Pre wedding celebration at the Dallas World Aquarium

James & Holly celebrated their upcoming marriage with family and friends at the Dallas World Aquarium

These are some of my favorites from the evening including some shots I was able to get in their new Endangered Species Gallery which overlooks downtown Dallas, seriously so breathtaking at night!

Venue – Dallas World Aquarium
Catering/Decor – Daryl’s By Design
Photography – Brandi McComb Photography

 

Jamie & Chris’s wedding previews

Chris proposed to Jamie September 24, 2017. They booked me a year in advance of the wedding before they even had their rings! Talk about a compliment!!

Here are their engagement photos we did in downtown Rockwall with their 3 furbabies: https://brandimccombphotography.com/blog/jamie-chriss-engagement-previews

 

I was honored to be their photographer, I had referred them to a few of the vendors for their special day. Please always ask me about vendors listed in my blogs when researching for your wedding. Unfortunately it was raining and very cold so they had to move the ceremony inside, with the help and planning of Petals & Pearls, they were able to create a gorgeous setup for their ceremony then transform the room for the reception. I had to come up with ideas for indoor photos and made it work using the upstairs and one of the very elegant rooms.

Here are some of my favorites from the day to help tell their wedding day story…

 

Venue: The Springs Anna, TX
Planner: Cassey Chapman
Caterer: Tatering
Florist: Cassey Chapmen
Baker: Annie’s
Dress(es)/Suit(s) Circle Park Bridal
DJ/Band: DJ Unknown (that’s what he goes by)
Makeup/Hair: @absolutestrengthstylist
Photographer: Brandi McComb Photography

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Halee & Jake’s wedding previews!

A note from the bride ~
Jake and I went to high school together in Farmersville, TX and became friends when I was a Junior and Jake was a Senior. Through a growing friendship that lasted for many years, and after always telling my dad “that Jake is going to make some woman very happy one day,” we began to date on May 21, 2017. On March 12, 2018, Jake and I took a trip to Colorado Springs. While at the Garden of the Gods, Jake pulled a ring out of his pocket and asked me to marry him. I forgot to say “yes,” but I think my actions showed by answer.
I loved everything about this wedding from the decor to the adorable little church and the reception barn in the woods! Seriously could not have asked for a more beautiful setting!
VENDORS:
Venue – Best Day Ever ranch
Event planner & decor – Dream Designs & Events
Day of coordinator – Dream Designs & Events
Brides dress – Terry Costa
Bridesmaids dresses – Partygirl via Amazon
Hair – Cherry Blow Dry Bar
Makeup – Sephora
Personal & Cross flowers – Snap Dragon Floral
Table Centerpieces & Staged Flowers – Dream Designs & Events
Ctaering – Kenny Davis
Bartender – J’s Entertainment Service
Dessert & Hot Chocolate Bar – Dream Designs & Events
Cake, cupcakes & themed cookies – Sarah Waidelich
Interactive photo booth – Dream Designs & Events

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Sarah & Jorge

Sarah & Jorge were married on October 19th. They booked me again for a couple session. We shot at the Dallas Arboretum and they arrived in wedding attire 🙂

Venue – Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Emily & Kathryn’s engagement previews

Emily & Kathryn! I will be shooting their wedding October 2019 

I am a big supporter of the LGBTQ community. I have been published many times in Equal & Forever, Gay Weddings.com, Gay Weddings & Marriage Magazine, and LGBT Weddings.com. I love LOVE, no matter who it is 🙂

Venue – Dallas Arboretum

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Susy & Courtney’s engagement previews

Susy & Courtney met through friends and have been inseparable since! They will be getting married on their 5 year anniversary which will be in April 2019! I am looking forward to photographing their special day 🙂

We shot their engagements at the Dallas Arboretum, the colors during this time of year are spectacular!

 

Stephanie & David’s wedding blog

David and Stephanie met in summer of 2015 through an online dating site. David was moving to Dallas from Indianapolis and wanted to meet new people. He took Stephanie to Fair Park to see fireworks on the 4th of July for their first date. Their love blossomed from there. A year and a half later, David asked Stephanie to be his wife. He proposed to her with a special ring box he hand made out of black walnut with an amethyst inlay (her favorite color!). She said yes. On November 3rd, 2018 they became Mr. & Mrs. David Egger!

