When I first met Miss Michelle, the first impression that I got, was that she had to be so loved by all of her friends and family because of how sweet she was.  A pharmacist coming back home from Florida, this lady made an impression on me from day one.

Throughout the planning process the Bride new exactly what she wanted, she was always easy to work with and never seemed to really stress about anything.  Not always, but most of the time brides usually need a really good pep talk two to three weeks from their wedding, this chick?  Cool as a cucumber...that's good for me! And it was true everyone loved her!

The bridesmaids and bride got ready at the Women's Federation of Austin and then they headed off to the ceremony at the Saint Mary Cathedral where the guys were taking their first shots.... Matt Montalvo Photography provided us with these pictures...

Flowers are by: Bouquets of Austin

 

 

This church had to have been one of the most beautiful I had ever seen...it's not typical, but every once in awhile I meet the Groom the day of the wedding and that was the case on this day, Walter was so sweet and gracious and had no issues with following our lead throughout the evening...

funny story:  As the mother of the bride was walking down the aisle I heard some ruckus from outside the door where we were holding the bride for her big entrance...NO joke, a bang on the door, I look out to find this old man in a wheel chair wanting to come in to make a donation to the church, I whispered quietly to him "we are in the middle of a wedding right now, can this wait?"  "No, ma'am, I really need to make my offering...could you hand me this weeks bulletin and turn this offering in for me?"  "Sure" I say....I scrambled to find what he needed while my bride stood there with her eyes as big as half dollars only to hear another gigantic knock at the door... "This isn't the one he said, I need the calendar!"  "Okay, okay, let me find it...." finally I found what he needed and sent him on his way, I thought we were all going to fall out with laughter....way to add to the moment guy.

The details in the church were amazing.....

 

The Kiss

 

The Women's Federation of Austin is such a beautiful place to have any kind of event, Clearly Classy really loved working there and with their staff as well....

 

 

Best and most organized Wedding March I have ever seen, kudos group of 175!!  Way to get the party started!!

 

First dance....

 

 

Cake by: Cakes by Kathy

 

 

The mother of the Bride had made all of these wine glass charms, I thought it was a really cute idea for a favor...

 

The Happy Couple...

 

 

Bouquet Toss...these never get old to me....

 

 

The Mansion at night....nice little touch with the mason jars with candles out front...

 

 

Bride and Groom exit the Mansion through bubbles on to a trolley, too cute...

 

 

This sweet couple headed off to St.Lucia for their honeymoon!  Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duke!!