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Nikki & Ben : Wedding

Happy Friday, everyone! 🙂

I ran out of blog days to spread Nikki & Ben’s wedding into two parts… so, oh darn, you guys just get one MASSIVE blog post today! I know everyone’s super upset about that, right?

This wedding was SO much fun! Nikki & Ben were joined by family from all over, people who were completely stoked to get to experience a Texas country hitchin’. Boots, baby’s breath, butterflies & blue skies… it really was the PERFECT springtime ranch event!

We started our day with Nikki at her hotel in Plano, and found a great little spot in the lobby to showcase her gorgeous gown.

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Once the party moved over to Cross Creek Ranch, it was time to get into that gown! Nikki had a great group of girls with her on her big day, and they were never short on laughs, hugs, and cold beer. 🙂

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A crazy storm was whipping up in the distance, but we still had some blue skies for this sweet ceremony…

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Mr. & Mrs. Waters!

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The bride’s sister and the groom’s brother both gave outstanding toasts. We hear a lot of them, and really… these were up there at the top of my favorites list.

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Nikki & Ben’s crowd ROCKED that dance party!  DJ Chris  was completely awesome, and guests packed the floor all night. I have no doubts that they’d have gone for another couple of hours if given the chance!

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Congratulations, Nikki & Ben! Your wedding was SO much fun, and we are so honored you chose us to document this journey for you (and help you navigate all the logistical twists & turns to get here 😉 ) We hope you love these images as much as we do!

  1. Jackie says:

    DYING!!! AHHHHH Seriously, Nikkolas, you were such a stunning bride. McG’s, yall did an incredible job capturing this gorgeous day for my friends <3

  2. Nikki says:

    Chelsea & Mack, you guys did an AMAZING job! I definitely can’t pick a favorite! Almost brought tears to my eyes reliving my sister and brother in laws speech! Can’t wait for another photoshoot with the two of you 🙂 love you both

  3. Patti Waters says:

    Such a beautiful work of art!! I did cry as I scrolled through the pics. They are so good! I can’t wait to see more. What a marvelous day, many memories, and a future together. Thank you so much McGowan’s! Awesome job! Patti (Ben’s mom (( Nikki’s new M-I-L))

  4. Toi says:

    What a beautiful bride & groom! And even more pretties: the venue, the bright green grass and landscape, the bouquet (gorgeous), the bride’s socks, the unique cakes, the fun on the dance floor, etc. There are too many to list! McG’s, you are awesome! 🙂

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