The weather was beautiful, so I popped in the Steve Jobs bio audiobook and in no time I was there.  The details were amazing, thanks to Jeff Woodard, wedding and event designer extraordinaire.

Everyone was so nice, and now I can’t wait to see Heather walk down the aisle later in the year

Oh, and a word of warning.  There are a TON of photos in this slideshow, and it’s 720p HD, so it’s best to load it up, go grab a cup of coffee, and come back, or you will constantly be having to pause it to let the buffer load.  I sure hope Woz is working on that for us!

They began dating in high school, when Stephanie was a junior and Cody was a sophomore.  I don’t know if they knew then that they would spend the rest of their lives together, but I do know that they spent the next seven years showing each other and everyone else just what they are made of.  The commitment they have shown is a kind that is truly amazing to see – solid, strong, determined and on top of that, especially sweet.  It truly is distinct.  Because not only have they honored their commitment to each other, they have honored themselves as individuals, persevering in their personal and educational goals and not taking an easy route.  It couldn’t have been a breeze to push through times of being apart to achieve this, but they did it, and their love for each other stayed strong.  Everyone watched and admired that – and so did Jim and I.  Stephanie attended college at Texas A&M where she earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2009, and a M.E. in Structural Engineering in 2010.  Cody attended Grayson Community College for two years, earning an Associates Degree, then finished his B.S. in Kinesiology at Texas A&M in 2010.  He will become a Physician Assistant.  Cody is interested in all things outdoors – soccer, tennis, basketball, and is especially interested in healthy eating habits, exercise, and healthy lifestyle.  He is also an Eagle Scout.  In addition to all these things, he looks good in front of a camera.

I saved the very most important thing to tell you about Cody and Stephanie until just now.  It’s just the thing that everyone knows about them.  It’s the thing that comes easily to the minds of those who know them, especially when they think about their very wonderful future ahead.  It’s the thing that makes everyone know that this couple is for keeps and forever.  It is that together, Cody and Stephanie share a very strong faith in Christ.  They love Him very much and it really shows.  He is first in their lives and will be the cornerstone of their marriage, their hearts and remembrances.

Our final assertion:  Cody is cool, and Stephanie is beautiful.  We hope you enjoy the solid evidence of this as shown in the engagement photos we loved shooting.

Kellan and Becky moved to Australia for six months from January through June last year.  They stayed in Sydney with Kellan’s best friend, Alexander Smith.  Alexander was to be a groomsman in the wedding but couldn’t make it to America because of the professional soccer season in Australia, but Alexander’s parents were able to attend and it meant a lot to the couple.  While in Australia, Becky did a lot of online research and found the perfect touches for the wedding.  Kellan’s mom made red and brown pinwheel carousels that gently blew from a stately oak tree that canopied the guests and celebration.  The centerpieces were simple wheat stalks, white hydrangeas and tulips in milk and mason jars.  Casual red buttons on white ribbons flowed from the garden-style bouquets, and I loved the hand-torn, red fabric banners that surrounded the white gazebo, creating a beautiful back drop for the ceremony.

At the reception, twinkle lights and vine entwined hearts filled a big red barn.  For supper, Texas Bar-B-Que and Shiner Bock Beer were a hit.  Outside was a campfire and a table with all the fixins for smores.  Becky’s cake was both simple and elegant – a white button-up dress cake that called for a lot of attention. Kellan’s cake was Texas shaped, of course!  There were lots of cowboys dancing, everyone sang and had a wonderful time, and there were more boots and hats there than a Cavenders store.  Those who know Kellan and Becky well know that their wedding fit them perfectly, and was an ideal reflection of their personalities.

It was a sharing wedding.  Because for sure, everyone felt the love that Kellan and Becky have for each other.  But I think as much, the guests felt the love that Kellan and Becky have for them.