Teaghan & Zach
When I first met Teaghan, I distinctly remember her beaming smile & welcoming spirit. She was overflowing with excitement about her and Zach’s Engagement. As time passed and we talked about the details of her dream wedding, I realized we had been talking for almost an hour. We bonded over being Texas State University graduates and our appreciation for colorful wedding decor. After that initial meeting, I just knew we clicked & I was so grateful when they decided to choose me as their wedding photographer.
We met a few months later to photograph their Engagement session at La Estancia Bella and I was blown away at the venue grounds, including the longhorns on site as well as the owner, Lauren & her husband. Lauren & her husband were very welcoming & excited to share their passion for their wedding venue space with me.
The next wedding planning months were a bit of a struggle at times as Teaghan was actually working at the time in Pittsburgh. However, Teaghan proved to accomplish this wedding planning task well because when I arrived at the gorgeous venue on their wedding day, I was blown away with the bright pops of colors she had incorporated in to her details.
Teaghan had a fabulous backstory on where she came about finding her beautiful wedding day hair pin. She visited New York City with one of her best friends, Brita, and while they were there, they went to see Bernadette Peters’ final performance in Hello Dolly! They were thrilled to see a Broadway star perform, especially because they shared a love for theatre. The two became friends in their high school drama department, which also happens to be the place Teaghan & Zach met & began to fall in love. Anyways, while they were exploring the city the day before the show, the pair came across a Broadway fundraiser for the local animal shelter. At the fundraiser, they were selling accessory pieces from the show. This is where Teaghan came across the hair pin that Bernadette Peters wore in her May 20, 2018 performance of Hello Dolly! At the time, Zach and Teaghan were newly engaged and she had just picked out wedding dress. Teaghan and Brita thought it would be the perfect addition, and such a special way to incorporate their love for theatre into their special day.
Teaghan’s beautiful veil was a project she worked on diligently with her Nane - how amazing is that? That will forever be a memory they will both share in preparation for Teaghan’s wedding day. What a special bond that symbolizes.
There was not a dry eye in the room when Teaghan’s grandfather gave his speech. He unrolled a large printed image of Teaghan as a child sitting by a windowsill. He reminded the room that “this is my grand daughter” & explained the love he had for her. He told Zach to understand the responsibility it entails to becoming her husband & a reminder to love her & keep her safe forever. To that, Zach nodded and the sniffles throughout the reception hall was filled with people holding back tears as they witnessed the love her grandfather had just proclaimed for the now grown up little girl on her wedding night. I must admit, when her grandfather gave his speech, my eyes filled with tears and it moved me as well. My eyes were filled with tears behind my lens and I just knew that love was in that room, there is no denying that. So, cheers to love. Cheers to a love that lasts the test of time. Cheers, to Teaghan & Zach.
Teaghan & Zach,
It was such an honor being your wedding photographer. Cheers to your love story that grew into forever while at Texas State! Eat ‘em up cats! :) The two of you radiate so much positive energy & joy, it is such a blessing being around you both! From the moment we met, I knew we would be a great pair working together and I consider you both friends. I truly hope you can cherish these photos for years to come & hang these images in your home! When your marriage gets difficult, look back on this day & remember the love you had for one another. Together, you are much stronger, so don’t ever forget that! Don’t be strangers & keep in touch over the years. I’d love to keep up with y’all! Thank you for choosing me to be your wedding photographer.
With Love,
Lyndsay
Special Thanks to all the Vendors:
Day of coordinator - Tina Domino
Officiant - Robert D.
Photographer - Lyndsay Lyon Photography
Venue - La Estancia Bella, Lauren Barr
DJ - Exodus Sound Co, Joey Waters
Flowers - FiftyFlowers (arrangements by bride’s Aunt, Ashley; Bride’s Nana, Elizabeth; bride’s cousin, Meredith; bride’s mother, Amanda; and bride’s family friend, Kate)
Floral Greenery & Cupcakes- Sam’s Club
Caterer - Railroad BBQ
Dress - Bridal Beginning (bodysuit by Martina Liana, skirt by Hayley Paige)
Groom’s and groomsmens suits - Calvin Klein at Men’s Wearhouse
invitations - ShopPaperVine on Etsy and printing done by Alpha Graphics
Bridesmaid dresses - David’s Bridal (Oasis)
Cake - Nothing Bundt Cake
Bride’s Shoes - Converse
Makeup/Hair - Lauren D. (bridesmaid)
Bride’s rings - Ernesto’s Jewelry (New Braunfels)
Groom’s ring - Blue Nile
Bar - Wildwood Staffing & Events
Rehearsal Dinner - Vista Brewing