The New Mr. & Mrs. Whitmire... :: Abilene Wedding Photographer, San Angelo Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful journey I've had with Lauren & Aaron over the last year!! Aaron proposed right before the Christmas holiday last year and just after it, I found myself (and my 2 week old, Lyla) in the William's home doing a photography consult. I had the privelege of walking along-side this sweet couple to capture their engagement photos and then Lauren's bridal portraits... and then finally, the big day!! Abilene Christian University's Chapel on the Hill provided a gorgeous back drop for the ceremony, and the "par-tay" followed at the Abilene Country club! This wedding just seemed extra sweet because Lauren & Aaron have been together since they were young teenagers!! So encouraging to see that young love does prosper when it's right!!! :)

Need to pay a huuuge thank you to my sweet photographer bud (who was 6.5 months preggo) Micah Schmidt who was an amazing second shooter for this wedding! Ugh, what will I do without you in the future Micah! What a joy it was to have you alongside me! :)

To the Williams & Whitmire family... thank you so very much for having us... it was an honor to document this very exciting year in your children's lives and I'm excited to get the phone call for a maternity shoot somewhere down the line (ha ha, but I'm totally serious!!)! :)
















































Lauren's Mom requested this shot.... I always love to see who really gets into it... the award clearly goes to the gentleman on the right! Nice job! :)







































These two little sweeties looked like little fluffy marshmallows walking down the isle!!! LOVE! :)









I don't think Aaron's smile could have been any bigger!!!! :)



























It's official!!!!!


















Lauren's Dad ever-so-lovingly presented Aaron with a Texas Longhorns hat as a sort of initiation into the family... and being a Tech fan, Aaron graciously accepted like a good new son-in-law should!! :)



The father-daughter dance was QUITE the event at this wedding! As you can see from the middle image above... after about 3 minutes of traditional dancing, the music abruptly changed several times to several different styles of music and the bride and her Dad busted some serious moves... including the lawn mower, the fish hook & reel in, and the tango! The whole room was rolling as they watched!!! Too cute!



The photo booth was also a big highlight... I couldnt' resist taking a few pictures of the guests striking their poses! This one of Lauren & Aaron was hysterical!









One more family hug before the evening was over....



And they're off... to a romatic honeymoon in the Bahamas!!

Lauren & Aaron... God bless you both as you begin this new life together!! My best marriage advice I can offer is this:

1. Don't sweat the small stuff... none of it matters anyway!!
2. Do make date-night a priority... get dressed up and Aaron, come to the door and pick her up every now and then (trust me, after kids the concept of date-night will take on a whoooole new meaning!).
3. Do keep the Lord in the center of your marriage... invite Him in daily to the walls of your home and hearts.
4. Do learn each other's love language and get fluent!!! :)

Love to you both....