lauren&jared {wedding} rock lake ranch, anderson, texas

Where to start with this wedding? I could tell you about how gorgeous the venue was. I could tell you about how beautiful all of the flowers turned out. I could tell you about Lauren's incredible yellow diamond engagement ring. I could tell you how absolutely breathtaking the cake was & the fact that it was homemade. I could also tell you about how badly it stormed. But, I mainly want to talk about how happy everybody was, despite the horrendous weather.

Lauren & Jared were planning on an outdoor wedding which obviously didn't happen. But, they did not let that dampen their spirits. All day long they would laugh & shrug with a What can you do? Happy brides & grooms make for the best of photos. And that makes me happy. 

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I can't stop looking at Lauren's gorgeous fall wedding bouquet complete with lotus pods & pheasant feathers. 

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We had just finished up the girls' photos & the guys were meandering out to the porch for their photos when lightning started striking. So, we had to finish up indoors. Thankfully Christmas lights were already out!

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Many thanks to the workers of Rock Lake Ranch for working so hard to keep us dry! 

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The Sophisticates kept the dance floor full the rest of the night. Live bands are just so much fun!

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Thankfully there was a small break in the storm right when Lauren & Jared were making their getaway. Sparklers for the win!

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Wedding Venue: Rock Lake Ranch // Event Coordinator: All Things Planned, Amy Rodriguez // Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero // Bride's Shoes: Lulu's // Bridesmaids Dresses: Ann Taylor // Hair Stylist: Christopher Michael Salon, Von // Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Jos A. Bank // Floral Designer: Tricia Barksdale // Catering: Buppy's // Band: The Sophisticates // Paper Goods: Wedding Paper Divas