Nicole & Cason had planned for themselves a lush outdoor wedding ceremony at The Orchard, a venue boasting acres & acres of trees and grass and hay bales. They set the date for the last Saturday in September, hoping for cooler temperatures but still that deep sunshine of late summer in Texas. With the brides’ mother being a fantastic florist, they knew the details they’d put in place would work together to give them the sunny, perfect wedding of their dreams.
And then, as you all know, it rained. And MAN, did it rain. It rained buckets and buckets all day for days. And I will readily admit, I was worried to see Nicole on her wedding day… scared for her that she’d be irreparably bummed, and really, I wouldn’t have blamed her.
And you know what I got? The OPPOSITE! This bride gave us big hugs when we walked in and said, “Isn’t the rain beautiful? It’s so romantic.” And from then on, there was not a worry to be found.
The Orchard did a fantastic job accommodating this large guest list despite the rain, and the amazing floral team from Classic Florist & Gifts worked it’s magic. It may not have been the wedding day that Nicole & Cason spent a year envisioning, but it was beautiful, and at the end of the day, this awesome couple was Mr. & Mrs. Jordan. And really, isn’t that what matters the most?
Cason’s reaction during the First Sight was so sweet… he couldn’t stop telling his bride how great she looked!
Did you see the behind the scenes picture on the McGowan Images Facebook page showing how I had to stand out in the pouring rain to shoot these portraits? Worth it.
A quick prayer before Go Time…
The bride & groom each brought soil from the land they grew up on, and did a tree planting ceremony to symbolize their new beginning together. LOVE.
Man & Wife!
Isn’t that cake STUNNING? Definitely a focal piece.
Lori with Melodies & Memories once again did a fantastic job bringin’ the party.
Congratulations, Nicole & Cason! Your fabulous attitudes made your rainy wedding day an absolute joy to shoot, and we were honored to be there celebrating with you. We hope that old wives tale proves true, and your lives together are lucky from this point forward!
by Chelsea
bobbileigh - The florals for the whole wedding, but specifically the ceremony were GORGEOUS. The flower girl dresses were adorable and I love love love the tree planting idea, so unique and sweet.
D'Anna Garrett - Chelsea and Mac, y’all did a fabulous job of capturing all the memories of the day. The pictures are all so beautiful you caught the spirit of the wedding in print. I said I was hiring the best and I did. I will treasure each and every photograph! Thanks for being a part of the wedding journey, from engagement till the last sparkler was lit!
megB - My very favorite image is the second to last in this post, of Nicole and Cason hugging. THAT is the joy of marriage. Congratulations to them for making the very best of a rainy day!
Coy Lou Phelps - What a joy to relive my granddaughter’s wedding in your fantastic pictures! To be able to stop the action and slowly take it all in – priceless. So many “behind the scenes” moments that most of us didn’t get to see – until now! Fantastic!
Sara - beautiful location, floral, wedding party!! what venue is this … absolutely stunning!!
stephanie - Wow, I would have never known that wedding was supposed to be outside. Everything was beautiful!
Mandaroo - Great job caputuring this wedding! Seriously so beautiful… florals and that cake are absolutely stunning! I loved all of the details and the venue is goregous!
Toi - Beautiful pictures. Loved the purple, the cake, the venue, and the joy!
Candy - What a lovely wedding!!! I love the bridesmaid dresses wondering where they are from?
MaryAnn - Totally love every detail of this wedding and the wives’ tale is true….30 years of wedded bliss at this end after wedding in a December torrential downpour. Where ever did she get those boots? Custom-made? If so, where? This may be my new favorite….shhhh….I don’t want Liesa Kuhns to hear this.
Aunt Jackie Cashion - What beautiful pictures and what a wonderful wedding and reception! We had a great time and kudos to D’Anna, Nicole and all your elves – it was a huge success! Am so happy my family and I were able to be there to share!
Nicole Jordan - I have been trying to figure out what I have wanted to say and I am speechless!! I relive that night evertime I look at the photos. I laugh and cry as lookking at them!! I love the photos. It is going to be so hard to pick favorites. Mack and you did an excellent job! Cason and I are so happy with our photos! Thank y’all do much.
Traci Meekins - Beautiful Wedding & Beautiful Couple…Congrats Cason & Nicole!