laura {bridals} the inn at quarry ridge

The forecast was grim. All week Laura & I texted back & forth frantically trying to decide what we would do if it rained. The day got closer & the forecast got worse. Laura had chosen to do her bridal portraits at her wedding venue, The Inn at Quarry Ridge, & since they had a lovely porch & a spacious indoor spot, we decided to just go for it.

As I drove in from Austin, it was overcast. As I pulled into the driveway at the venue, it started raining. It rained while Laura got her makeup done. It rained while we got her dressed. We stepped outside, & I kid you not. It stopped raining. The sun even came out a little bit. Then, it poured as soon as we finished.

Wedding miracles. I love them.

Laura's dress (& Laura, of course) was gorgeous. The right amount of lace, classiness, & elegance. We were also grateful for the beads on her veil that helped weigh it down in the gusts of wind. Beads & hairspray. Two amazing things.

sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet
veil over bride's face
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil & belt
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, green and purple wedding bouquet
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil
bride twirling wedding dress, sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, green and purple wedding bouquet
bride standing under gazebo, sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil,

Yup. Those are storm clouds!

sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet
sweetheart strapless lace wedding dress, beaded veil, green and purple wedding bouquet, the inn at quarry ridge