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Amanda & Aaron – Getting Ready & Ceremony at The OrchardAzle, Texas

January 16, 2018 Annie Kercho

I have been looking forward to this wedding for a while now! Amanda and Aaron are both band teachers (believe it or not but they are not my first band teacher couple) so I knew this would be a good crowd! Although they didn’t see each other before the ceremony, they were able to hold hands around a door, which is one of my favorite things a couple can do if they choose to not do a first look.

A cold front came through just in time for their winter wedding, and boy was it chilly. The cold didn’t phase them, however! Check out some of my favorite moments from their ceremony!

-Annie

Special thanks to all the vendors!

The Orchard

Jessica Zak – Hair & Makeup

Chandler & Nic – Reception at The OrchardAzle, Texas

February 15, 2017 Annie Kercho

After the first dance, Chandler danced with her father and let me tell you, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. As a photographer I love being able to capture these special moments like a father dancing with his daughter. Chandler and Nic were on the dance floor the whole night but wanted to sneak outside to get some fun night portraiture photos. Check out some of my favorite moments from the reception!

-Annie

A special thanks to all the vendors:

Jordan Jennings Events

Complete Weddings & Events

Beautiful Event Rentals

Makeup & Hair by Michaela

Skyla & Aaron – ReceptionThe Orchard in Azle, Texas

July 22, 2016 Annie Kercho

This reception at The Orchard was a blast. After some very heartwarming toasts, the couple brought out their dance moves and had a great time on the dance floor. Right around sunset time I was able to steal them away for some fun outdoor portraits in front of a fountain and the venue. Skyla and Aaron were such a great couple and made the evening so fun. Congratulations to this sweet couple!

-Annie

A special thanks to all the great vendors:

Venue – The Orchard

Rentals – May I Serve You

Makeup – Meagan Bechtel

Paper Products – Paper Planet

DJ – Complete Weddings & Events

Cake – Wonderful Kakes

Gown – Bliss Bridal Salon

Skyla & Aaron – Wedding CeremonyThe Orchard in Azle, Texas

July 21, 2016 Annie Kercho

I can’t tell you how much fun this bright, sunny, fourth of July wedding was. I got to know Skyla during her bridal portraits out at The Orchard previous to the wedding, so I knew instantly that she would be a fun bride to photograph on her wedding day. Skyla and Aaron have known each other since High School, but wanted to wait until after college to tie the knot. They had their closest friends and family around that day, and you could just tell how much they loved each other. Their smiles were contagious! Here are some of my favorite moments from the first part of their day!

-Annie

A special thanks to all the vendors:

Venue – The Orchard

Rentals – May I Serve You

Makeup – Meagan Bechtel

Paper Products – Paper Planet

DJ – Complete Weddings & Events

Cake – Wonderful Kakes

Gown – Bliss Bridal Salon

Amy & Matt-Wedding at Star Hill Ranch in Austin, TX

October 12, 2013 Sarah Rizy

I always love being at new venues and Star Hill Ranch was so fun to explore. I had so much at Amy & Matt’s wedding last weekend in Austin. In spending the whole weekend with them i loved getting more of a glimpse of the love the have for each other but also the love of their friends and family. Nothing makes my heart burst more than being able to capture that love. Here are some of my favorites from their Austin wedding.

Petals ink

The Traveling Photo Booth

Matt’s gift to Amy was a bracelet

Amy gave Matt a ukulele

Amy & Matt did a first look and I love their smiles

Charly & Josh-Engagement at Private Residence

June 6, 2013 Engagement Photos

I had quite the adventure with Charly & Josh this past weekend. I met them at her parents ranch out in Perrin, TX. There we had fun climbing on hay bales, tractors and even got around to chasing some cows. They were all awake so cow tipping did not come into play. Charly and Josh are two Texans who met while living in Oklahoma. I am so excited for their wedding this August at The Orchard in Azle. Here are some of my favorites from their engagement session.

Sarah Rizy

Tara & Dan {Married} at Private Residence in Cleburne

June 8, 2012 Wedding Day

Tara and Dan were married at her parent’s ranch in Cleburne. It was a beautiful outside wedding right beside a small pond on their property. These two were so sweet to one another and it was such a joy to photograph them. They had some really cute moments throughout their day. Like when the ring bearer walked down as a “secret agent” complete with a ear piece and small metal box that contained the ring. Another great moment was when Dan saw Tara for the first time, his mouth dropped WIDE open! Tara also surprised Dan with a groom’s cake with a little Star Wars theme. He thought that was the COOLEST. Events by Hala did a great job of coordinating the day as well as DJ Clo kept the dance floor rockin all night long. Here are a few of my favorites from their day. I wish them all the best in the years to come.

-Sarah Halferty

This ring-bearer had TOP SECRET stuff in that box.

LOVE Dan’s expression as he sees Tara for the first time.

Just as they kissed a fountain when on in the pond below. So pretty.

LOVELOVELOVE!!

A sweet first dance as man and wife.

Dan and his mom shared a sweet moment before they danced.

Allison & Joe {Married} Part 1 Details & Ceremony at Private Ranch in Oakwood Texas

October 6, 2011 Wedding Day

Love this moment during the ceremony as Joe whispers into her ear.

Allison and Joe have become like family over the years. I have been photographing their family for about 2 years now and Joe was the last to get married from the Whitmer clan. Their wedding was a beautiful country wedding out on their families ranch in Oakwood, TX. I photographed Joe’s brother Daniel out at this same spot a couple of years ago-so it was great getting to come back and create more memories for them! These two shared a unique kind of love, with Joe’s silliness and Allison’s beauty both inside and out. Many laughs were shared that night, as well as a few tears-even by me! This family really means the world to me and I can’t wait for the next wedding (although they assure me it’ll be awhile). Here are some of my favorites…there were too many to choose from! Stay tuned for more to come.

-Sarah Halferty

Ashton & Cameron Engaged in Stephenville!

July 8, 2011 Sarah Rizy

This week I got to spend the morning of the 4th of July with an amazing couple Ashton & Cameron! It was so much fun to get out of Fort Worth and photograph somewhere new. We started at ranch in where Ashton used to work. On the ranch we got to play with their beautiful horses. We then went to the Oakdale Steakhouse which is an amazing old building that has been restored along with a Soda Shoppe next door. It had a lot of fun unique props we played with. Ashton and Cameron were so fun and I loved how adventurous they were.

Sarah Rizy

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