Something very interesting about these two? They  have been Beekeeping since April 2018!! Check out their adventures in backyard beekeeping here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw2LLqHn5vqgSH6QUUjARQYbYskF_a3RW&fbclid=IwAR1mHuMgkE6LTE6vaaxD9hO2RMf0WlrhYCYZ1AolUnMdRJ0G5EImUgzfJMY 

The wedding was something out of a fairy tale. Stephanie learned one of David’s very favorite songs and surprised him during the ceremony as she sang it to him while her mother played it on keyboard. Talk about tearjerker! I loved everything about this wedding, simply beautiful.

Venue: The Windsor at Hebron Park
Planner: Jessica Scott from J Scott Events
Caterer: CN Catering
Florist: Dianne France from Fleurs de France
Baker: Shane Morgan from Posh Cakes by Shane
Dress(es)/Suit(s): Bridesmaid Dresses – Jenny Yoo through Bella Bridesmaids, Groomsmen – Menguin, Bride’s Dress – Mori Lee through Circle Park Bridal
Bride’s custom sleeves: Leighanna Reynolds at MaybeSew Alterations
Bride’s Tiara: Eden Luxe Bridal
Veil: Blanca Veils
David’s wedding band: Blue Nile
Steph’s wedding band: Adiamor
Steph’s engagement ring: Yadav
DJ: Jeremiah Brinkley from It’s Your Night Entertainment
Makeup/Hair: Marbles Beauty
Videographer: James McCullough from James Jordan Films
Onsite babysitting: Black-Tie Babysitting
Knives for the guys: Groom
Giftbags for the girls: Embellished Bride Shop on Etsy
Robes: Divine Bridal Shop on Etsy
Water Goblets: Posh Couture Rentals
Photographer: Brandi McComb Photography

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Jamie & Chris’s engagement previews

I photographed my sweet couple Jamie & Chris with their THREE fur babies in downtown Rockwall  I will be photographing their wedding this December at THE SPRINGS Event Venues

It was windy and cloudy but that did not stop us from getting great shots. Calling their names and doing my special dog whistle just wasn’t working after a while so at one point I simply said “treat” and all three dogs simultaneously looked right at me, ears perked up and smiled. Seriously can’t get any better than that! (Don’t worry, they got their treats) 🙂

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Jennifer & Juan – Celebrating 14 years of marriage

I have photographed this couple and their two kids since 2014.

They are celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary and wanted new photos. When I first met them I did their 10 year! This time she had her bouquet recreated to look like the one from her wedding day 

Jennifer & Juan – celebrating 14 years!

Venue – Deep Ellum
Hair & Makeup – LaDonna Stein

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Kara & Hamid’s wedding previews

From the bride ~

Our first date (suppose to be just dinner) turned into 5 hours of us talking and laughing . We had instant chemistry. Over the following weeks, my heart told me I had found the man I wanted to marry. I knew within two weeks I was in love. I confided in my MOH Becca’s MOH that I felt it strongly. She too knew within weeks when she met the one, and although I never ever believed in that – deep down I knew. Hamid slipped up and told me he loved me on our 6th date. My shocked expression said it all, “too soon!?” He asked,”too soon” I responded. On that drive home I realized in fact, it didn’t feel too soon. It felt right. Over the coming months between his final year of his PhD and immense struggles within my family, we grew stronger. The adversity made us realize we were great life partners. We got engaged just after Christmas. Setting our date for almost 2 years out. Upon my moms cancer diagnosis, we moved the wedding to the time window doctors advised. We have received so much generosity, love and support. We thank you for being on this this journey with us!

Kara’s mother was diagnosed May 1st, 2018 with a brain tumor and as of May 7th, diagnosed with Stage IV Glioblastoma (or GMB), with the tumor in her left temporal lobe (the area of the brain affecting speech and cognition). A majority of the vendors listed below were brought in by Brandi McComb Photography and every vendor either donated their services free or offered very generous discounts for the family.

 

Venue: The Pearl at Sabine Creek
Planner: Bride
Caterer: Afasneh and roses catering, Leon is head chef
Florist: Ashley with TR Floral and Decor
Baker: Bonnie Norman
Dress(es)/Suit(s) Oleg Cassini dress and Farah tailor did customization
DJ: Justin stringfellow
Makeup/Hair: Marbles Beauty
Videographer: Hello Beautiful Films
Décor: Ashley and volunteers
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