Vicki and Peter got married this past weekend and I got to ATTEND! I am always honored when a friend asks me to photograph their wedding, but I am even more honored when they ask if I would like to photograph or attend. Such sweet friends to allow me to enjoy their special day with them. I was not even planning on taking my camera, but I was driving back to Corpus Christi the day of their wedding from Fort Worth and had all of my gear with me because I had shot a wedding the night before. I covered most of my gear but I brought my camera and memory cards with me camouflaged in my Kelly Moore and I am SO glad I did. I have to admit, I didn’t snap too many photos and I have a twinge of regret because their wedding was just so awesome. That just means I am really looking forward to looking through their actual wedding photos soon and reliving the fun that happened. From the individually made wedding programs (yes you read that correctly) to the beautiful unique vows, to Peter singing the ENTIRE song of Celebrate Good Times as the bridal party exited it was an all around amazing wedding.

It sprinkled a wee bit right before the ceremony, but I think it was perfectly timed. It was just enough rain and cloud cover to cool everyone down for the 5 o’clock wedding.

The venue was absolutely gorgeous. If anyone is looking for an Austin venue, please check out The Winfield Inn. It’s actually in Kyle, TX but very close to Austin.

Victoria and Peter and the unity painting. I had to snap this picture, they were right down the isle from me. I promise this was the only ceremony picture I took. Actually, the pictures on the blog were the only ones I took! I only photographed my favorite things.

Like this amazing chandelier hanging from the tree. Love.

Vicki and her nephew (above) two of my favorite peoples (below)

What can I say, I love cake.

I really wish I had videoed Vicki and Peter’s vows, or the performance at the beginning of the reception but by the time the first dance came around I knew I should probably use the Canon 5D Mark ii’s video abilities to capture whatever amazingness was about to happen and I am so glad I did. Vicki surprised Peter at their first dance, instead of dancing to the song they had planned they danced to a song that Vicki wrote and had been working on secretly since before they were engaged.

Victoria + Peter First Dance from Kate Leverenz on Vimeo.