Surprise Wedding! Lyanna & Whet

Lyanna & Whet are soooooo sweet, like in every way. I’ll have to explain the ‘surprise’ part of this wedding, many of Lyanna’s relatives thought she was planning to have a huge wedding in November where all family and friends were invited, but the couple had different plans. They preferred to have a very small 20 person wedding, so they invited people over for an ‘engagement party’ but as soon as they arrived they received a note stating that they were actually going to get married… Ben was at the house catching some of the reactions on video, so I will have that posted soon. They got married in one of the cutest chapels I have ever seen at Parker Lane United Methodist Church and had a nice little reception dinner in Moonshine Grill’s Sunday house. Lyanna’s Mom, Connie, made the cake as well as all the flower arrangements and did an awesome job. Instead of going all out on centerpieces and a 6 tier cake they decided that they would rather spend the most of their wedding budget on a 2 1/2 week vacation to Paris, they left yesterday so I hope they get to see these while they’re there. I’m so excited for Lyanna and Whet (although sad that they’re moving to Houston)… I’m just really glad that Ben & I could be apart of their wedding day. 

 

bride looking in mirror

bride getting ready

guests finding out about the surprise wedding

the letter the guests received

bride informing people she's getting married today

bridal shoes

bride's dress and bouquet

bride's invitation to wedding via text

bride curling hair

bride putting dress on

bride walking down the isle with father

groom seeing bride for first time

overall view of bride and groom in church

bride and groom kiss

close of bride and groom

bride and groom watch same day slide show

this was my first time to do a same day slide show and I have to say I will probably do more in the future. While everyone was settling down at the restaurant, Ben sat in the car and uploaded the images of the bride getting ready and the ceremony, we put the slideshow to one of the their favorite songs and it turned out beautifully.
 
macro shots of rings in champagne and bouquet

bride dancing and mother of bride laughing

guests laughing

groom dipping bride in street

bride and groom jumping

bride and groom standing in doorway

bride and groom cutting cake

food and cake from wedding

bride and groom exit with flower pedals

bride throwing bouquet

bride and groom in carriage

bride and groom and the photographers

Lyanna insisted that we all get a picture together and I’m glad she did, this one is a keeper!

Austin Wedding Photographer- Sweet Caroline Photo

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November 1, 2009 - 8:31 am

Ray and Adrian Balch - What wonderful photography! So original and creative! It looks like bride and groom had a lot of fun, as did your guests. We love the loving hoax you played on your closest friends. Thanks for sharing this!

August 29, 2009 - 1:06 pm

Gerry Phelps - Great photos! Great-looking bride and groom! Lovely wedding. Wonderful family and friends. Exciting and fun. Wonderful being there.

August 28, 2009 - 10:28 pm

Kristi - What a cool way to get married. Great, great captures.

August 23, 2009 - 3:23 pm

Vida Carson - Ah! What a cute wedding :D

August 23, 2009 - 12:44 pm

EverafterImages.Com - Hi Caroline, I found your site by following a link from your comment on our blog – Its always nice to see another talented photographer capture a wedding in such a “soft” dreamy style…
What a neat photo of the “letter” about the suprise!
Regards, Raymond/Debra

August 22, 2009 - 6:18 pm

alison - You two look RADIANT! Thank you for making me a part of your big day :)

August 22, 2009 - 3:51 pm

LyAnna - LOVE THEM!! Can’t wait to see them all upon our return!!

August 20, 2009 - 8:49 am

Ann Hickson - Lyanna and Whet! You make a beautiful couple! I am so proud of both of you! Love, Aunt Ann

August 19, 2009 - 9:02 pm

Shyann - Such a cute wedding! That sure is a prudy shirt you are wearing! ;) …

August 19, 2009 - 8:58 pm

Connie - Your gift of photography has captured the essence of LyAnna and Whet’s wedding. Wonderful wedding, wonderful pictures.

August 19, 2009 - 7:14 pm

Dorrene - Beautiful pictures. Beautiful wedding! What a great idea.

June 17, 2010 - 2:11 pm

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