Bailey and JR are the kind of people who keep a room lit up with smiles and laughter. We were thrilled to travel from Austin, where we are based, to the Texas foothills north of San Antonio to create this wedding video for such a precious couple. Beyond their absolutely SWEET love for each other, they kept their family and friends entertained at their wedding with multiple surprises--their outdoor sunset ceremony ended with a gospel choir serenading the crowd and guiding them to the location of the dancing reception. Their first dance transitioned from serious to sassy in a heartbeat, and boy, can they dance! Later on that night, JR's family also surprised him in turn with a funny flashmob dance. Here is their entire wedding film, in full:

Ashley Garmon, the wedding photographer, chose a lovely location under the trees for the portraits before the wedding. The soft light coming through the leaves looked beautiful with the bridesmaids' pale green sundresses.

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The flowergirls were in similar dresses all in white. What angels!

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Their decor included a stag-head theme. Each reception table centerpiece was set with a silhouette of a deer head laser-cut into pine slices.

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Talented event designer Tricia Hamil (Viridian Design) even had a deer silhouette pattern made for the lights that projected the antler silhouette onto the dancefloor. Surrounded by wine barrel tables, old-fashioned light bulb chandelieres, live oak canopies, rustic signs, white florals, and warm lighting, the guests were happy to dance the night away and feast on such greatness as the avocado buffet and even sneak inside to watch portions of the Baylor football game between songs.

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The Tip-Top band were excellent performers, inviting the bride and groom onto the stage and even letting some guests sing into the mic during some of the songs.

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Editor's note:

My favorite shot in the wedding video is the slow-motion shot where J.R. stops to kiss Bailey as they ran through the sparkler exit line. So pretty! -kourtney amelia

Riverhill Country Club

Address: 100 Riverhill Club Ln, Kerrville, TX 78028

Phone:(830) 896-1400

VENDORS

Wedding Coordination & Florals: Viridian Design with Tricia Hamil

Photography: Ashley Garmon Photographers

Hair: Erin Jantzen

Makeup: Donna Bruns

Linens: Marquee Rentals

Lighting: Ilios Lighting

Cakes: Sophie's Choice

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Bailey & J.R. couldn't have had better weather for their outdoor wedding and reception in Kerrville TX. The Mansion at Riverhill is a historic site in Texas, built in 1901, and it has been a social setting in the Kerrville community ever since.

Bailey is a UT grad, and while in school, her friends said they knew something must be really special about that Baylor guy (JR) when Bailey kept skipping out on events in Austin to go spend time in the little town of Waco.

The energy in the room was simply precious when we arrived to film with Bailey & JR before the ceremony. Bailey was quietly putting the finishing touches on her dress & veil, and her mom was just glowing. After they went outside to take pictures, her brothers stood nearby, proudly taking pictures of their sister as a bride.

Many of their good friends took part in the day--the wedding party was made up of many friends and siblings, and friends even played instruments in the ceremony.

We hope you enjoy the preview of their full film--and feast your eyes on stills from their complete video below. Tricia Hamil with Viridian Design did a great job putting together a beautiful event--complete with wine barrels, vintage light bulbs descending from the oak trees, rustic painted wooden signs, white florals, antler chandeliers, and even a deer theme silhouette streaming down onto the dance floor.

As a Baylor University Alum, I was personally really happy to see JR's Baylor Football helmet cake. Sic 'Em, and congratulations to you both!

-kourtney amelia