Belton, TX Wedding: Jonathan and Deanna

Sometimes love takes a long time to cultivate.  Other times, it becomes a force, much like Secretariat, on his last leg, in the Kentucky Derby.

Jonathan and Deanna have that kind of love.  The kind of love that breaks world records.

It wasn't long after Jonathan decided that maybe Deanna wasn't really too young for him after all, that he realized she was IT!  It wasn't long after that when she began to notice she laughed.  All the time.  He cracks her up and it's not hard to see why.  I think they make a rather nice fit.  Her smile should be lighting up rooms all the time, and he's the perfect one to do it.

They share much more than laughter though.  They share dreams, sorrows, goals, plans, hugs, and kisses.  Do NOT get me started on how much that boy loves to kiss his bride!  It's a good thing I was playing the role of photographer instead of Auntie this time ;)

Celebrating a love like this can take many different forms.  But sometimes, saying "Forever and Always," to the one that takes your breath away, is not only the best way to celebrate it, sometimes, it's the only way to celebrate it.

Congratulations you two!  Congratulations on the love that brought you together, and the love that will keep you there.  Surround yourselves with Jesus and you will find you will forever be snuggled into a glorious friendship and desire for one another that will only continue to grow year after year, after year.  ♥

Makeup and hair done by Deanna's very gracious and sweet Aunt :)
She had to put up with a lot from me when I stormed the castle, lol! 

Sooooo sweet!!!!  They were the most precious little girls!

And I didn't even have to ask to get their pictures!  The minute they saw me aim, they were all smiles :D

Love the hints of sparkle on her beautiful gown.

Ohhhh!  Almost time!

Princess perfect!

Deanna wore both her precious gift from Jonathan and her beautiful wedding jewelry.

Isn't she STUNNING?!?!?!

I fell in love with this one!  Probably one of my absolute favs!

THIS one IS my favorite!  (I think)  She is sooooo beautiful!  Absolutely stunning bride!

She: tears of joy and overflowing emotion.... He: smiles from ear to ear and beyond

I just LOVE capturing the look on a groom's face the minute he has his bride in hand.

One theme ran through Jonathan's vows.... "Forever and Always"

At last, he/she is ALL yours :D  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rice!

Let the festivities begin!

I think he was a little bit of an exuberant groom?!?
Or maybe it's that jokester that forever seems to keep finding it's way to the service :)

Ok.  I know, this isn't the normal dance you would find on the blog.  BUT!  I simply had to document this.  And since it's my nephew, I can ;)  I was mesmerized by watching my sister-in-law and nephew share their dance.  I couldn't help but keep thinking about the day that will be me, dancing with my son.
About to let him go, hand him over to another.
And have to accept that he is now a man.

Silent tears were shared from this mama too, JoAnn.
This was such a precious moment and I'm soooo glad I was able to capture it ♥

So we all know that Jonathan has a way of bringing Deanna to a heavy case of the giggles.
Well, I think Deanna's dad has his share of jokes too... or maybe he's really serious???  ;)

Deanna, you married into a WONDERFUL family!

That's my nephew!

Don't they make a gorgeous group of maidens :)

SCHNAZZY group of young guys too!

Apparently our groom wasn't too certain he could trust what photos were being taken, and posted....
He decided he needed to delete a few.  And apparently, that cracked her up.  I told you, he makes her laugh :)

See.....?!?!

Is she not stinkin' FIERCE??????  Holy smokin' cannoli!  Jonathan.... I bet you can't help but look at her, every day, and realize the gift that God has given you.  Someone this gorgeous that actually LAUGHS at your jokes!  ;)

A simple moment, shared by two that now have a forever of moments they get to move through.

Hang on to one another, "Forever and Always".

Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—

a place near Your altar, LORD Almighty, my King and my God.   ♥   Psalm 84:3