Sun soaked and beautiful, Stefani and Robbie's April wedding was the perfect way to wrap up the Spring wedding season in East Texas!
Stefani and Robbie chose one of our favorite East Texas wedding venues to date, The Folmar, in Tyler, Texas! We spent the entire day there on the property where both the guys and the girls had their own houses to hang out and take their time as they got ready for the day's festivities! Stefani and all her girls had such a fun morning, highlighted by Stefani stepping into her BEAUTIFUL wedding gown. As if she had stepped off a page of a bridal magazine, Stefani embodied everything that is elegant and timeless about a wedding!
With every tie straightened and each hair in place, we set out to capture some photos of the bridal party and the families. While we worked with Stefani and the girls, the guys set up sound for the ceremony and traded songs on the ukulele! Then we had the privilege of capturing some of the most breathtaking bridal portraits of Stefani in the little white chapel at the bottom of the hill, there on the grounds of the Folmar.
When all of their guests had gathered on the lawn, Robbie made his way from the top of the hill down the path toward the gorgeous wooden arch he had fashioned with his own hands! He waited anxiously as the processional began, and when it was finally time for his bride to arrive, the looks on both his and Stefani's faces were like something out of a story book! The sweet ceremony was highlighted by flower girl giggles, the exchanging of rings, and an officiant who also happened to be the father of the bride!
Stefani's family and friends, along with Ashley and the rest of the team at the Folmar had done an amazing job at creating the perfect reception setting! There was a bubble machine for the kids, a taco truck for the kids-at-heart, and one of my personal favorites, cold brew coffee! Another special element was the reappearance of the ukulele as Robbie took a moment to play a special song for his new bride!
After dinner, we loaded up the golf cart and rode back down the hill to the chapel to capture a few quick husband/wife portraits with Mr. and Mrs. Zihlman! Once again, the gorgeous backdrop and gorgeous couple delivered some great images!
When the Texas sun dropped below the horizon, we made our way back up the hill to continue the reception! The night was filled with dancing and dip-kisses, toasts and sweet tears, and of course, CAKE!
Stefani and Robbie,
You two really are picture perfect! Thank you for trusting us to be your wedding photographers! Our prayer for you is that you will continue walk hand-in-hand as you trust God to bring you closer together each day! May he bless you both with the most beautiful life together, and may his grace and peace fill your home!
Thank you, and congratulations! - Kelsie and Tyler
Vendor Credits:
Bakery: Kool Kakes by Dylan, DJ: Dee Will, Dress: DressMe Bullard TX, Food Truck: Mi Casita Longview, TX, Hair: Frank D'Antonio, Makeup: Krystall Storm Ross