McCormick Home Ranch wedding

As seen on TheKnot.com.

During Christy and Brady’s wedding reception, I set my camera down and crunched across the gravel of McCormick Home Ranch to grab a glass of water from the bar. I looked down at my feet while I walked and I remember this wonderful euphoria washing over me. Not because of my feet, mind you — they were swollen and achy. My arms were sore and I had a rash from the material on my dress sleeve. My current camera strap, as much as I love it, had pinched me a few times on my bicep throughout the day.

But I felt this wonderful sense of happiness and peace like a downpour, and it was delightful.

I returned to the photo booth (where we were also storing our gear) with cups of water for me and the rest of the photography team with a big, goofy smile plastered on my face. “You guys!” I exclaimed. “I am so freakin’ happy right now!”

More than anything, I felt so crazy-lucky to be photographing Christy and Brady’s wedding day. I’d collaborated a bit with Jenn to bring some extra sparkle to the celebration, and it truly could not have been bestowed upon a more deserving couple. Besides being the two most photogenic people EVER, Christy and Brady are kind, joyful, and don’t take themselves too seriously (but their love is the REAL DEAL, let me tell you).

So I feel extra special that my moment of “hey, I am really, really happy!” happened during their wedding, because clients like them are part of what gives my life a robust sense of purpose and satisfaction.

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Before we get into the delicious details of the wedding day, I want to give major props to Pretty Vintage Rentals for doing such a fabulous job of decking out the space! The welcome table, two lounge areas, sweetheart table, dessert display, all the little decor touches — SO GOOD! And Jennifer Jeanne Events went above and beyond by collaborating with Candice and Debbie at Pretty Vintage as well as adding a ton of extra florals and greenery to make everything extra special. Christy and Brady were in awe. It was a pretty incredible day.

McCormick Home Ranch wedding photos