this title is completely true in every sense and i have never seen a wedding in my entire life that was more beautiful (and i go to a lot!). i heard some really disheartening news last week about my friend sarah. she found out that a previous bout with cancer (that was gone) has returned on her lungs. instead of going through chemo with a fiance, she wanted to go through this walk with a husband. so everyone made a couple of calls and her wedding was planned in less than 24 hours! i have never seen a community come together so fast to plan a wedding before, but it was amazing!
backing up, sarah contacted me to shoot her wedding in november of this year. it was going to take place on thanksgiving weekend and i just could not make it happen with my holiday schedule. i of course was disappointed because i wanted to capture that day for her and had been planning on it even before she had a husband in mind!
if anyone has ever planned a wedding, you know all of the details that might take place. it may take 6 months (at least) to find all the vendors to make it happen. this wedding was a testament to what it really is and is not about. what took place on sunday was a beautiful act and reminded me that this is the perfect example of what a wedding should be about. it was all so beautiful and true. it encourages me to live life day to day and relish every moment as if it was my last. i am glad that i did get to shoot her wedding after all!
a prayer service is being held tonight at ecclesia for sarah @ 8:00. click here to see more from their beautiful day.
special thanks to:
ecclesia church
dj red
kelly balfour (helped with donation items (cake and bouquet)
Special Arrangements Floral (donated bouquet and boutineer)
smilebooth
robbie seay band
backing up, sarah contacted me to shoot her wedding in november of this year. it was going to take place on thanksgiving weekend and i just could not make it happen with my holiday schedule. i of course was disappointed because i wanted to capture that day for her and had been planning on it even before she had a husband in mind!
if anyone has ever planned a wedding, you know all of the details that might take place. it may take 6 months (at least) to find all the vendors to make it happen. this wedding was a testament to what it really is and is not about. what took place on sunday was a beautiful act and reminded me that this is the perfect example of what a wedding should be about. it was all so beautiful and true. it encourages me to live life day to day and relish every moment as if it was my last. i am glad that i did get to shoot her wedding after all!
a prayer service is being held tonight at ecclesia for sarah @ 8:00. click here to see more from their beautiful day.
special thanks to:
ecclesia church
dj red
kelly balfour (helped with donation items (cake and bouquet)
Special Arrangements Floral (donated bouquet and boutineer)
smilebooth
robbie seay band
debra parker said:
such beautiful work for such a beautiful couple.
(08.18.10 @ 02:51 PM)
Clint Shuttlesworth said:
Brooke I'm loving how you captured this incredible day.. you told the story perfectly..
(08.18.10 @ 02:55 PM)
JACKIE WONDERS said:
brooke, such a great post...and even greater couple. I'm so happy they had you document their wedding...praying for you Sarah :)
(08.18.10 @ 03:02 PM)
Chelsea said:
She looks so happy in all of her pictures, it's so magical. I bet it was the most magical experience she's ever had to know so many people love and care for her enough to organize a wedding in a days time. I'm so happy for her and her husband.
(08.18.10 @ 03:13 PM)
muyiwa said:
I heard about this from Deji Osinulu. I tried to help find a cake, but the amazing Kelly Balfour beat me to it. I'm so glad for her that you all were able to pull off this amazing feat for her. Beautiful work!
(08.18.10 @ 03:21 PM)
Jessica Barnett said:
Brooke,
Sarah is a very dear friend of mine from college and I was not able to be in Houston on Sunday. I just wanted to thank you for posting these beautiful pictures and the slideshow. I feel like I was there with yall! The emotion and joy just oozed through your amazing photography. What a beautiful day. Thank you, thank you!
(08.18.10 @ 03:28 PM)
Jamie Kutter said:
what a beautiful wedding and beautiful bride! my heart goes out to them! I know that HE is still healing every moment of everyday...I pray with all my heart that she is healed.
(08.19.10 @ 06:47 AM)
Kayla said:
SO amazing!!! I saw all your tweets last week and wished I lived closer so I could be a part! Amazing!
(08.19.10 @ 09:33 AM)
ScotWharton said:
I am proud to know you and call you my friend....AMAZING work....you are the best.
(08.19.10 @ 12:12 PM)
Hi-Fi Weddings said:
oooo i love this wedding! SO sweet! if the couple wanted to share the music from the day, i'd love to feature this on hi-fi weddings! love your work! xoxo - ashley
(08.19.10 @ 03:11 PM)
Nicole Macaluso said:
What a great moments to capture! I'm so sad I didn't hear that you were looking for help until today. I would of loved to help! I bet this was a great wedding. Chris Seay is one of my favorite pastors!
(08.19.10 @ 07:12 PM)
Gail said:
The happiest bride ever - so beautiful!
(08.22.10 @ 06:54 AM)
Sarah Kealing said:
LOVE EVERY ONE!! So dreamy..... :)
(03.18.11 @ 11:26 AM)
Naomi Torres said:
I was one of Sarah Chidgey's students in third grade. ( im now 10) I was in fourth grade when at school, they let everyone know she had passed. It was terrible. The school was falling apart. Passing by, EVERYONE was crying. It didn't matter they knew her or not. Sarah Chidgey just had a spark on everyone. I miss you so much, Ms. Chidgey. Dont ever forget it.
(11.24.11 @ 03:57 PM)
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Deonne said:
priceless! too cute for words.
(08.08.10 @ 03:15 PM)
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could not have been more perfect! glad to have pictures to explain the beauty of the night. not good with words! :)
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some details from their wedding:
christ church cathedral
river oaks home
swift events
angela nix
casa de novia
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tiffany said:
love love LOVE it!
(05.28.10 @ 09:29 AM)
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a lovely lovely wedding. thanks anne and richard for being amazing clients!
Anne said:
I love them! Can't wait to see the rest! No surprise that you have done a fabulous job. And had a baby too! Very impressive all around.
(05.19.10 @ 06:20 PM)
Lauren Larsen said:
Absolutely beautiful. Beautiful photos and beautiful edits.
(05.19.10 @ 10:07 PM)
Anne said:
Finally had a chance to look through all the photos. I love them!!! Brooke is the best!
(05.20.10 @ 09:35 PM)
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