A first for us.

First thing's first! We picked what would be one of the coldest weekends in this unseasonably warm Winter to take our engagement photos. Armed with our loves, Tex & Zoey, our amazing photographer Briana Wollman and our photo assistant/dog wrangler/blanket hauling maid of honor, Kristine, we set out to the site of our first date. It's a beautiful park, but it was bone-chilling cold. We are fortunate to have some really beautiful shots in spite of how cold we were that morning. The next day, we shot in the space across the street from where we'll be married in April. The cool look of the industrial space against the warmth of the photos from the park are a perfect balance, not to mention tell our story of where we started and where this journey has taken us beautifully. Much love to Bri, Kristine & Marci for all their help during the shoot! Here are some our faves we wanted to share with you... l/k+a

 

 

© 2011 Photography by BrianaWollman.com

How we met.

I'll never forget how Andrew and I first met, because I fell totally and completely in love that day. It was late April of 2006 and I stopped by his family's furniture refinishing business to discuss a client's project. I walked inside and found curled up around the base of a desk chair the cutest, fluffiest little puppy I had ever seen. I later found out he was a tri-color Australian Shepherd. Brown, white and black all over with big brown eyes and a short little barely there tail that never stops wagging. That was it for me. Love at first sight. And his name was Texas.

And then I met his owner... Andrew. I was immediately struck by how cute he was, but it was his sweet little dog that really caught my eye that day. So much so that by the following April I had my own australian shepherd - Zoey, a wild aussie mix I rescued from the Frisco Humane Society. Or rather she rescued me. I fell madly in love with my little aussie.

Throughout the next few years, Andrew and I ran into each other every so often. I always looked forward to seeing him and talking about our dogs. Tex was always with him so I got to watch the little guy grow up. We even took Texas for a walk one day at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve near Andrew's Refinishing. It was our first date. I really liked Andrew, but I guess the timing just wasn't right.

Fast forward to April of 2010. I ran into Andrew again at the shop one day, Texas at his side, of course. We went out on our second date that same night. And a few days later we took Tex and Zoey for a walk. Andrew's gentle, loyal, well-trained Texas and my wild, playful, crazy dog soon became inseparable. And so did we.

So I fell in love again. This time with Andrew. But I have no doubt that it was God's plan to bring Andrew into my life and into my heart with the help of an angel named Texas.

We've added yet another to our crew. Somehow these two dog lovers ended up with a cat. Honestly, I hated cats, but Andrew has such a big heart for animals that he couldn't let the little guy end up in a shelter. Now, Poo Paw is a big part of our little family, and I can't imagine life without him. 

I can't imagine my life without any of them...but especially my love, Andrew.

You've probably heard we're getting married! We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, April 27th as we start our lives together! Please check back soon for hotel info for those of you who are traveling from out of town as well as additional wedding details throughout the next few months.

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