In October Danny & I photographed Melissa & Chad's wedding.  It was a beautiful day with perfect weather and a a great group of people.  I have known Melissa for a while so I also knew quite a few of her guests, which made it all even more special.  Melissa has been super patient with me waiting for these images to come online.  So, here you go Melissa and Chad, I hope it was worth the wait!

Melissa, getting ready! 

Just before the big moment, Melissa met with the priest for confession and assurance. 

She got married at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral here in Houston, which is really pretty.  Here are just a few little details. 

and then it was show time...

This little girl peeked out right towards the end of the ceremony, so cute!

They're hitched!  I loved this celebratory kiss, so sweet.

and now, for one of the highlights...Melissa and Chad met at a local pub.  So, in honor of the fateful date, we stopped at that same pub and bellied up to the same spot at the bar and had a little post ceremony refreshment!  Chad had no idea that we had this planned so it was a fun surprise for him.  Love the "shot faces"...

Reception time- lots of cool folks hanging out, celebrating, eating and dancing.  It was great.

Little Oden, love the faux-hawk

The reception was at The River Oaks Garden Club, which was a beautiful spot.  Here are a few little details...you know the couple is cool if they have a cake with a Replacements album cover on it!

Danny makes fun of me because I cry at every wedding.  I can't help it.  The toasts and the dances are always what gets me. 

After the toasts, Melissa danced with her brothers.  It was so beautiful and so sweet.  Yes, this is about when I started crying.

and then she danced with her Mom and it was so amazing.  I cried then too (blush).

After the sentimental dances, the party started!  At one point, the DJ played Mr. Roboto and her brothers got out there and did a whole number to it.  At that point, the beer & wine had been flowing for hours so everyone felt pretty comfortable letting out their inner Roboto.  There isn't enough room on this blog for all of those hilarious pics.

As with all good things, it did finally come to an end. 

Thanks Melissa and Chad for sharing your big day with us.  It was awesome!