It really did. The weather was unusually beautiful that January day.

I loved the grey of the dresses the bridesmaids wore, and Megan's dress fit her so perfectly. At the reception, they had a hot chocolate bar and a fire burning in the gorgeous fireplace at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion. The perfect way to do a winter wedding.

Here are some (*cough*, a ton) of my favorites. I am so, so thankful to Kaitin (MOH and wedding planner) and her boss Rhonda of Precisely as Planned for keeping everything running so smoothly. This family also hired many other professionals I love to work alongside with, and that was definitely a factor in how wonderfully this day went!