Rice University Cohen House Wedding: Becca & Chris

The ceremony had just ended, and Dylan and I made our way to the jaw-droppingly beautiful Cohen House at Rice University for Becca and Chris’s wedding reception. As we shot the different details of the scene that made this day uniquely theirs, I couldn’t help but choke back tears. For like… the 17th time in four hours.. Though that specific instance could be blamed on the table display of family members’ wedding images, with Kata and Drew’s portrait on the left.

And then, right when I thought I’d been stealthy enough to hide my blubbering for the 18th time, I heard a voice to my right. “I couldn’t help but notice you tearing up during the ceremony… That was touching,” said a guest with a smile. And though part of me felt like, “Dangit, Alyse. Get a HOLD of yourself!” I smiled back and said, “I really couldn’t help it. I just love this family. I just feel so invested… And so, soo happy for Becca and Chris.” And it’s so true.

Becca and Chris.. Goodness, I don’t even know what to say. (Imagine that, right?) ;) The way in which you’ve both welcomed Dylan and I into such an important time in your lives, means SO much to us. Your kindness is mind-blowing. Your love for God is awe-inspiring. And your families, now ONE family, is full of some of the most incredible people we’ve ever had the honor of working with. Thank you. For all of it. With love, Alyse and Dylan. XOXO!!

Bergner and Johnson nails it again! And remember Becca’s Pronovias dress from her bridal session? Yeah, it’s pretty unforgettable…My favorite image from prep-time! Becca, you are flaw.less.
Chris, looking dapper in preparation for the first look!Becca and Chris were on the fence about doing a first look for a while, but ultimately decided that it was the perfect decision to maximize enjoyment of their day. I am SO glad they did it. And I just love this set so much. :) The wedding day timeline Becca and I worked together to create allowed for some pretty chill portrait-taking time prior to the ceremony.Remember the other day when I tweeted that I may have a Dylan Morrissey Photography trying to give me a run for my money? Well, case in point is the left picture below. (With my angle is on the right.)And this right here? ALL Dylan.Becca and Chris got married at Grace Bible Church, which has the most character-full courtyard ever.D’s shot. Don’t they just radiate happy?By this point you already know Dylan shot this wedding with me. ;) But I’m just so proud of him and THIS shot of Kata praying just minutes before the ceremony started!The GBC chapel.Cue the tears. And lots of them.Dylan’s!This was Chris’s face when first seeing his bride walking down the aisle. So priceless. Don’t you just feel it??Ahh!! BEST part of every wedding. :)MARRIED!After arriving at the Cohen House, we shot a few more portraits outside the reception hall.Exquisite.
When I first laid eyes on this giant oak tree, the paper lanterns, and that amazing fountain, I just about died and went to Heaven. Add a simply beautiful couple into the mix? And well, you get the images below…And while I was capturing things like this..Dylan was capturing details like this..Quite possibly my favorite shot of Chris all day.Heading inside now! Again, a huge thank you to Bergner and Johnson for all the floral.And also to Edet Okum for the cake!Wait, I lied. This is outside. And I LOVED the vibe.But inside was just as fancy!The first dance..D’s! LOOOVE.Hey Michael (bride’s younger brother), if you’re reading this, your dad and I have already made a pact that when you need a wedding photographer, you’re to call me up. ;) No, but f’real. Pretty please??Something about this moment… A man and his wife, holding each other, in prayer.. I like it a lot.And this? Well, I can’t wipe the smile off my face. :)Okay, okay, I had to include this one. A wedding plus a toad sighting at the fountain? Best day ever. And do I like asking rhetorical questions as captions for my pictures? Well, yes. Yes I do..You might remember Jeff from Kata and Drew’s wedding. His dance moves are LEGIT, people. Leh. Git.The band Doppleganger brought the house down. Clearly. :)And a sparkler exit as Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson.

Happy Saturday all!!