Wedding photography is so important to most brides. So it&#8217;s always an honor when a bride absolutely knows she wants you as her photographer before the wedding details are even set! Sarah told me multiple times that photography was just about the most important thing (well, after the Most Important things like the groom, the vows, etc.). And that made it even more of an honor that she chose me.
I&#8217;ve known Sarah for years. I can&#8217;t remember when I met her, but it kind of feels like I&#8217;ve always known her (even though it&#8217;s probably been more like 7 years? Don&#8217;t quote me on that!). She&#8217;s one of my sister&#8217;s best friends. She&#8217;s also one of those people that radiates laughter &amp; joy &amp; friendliness. One of those people that you always love to be around! I&#8217;m so happy for her &amp; Brad, who is a super nice guy and fits her perfectly. And these two are just so sweet together! I can see the love they have for each other. Their <a href="https://stacietatum.com/blog/dallas-engagement-photographer/">engagement photos</a> show it too!
Their day was absolutely perfect &#8211; gorgeous details, a super fun reception, a beautiful ceremony, and full of the kinds of family &amp; friends you just want to surround you on your wedding day.
They started off the day getting ready at their reception venue, the <a href="http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hilton-garden-inn-denison-sherman-at-texoma-event-center-DFWDSGI/about/index.html">Hilton Garden Inn in Denison.</a> Then they went over to a family member&#8217;s house for a First Look &amp; portraits. They got married at the <a href="http://www.fbcsherman.org/">First Baptist Church in Sherman</a>, then it was onto the party to celebrate! The guests had a blast, but I&#8217;ll let the photographs provide evidence of that! Wedding photography is a ton of work but so much fun with awesome people like this couple! 
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Everyone was excited for the First Look! 
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wedding photography | Sarah + Brad