Ah, my excitement that Jeff & Rachel are married can only be dwarfed by my excitement to share her bridal portraits! I’ve been blessed to have a daring group of brides this year that want nothing but unique and adventurous bridals! I’m up to the challenge ladies, bring it!

We shot Rachel’s bridals on a lovely Monday in January, right after I returned from Nashville. I was overly excited and invigorated from the photography conference because Vivian gave me the “slow your roll” face more than once. Sue me, I was excited to be shooting and Rachel was getting more giddy by the shot!

We started in the Old Hickory Wine Bar at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine …

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

and then moved on to The Old Hickory Steakhouse.

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

We sort of ran around seeking some sexy sunlight after that.

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

We went outside to discover a perfectly gorgeous sky.

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

And an equally amazing sunset. Rachel choose this image as her 16×24 canvas. LOVE.

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

We wrapped up in the lobby …

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine

Rachel's beautiful bridals at the Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine