jessica&tyler {a windy christmas wedding}

This past Christmas season was busy with so many beautiful weddings each with their own personality. I present the last of those. Jessica & Tyler got married just a few days after Christmas & in case we forgot what time of year it was, the weather reminded us that it was indeed winter. Our original plans were to drive from the Hilton Hotel to Texas A&M's campus for bridal party photos & the First Look under the Century Tree. But, the weather had a mind of it's own, & we were confined to the hotel which did give us more time for photos!

gold wedding heels, wedding jewelry, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo

Jessica's dad works for David Gardner's Jewelry in College Station which meant that Jessica got to wear some of the most unique jewelry I've ever seen. A vote was taken & the bridesmaids collectively agreed that she had to wear the necklace on the right. I believe the colored stones were all sapphires?? I could be really wrong, but it was still a breathtaking necklace.

wedding jewelry, david gardner, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bridesmaids looking at jewelry, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bridal makeup, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride getting dressed, sweetheart strapless wedding dress, hilton hotel, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
sweetheart strapless wedding dress, cathedral length veil, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
sweetheart strapless wedding, diy wedding bouquets, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
sweetheart strapless wedding dress, david gardner wedding jewelry, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom, sweetheart strapless wedding dress, diy wedding florals, groom in gray tux, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and bridesmaids, short red bridesmaids dresses, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo

The photo below is probably one of my favorite wedding photos I've ever taken. If their faces don't completely convey how cold & windy it was, I don't know what will. But, even while screaming & freezing to death, the girls still looked fabulous.

funny bridal party photo, red bridesmaids dresses, windy and cold christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
funny bridal photo, cathedral length veil, veil blowing in the wind, windy and cold christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
groomsmen in gray tuxes, short red bridesmaids dresses, windy and cold christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
groomsmen in gray tuxes, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
diy wedding florals, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
sweetheart strapless wedding dress, short red bridesmaids dresses, windy and cold christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
groomsmen in gray tuxes, short red bridesmaids dresses, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
aggie wedding, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
groom in gray tux, al's formal wear, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo

Jessica & Tyler opted to see each other before the ceremony & it was such a cute moment. 

bride and groom first look, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom, sweetheart strapless wedding dress, gray tux, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom, sweetheart strapless wedding dress, gray tux, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom, sweetheart strapless wedding dress, gray tux, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo

Christmas lights just make everything so romantic. Don't you think?

christmas wedding decorations {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
christmas wedding decorations {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
diy wedding florals, christmas wedding decorations {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
christmas wedding decorations {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom first kiss during ceremony, christmas wedding decorations {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom during ceremony, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
christmas wedding decorations {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
christmas wedding reception decorations {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
aggie groom's cake, fabulous fare wedding cakes, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom cutting the cake, fabulous fare cakes, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bride and groom dancing, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
guests dancing, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
guests dancing at reception, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
guests at wedding reception, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
funny wedding photo, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
bouquet toss, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
aggie war hymn, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo
sparkler exit, christmas wedding {dreamy elk photography and design} photo

Wedding Venue: Hilton Hotel, College Station // Bride's Jewelry: David Gardner's Jewelry // Bride's Shoes: Vince Camuto // Bridesmaids Dresses: Ralph Lauren // Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Al's Formal Wear // Hair & Makeup: To the Nines Hair & Makeup Artistry // Cake: Fabulous Fare // Florals: DIY