So some of my favorite people in the world had a gender reveal party for their baby a few days ago. (The baby is still in her tummy or that would be extra awkward.)

Anyway, Brent & Vanessa McKellar are some of the most creative people I know so when she mentioned having The Mug Machine at her party I knew it would be a smash hit.  Don’t believe me?  Take a look:

Yes we did.

These two are getting married on 1-1-12.  I can’t wait to shoot their wedding.

Vanessa’s parents.  Great with pillow.

Vanessa & Erika.  Yes ladies, that’s Erika of Erika & Phil fame.

Family photo.

Our lovely host.  Who for some reason decided to point a sword at Vanessa’s womb.

So want to find out what she’s having?  Take a look at the little video she put together below.

A couple month’s ago I was shooting a wedding with the uber talented and super friendly cinema super couple Vanessa & Brent McKellar.  They jumped into The Mug Machine and dropped this cheesy pose on me.  Boom.

That’s right.  There is a McKellar baby on the way.  I’m super excited for them and can’t wait to see them turn into incredible parents.  They made this little movie of them finding out as well as them telling their family.  I know the child will be loved.  I know the child will be smart.  I know the child will have the best home movies ever.

They are totally going to keep shooting weddings and the baby should be here the first part of next year.  That means you can book them for your Fall weddings of 2011 and your Spring 2012 weddings. :)

Boutineer.  BOOM!

The girls and their socks.

Major props to La Te Da Flowers for all the centerpieces and florals at this wedding.

The girls without sock.  (But with cool shoes.)

Love how they decorated the arch at the Villa di Felicita.  Can’t wait for a bride to do all three arches!!! :)

The Village Bakery in Tyler doing what they do.  Tasty too, not that I had a piece. ;)
About as “formal” as they get.
DJ Goldman made sure everyone danced for about 4 hours.  It was epic.

Vanessa & Brent McKellar were also their doing their video thing.  (Hit the bottom of this post to see their wedding trailer.)

Q: How do you end such a great wedding?
A: Crowd surfing.

You two were so much fun to shoot.  I had a blast spending the day with you and can’t wait to get you more photos.  Maybe your trailer from Vanessa & Brent McKellar can keep you satisfied for a little bit longer. :)

Ashley & Chase’s Trailer | Tyler, TX from Vanessa McKellar Productions on Vimeo.

I love designing and giving my clients big giant wedding albums. It’s a tangible item you can hold in your hand and there is something extra fun about snuggling on the couch and looking at your wedding day together. It’s even more fun once your have kids and THEY get to hold a big giant book all about your day. I thought I would share a sneak peek at the latest album I am working on. Melissa & Ross were married about a week ago and their day was full of amazing little details. Enjoy.

I think I took more images at this wedding than any other I have shot before.  Melissa & her mom put so much planning and thought into her day it was impossible took look somewhere and NOT find something to photograph.  There were also a TON of fantastic vendors involved in their day so look for them throughout this post.  Starting with Keely Thorne who coordinated the day.  If you are looking for a wedding planner you have to give her a call.  She did an amazing job.  Go check her out.

Kecia & Zach from The Upper Hand Salons were there making everyone’s hair behave.

Whoop Whoop!

Melissa did not even make it to Ross for their First Look before she started tearing up.

Not a fan of the formals.

Claton from Southwest Sound did one of the best DJ jobs I have ever seen.  If you are getting married in the Houston area you have to hire him.

The wedding reception took place at Melissa’s parent’s house in the country.  It really was the perfect setting.

Somewhere in the madness that was the dance floor you might be able to pick out Vanessa McKellar.  She was there filming the wedding and even did a big of Super8 magic.
Even though Grand Finale Catering filled everyone’s tummy at 6:00, by 10:30 we were ready for a snack.  Whataburger Taquitos to the rescue!

So… technically I did not take this last photo at their wedding, but I feel like Melissa & Ross won’t mind sharing their blog post with the 2011 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions.