{ Melissa & Rob } |engaged|

I had the priviledge of spending the first weekend of October with a very sweet couple, Melissa & Rob.  I was recommended to Melissa by her cousin Amanda, who happens to be a long time friend of mine! I actually got to spend two days out of my extended photo weekend with Melissa and Amanda, who came along to help out!  Amanda, thanks a million for all of your hard work!  We spent our first evening together on this fantastic engagement session, our second session was for her Bridal Portraits and I cant wait for their wedding so I can share some of those with you! 

Back to the engagements; the weather was warm, the light was gorgeous and the location, well just see for yourself!  We made our way out the the Seminary College in Fort Worth and I was just blown away by the scenery!  As I found out from Melissa, she and her soon to be husband met at Cana Baptist Church, where they will be getting married on December 1st, 2012.  Actually, Rob's mom set them up and schemed with Melissa's mom to have them both at church on the same day.  I guess thats proof positive that sometimes mom really does know best! At least in this case it worked out perfectly for them!  Congratulations Melissa & Rob, I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!  I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you both! Thank you for allowing me the honor of capturing your memories!  I can't wait to be there for your wedding day!

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{Finley Wedding} |throughout the day|

Thanks for checking back for part two of the Finley Wedding on the blog!  This was such a wonderful wedding to be a part of and filled with so many great memories.  Below you will find a small sampling of moments from throughout the day. From the preparations, the First Look, Formal Portraits, and the Reception.  If you missed the Ceremony photos, please see my previous post here : http://www.amydillinghamphotography.blogspot.com/2012/09/finley-wedding-ceremony.html?m=1

 I hope you enjoy everything you see.  For guests of the wedding, and friends and family of the couple,  please make sure that the Bride or Groom have a current email address for you so that they may send you the link to their full online viewing gallery.

The amazing grand room at the Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville, TX.  This place is fantastic and has been a www.theknot.com top Texas venue pick for several years! If you want to find out more, follow the link here: www.jacksonvillecastle.com  Everything in this entire venue is just as amazing as this one room.  No detail has been overlooked anywhere. If you are about to get married, look into this amazing location, and then please hire me because I would LOVE to go back!  The photo opportunities are endless!

I love this portrait, and the gorgeous room she is standing in is the honeymoon suite.

This couple chose a "first look" session for their day as an option to make the day as relaxing as possible.

This is the balcony off of the Bridal Suite where all of the bride's preparation photos took place. I love this pic, so sweet!

Love this Welding Machine groom's cake!

The Bride's cake was stunning!

I love all of the little details!

Although the Bride and Groom didnt' have a traditional first dance, we did have everyone out on the floor around them for the Chicken Dance.  This was awsome!