I first met Christopher when I photographed an event he put together for the Haiti earthquake victims.
It was called “Fort Worth Sings for Haiti” and was an all day concert benefitting the victims.
Christopher is the type of guy that you just adore… because he’s like your fun brother.
A positive spirit, full of LIFE and passion and a true heart of the Lord.
We continued our friendship via FB and would bump into one another here and there… and I always felt super comfy with him.
(Literally like my long lost brother I enjoyed keeping up with his life and he would make me feel accountable for keeping a relationship with the Lord.)
We would chat here and there and talk about life and my family, kids, hubby, and photography… and I would chat with him about life and work.
THEN… the BIG day came when he told me about a SPECIAL LADY.
A lady he LOVED and ADORED and wanted to marry!!!
We started talking wedding photos before he had even proposed and I was STOKED.
I knew this gal had to be pretty darn AWESOME… and really – she IS!
All they kept telling me was that their wedding day was going to be all about the Lord, their love and celebrating with family and friends!
These are the type of people who tell you, “Arden, we want you to put your camera down, grab a glass of wine, and get OUT ON THE DANCE FLOOR WITH US!”
(Crud, baby number four made sure I wasn’t having TOO much fun this wedding.) ๐
People like this – our what makes my “job” EXTRA special – what an honor.
Now unfortunately, I wasn’t able to meet precious Erin until the wedding day – but she was EASY GOING, cool, calm and ridiculously STUNNING!
Way to go Christopher!
The entire wedding was held at Thistle Springs Ranch, a new venue in Cleburne, Texas… just beautiful!
Their wedding was just as I anticipated: Fun, laid back, beautiful, raw, soft, and celebratory – through their loved ones.
A family style meal provided their perfect setting of feeling like they are all at the dinner table together!
Theย catering company made the BEST family style meal ever!
This pregnant woman wanted to eat two giant helpings of chicken friend chicken, cream gravy, taters, biscuits, corn and green beans!
Anyway – I will stop jabbering about devouring all of their food and passing on a celebratory drink – I mean who am I… a guest?ย
(Actually that is what they made me feel like and wanted me to be… and I am so grateful for their generous and loving hearts.)
C&E
Wow. What a day – the BEST day of your lives.
I am forever grateful for y’all choosing ME to photograph this amazing moment in time.
May the Lord continue to lift you up, shed light on your hearts, put you at ease and fulfill your hearts and growth.
You guys ROCK.
.love.
BONNIE JENNINGS says
I can not find the words that decribe the beautifull wedding pictures. The wedding was a fairy tale. May God shine all of his blessings on your wounderfull life togeather.
ardenprucha says
It was… just gorgeous and so easy!
Jenna Vanzant says
Seeing the photo of Christopher cry made me tear up!! Such a beautiful wedding and beautiful couple and these photos captured it perfectly!! My fav may e the last one of the sparklers… deserves to be in a magazine spread and on a huge canvas! loved them all! Congrats Lenzini!
ardenprucha says
Thanks Jenna! They are soooo in love.
Jacque Calico says
Beautiful …..
ardenprucha says
๐ Cheers.
Brandy Haynes says
Stunning! Their expressions are priceless — what a treasure to have them captured for all time!! LOVE her shoes!!! Beautiful clients and beautiful portraits!
ardenprucha says
I know, you can FEEL their love – just by looking at these! Thanks B.
Angie Matthews says
Oh holy night… What a stunning wedding! Fab work missy!!
ardenprucha says
Why thank YOU, Angie!!! ๐
Jenn Sawtelle says
These are gorgeous! Fantastic work! And, I concur with Brandy — LOVE her shoes! Different and so pretty and sexy at the same time.
Katie Lindner says
two words. SIMPLY AMAZING
WOW you do such stunning work… so beautiful I guess I can’t just say two words
ardenprucha says
Thank you thank YOU!
Cathy says
Beautiful work ! Beautiful couple
ardenprucha says
๐ I agree, thanks!
Jewel says
Christopher & Erin…An adorable couple…May you have a loving and lasting marriage. – Mt 19:6
Really liked the photo shoot of the couple…Erin was beautiful…loved her gown and shoes!!!
ardenprucha says
Isn’t she though? Thanks!
morgan says
Was this catered by Babe’s? Such a good idea! I am looking into having my wedding at this venue.
ardenprucha says
Babe’s actually began to change their pricing and such a week or two before the wedding, unfortunately. So they found “Dad and Daughter’s Divine Dining” who pulled off an amazing family style meal. It was SO tasty!!! http://www.dddevinedining.com/
Renata says
just perfect