Austin engagement and weddings from Jim Rode Wedding Photographer

Life is so sweet! I love to meet cool people and Michael and Merrick fit that description so well. Their wedding is in Fort Worth at the Texas White House, but they live in Austin. I am a Dallas wedding photographer but I thought that an engagement safari where they work and live is superior to one an unfamiliar city. I drove down to Austin to spend the day with the nicest people! They are blessed by God above and so in love! I really, really, really can't wait to photograph their wedding.



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Hilton Anatole Wedding photography from - Dallas wedding photographer Jim Rode

Super couple -super family -I am so blessed to photograph the wedding of Greg and Cathy in Forney at St. Martin's church community. The reception was at the Hilton Anatole who did a fabulous job for their Dallas wedding. Although the Texas temps were hitting 106, kissing brought chills! The Hilton spares no expense in keeping the room comfortable, even with 200 people in the room! Greg and Cathy are so devoted to each other and family. I am so blessed being a Dallas area wedding photographer.

Delicious Cakes made the night yummy, as did the Robert Holbert Band. The florals were by Z's Florist and all was coordinated by Water Cooler Weddings - thanks Michelle! After a wonderful dinner, Cathy and Greg were treated to the moves of two amazing Uganda Dancers. Then the party rolled with everyone getting into the act. It really rocked when Greg joined the band sending out cool base beats. What a great night!


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Little Chapel in the Woods Wedding from Dallas Photographer Jim Rode

Katherine and Jason married at the Little Chapel in the Woods. The chapel is a magical location and on their wedding day it sparkled -as always. Katherine was excited beyond belief. Happy...so very happy. This is what I like to see in a bride on her wedding day! (as opposed to worry about this or that) Jason held her hands so warmly during the ceremony!

Afterwards, we did the family pictures of course, then sent everyone to Hubbard Hall for the reception...that gave us a few minutes to make images in the woods. Then, walking to the hall, we paused here and there for awesome images. The reception was filled with love, laughter and family. Fantastic! JimRode.com

HDR photography Le Beaux Chateau - from full time photographer Jim Rode

The cool thing about wedding photography in Dallas is that you meet the most wonderful people. Allison and David are great examples of two people in love, balancing life, children, a home and a wedding. Here are a few pictures I grabbed from their wedding and Morning After Session. Great images, great couple.


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Ruthe Jackson Center Garden Wedding by Jim Rode - Dallas professional wedding photographer

On a recent Saturday night, Second City was in the hearts of two people in love. They gathered in the evening air at the gardens of the Ruthe Jackson Center for a wedding witnessed by friends and family. Then they danced the night away before heading out for the fabulous W. I loved -loved when our fab master of ceremonies (Randy Roberson) ensured every table stopped by the brides table to sing a song...and earn their place in line for dinner. So very cool! Lucia Bitnar of Foster Blue kept things running smoothly and of course the Ruthe Jackson Center was A+ as a quality setting.

For a 3 minute glimpse of this fabulous night, here is a webcast with music. Cari and Vincent


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