An Easy-Going, DIY Wedding at the Heard Museum: Bryan & Tara

Bryan and Tara were married in early March, and I was there to capture their wedding day! I loved photographing this laid-back couple and their (hilarious) friends and family. I photographed Bryan's sister's wedding last year, and it was great to see some familiar faces again. After a sweet "First Look", and wedding party portraits at the Heard Amphitheater, Bryan and Tara had their ceremony in the Native Plant Garden at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney.

Directly after the ceremony, Tara and Bryan hosted a reception at their own home in Garland. Though they were set up for an outdoor reception, it was exceptionally cold, windy and raining off and on. Some of us brave souls who looked at the forecast and came armed with jackets still enjoyed the giant jenga, purple crayons for coloring, and adorable decor found outside. The rest of the crew crammed into the little first floor of Bryan and Tara's house with a fire roaring and the heat turned up high. By the way, breakfast for dinner is my new favorite wedding food. Feed your photographer pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon, and she'll be one happy camper! Tara and Bryan, I enjoyed reliving your wedding today while I put this post together. Thanks again for including me in such an important day!