First dance wedding reception at The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston.

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH + THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WEDDING RECEPTION

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH + THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WEDDING RECEPTION – Michelle and Patrick’s wedding at St. Anne’s Catholic Church brought two families together, one from Iowa, the other from Dominican Republic.

Michelle and Patrick first met while Patrick was out visiting John (one of the best men) in DC, where Michelle was attending medical school at the time. While at a party, they quickly bonded over a game of beer pong (my sort of ‘fun’ game) together before Patrick headed back to Wisconsin.  They met again 10 months later and kept in touch via texting and dating, before long meeting once a week.

They spent the better part of a year together in DC, until Michelle got accepted at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston for her residency and Patric moved down to Houston.

They make  a great couple. Thanks to their trust in my to capture their day unobtrusively all shot with a couple of Leica M’s and second shooter Christian Margain, a trusted pro in San Antonio was along for the ride.

Below are my personal favorites based not on cute details and decor, but images full of emotion, composition, geometry and dare I say it, LOVE. Scroll down to leave your comments.

Mother smiles toward bride at Houston Omni Hotel
Bride smiles at Omni Houston Hotel
Curles bride toes Omni Houston Hotel
Bride silhouetted during makeup at Omni Houston Hotel
Bride getting ready with bridal gown in foreground Omni Houston Hotel
Bridesmaid get ready at Omni Houston Hotel
Mother helps bride et ready in mirror at Omni Houston Hotel
Tying the bridal dress at Omni Houston Hotel
Bride walks her hotel room against mirror Omni Houston Hotel
Bride puts shoes on at Omni Houston Hotel
Bride portrait Omni Houston Hotel
White limo pulls up outside Omni Houston Hotel for wedding
To avoid seeing the bride, groom wears at tie over his eyes while waiting in limo
To avoid seeing the bride, groom wears at tie over his eyes while waiting in limo as bride enters St. Anne's church
Bride clutching her dress arriving at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Rd, Houston
Placing the brides veil St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Rd, Houston
Bridesmaids see bride dressed first time at St. Anne Catholic Church, Houston
Bride and bridesmaids in waiting room at St. Anne Catholic Church, Houston
Still shot of wedding programs St. Anne Catholic Church,
Groom and groomsmen walk St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Rd, Houston
Mother of the bride greets family member at St. Anne Catholic Church, Westheimer Rd
St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Rd, Houston
Bride enters church moments before walking down the aisle at St. Anne Catholic Church, Westheimer Rd, Houston
Bride waits at St. Anne Catholic Church, Westheimer Rd, Houston
The beautifully ornate organ at St. Anne Catholic Church, Westheimer Rd, Houston
Bride and father enter the church St. Anne Catholic Church, Houston
St. Anne Catholic Church, Westheimer Rd, Houston wedding ceremony
This is a heavy wedding ring- St. Anne Catholic Church, Houston
Couple embrace at St. Anne Catholic Church, Houston
Michelle and Patrick practice their first dance
Couple walk down staircase entering wedding reception at The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston.
First dance wedding reception at The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston.
Michelle and Patrick hold hands wedding reception at The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston.
A kiss on demand for wedding reception wedding reception at The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston.
A little girls climbs stair case The Bell Tower on 34th, 901 W 34th St, Houston
Father s dance wedding reception The Bell Tower on 34th, 901 W 34th St, Houston
Wedding reception crazy dancing by guest at The Bell Tower on 34th
Shout out wedding reception The Bell Tower on 34th
Couple dancing with bride foreground The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston.
Hands in the air like you just don't care The Bell Tower on 34th
Couple leave in car wedding reception The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston
The Bell Tower on 34th Wedding reception Houston Texas