megan&andy {wedding} hilton hotel, university of houston, texas

Just a few short years ago, I did Megan's high school senior portraits. When she contacted me to tell me she was engaged, I was so excited! I love that I've been been in the photography business long enough to see people through several big milestones. 

Megan & Andy met while they were both working at the Hilton Hotel on the University of Houston's campus. So, of course, that is where the wedding was held. Everyone there was family for Megan & Andy. The guests, the staff, everybody. 

jewel toned wedding invitation, geometric shapes, dreamy elk photography and design
jewel toned wedding invitation, geometric shapes, dreamy elk photography and design
silver wedding shoes, dreamy elk photography and design
wedding bands, dreamy elk photography and design

I could never forget Megan because of her gorgeous hair color. She wore a lot of green the day of her senior portraits, which looked incredible!

high-necked lace wedding dress with buttons, wedding hair updo, dreamy elk photography and design
beaded mother of the bride dress, high-necked lace wedding dress with buttons, dreamy elk photography and design
high-necked lace wedding dress with buttons, wedding hair updo, dreamy elk photography and design
high-necked lace wedding dress with buttons, wedding hair updo, mid length veil, dreamy elk photography and design
high-necked lace wedding dress, mermaid wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
high-necked lace wedding dress, mermaid wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
high-necked lace wedding dress, mermaid wedding dress, dreamy elk photography and design
high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design

I love it when couples decide to see each other before the ceremony. Not only do the bride & groom get to spend more time together on the wedding day, but that usually means more photos & super adorable expressions by all.

first look with bride and groom, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
first look with bride and groom, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
bride and groom, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
bride and groom, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
bride and groom, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
red and white wedding bouquet, high-necked lace wedding dress, dreamy elk photography and design
groom kissing bride on the cheek, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
bride and groom, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic wedding tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
fall wedding bouquet, sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, high-necked lace wedding dress, dreamy elk photography and design
groom and groomsmen, classic tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
hilton hotel, university of houston, bride and bridesmaids, sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, high-necked lace wedding dress, dreamy elk photography and design
hilton hotel, university of houston, groom and groomsmen, classic tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
bride and bridesmaids, hilton hotel, university of houston, fall wedding bouquet, sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, high-necked lace wedding dress, dreamy elk photography and design
funny groomsmen photo, classic tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
bride and bridesmaids, hilton hotel, university of houston, fall wedding bouquet, sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, high-necked lace wedding dress, dreamy elk photography and design
funny groomsmen photo, selfie, dreamy elk photography and design
hilton hotel, university of houston, sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, high-necked lace wedding dress, dreamy elk photography and design
funny groom and groomsmen photo, dreamy elk photography and design
unique wedding guest book, dreamy elk photography and design

The best part of Megan & Andy's wedding was this moment right here. Andy's grandmother surprised him by flying in from Mexico for the wedding. He didn't know she was there until she walked into the ceremony. To say he was surprised was an understatement.

hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, wedding ceremony, dreamy elk photography and design
groom's reaction to grandmother walking down the aisle, wedding ceremony, dreamy elk photography and design

Megan's entrance received a standing ovation! Such a happy moment.

hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, bride walking down the aisle, wedding ceremony, dreamy elk photography and design
groom's reaction to bride walking down the aisle, dreamy elk photography and design
hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, wedding ceremony, dreamy elk photography and design
wedding ceremony, dreamy elk photography and design
funny ring bearer, ring security, dreamy elk photography and design
wedding kiss, dreamy elk photography and design
fall wedding bouquet, mid length veil, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic tuxedo, bride and groom, dreamy elk photography and design
hilton hotel, university of houston, mermaid wedding dress, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic tuxedo, bride and groom, dreamy elk photography and design
high-necked lace wedding dress, classic tuxedo, bride and groom, dreamy elk photography and design
sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, hilton hotel, university of houston, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
hilton hotel, university of houston, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic tuxedo, sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, funny bridal party, dreamy elk photography and design
hilton hotel, university of houston, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic tuxedo, fun bridal party, sangria strapless bridesmaids dresses, dreamy elk photography and design
funny reception entrance, dreamy elk photography and design
bride and groom first dance, hilton hotel ballroom, high-necked lace wedding dress, classic tuxedo, dreamy elk photography and design
cutting the cake, three tier white wedding cake, geometric shapes, hilton hotel ballroom, dreamy elk photography and design
funny wedding guests, dreamy elk photography and design
wedding guests dancing, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design
wedding guests, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design
wedding guests dancing, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design
wedding guests dancing, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design
bouquet toss, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design
garter toss, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design
throwing the groom, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design

Since the party lasted long after I left, I'll end on this gravity defying photo. 

throwing the groom in the air, hilton hotel ballroom, university of houston, dreamy elk photography and design

Venue & Catering: Hilton Hotel, University of Houston // Wedding Dress: Panache Bridal // Bridesmaids' Dresses: David's Bridal // Groom & Groomsmen's Suits: Al's Formal Wear // Hair & Makeup: Your Beautiful Face (Sunny) // Cake: Who Made the Cake? // Floral Designer: Dettaglios // DJ: LG Entertainment (Javier) // Videography: Pixel Studios // Wedding Invitation: Dreamy Elk Photography & Design