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Look at those smiles. Just look at them. This image is a still shot from the moment when Allison and Ryan stepped out of the rustic hall where they were married. They were met by the pealing of bells, the sweet scent of lavender as it was being tossed, and the cheers of their family members. To me, this says "sheer bliss."

See it for yourself. In our previous post, we featured their wedding video preview, so here is their wedding film, from the sweet beginning to the rock'n'roll end.

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Allison and Ryan were married in early June 2012 at the gorgeous and sprawling Ranch resort called Rough Creek Lodge, just outside of Glenrose, Texas.

Allison and Ryan are Florida Natives, but they chose this rustic setting for their wedding partially because of all the fun recreational and relaxing activity options it provides for families, couples, and children. Allison also mentioned to me that day that she had attended a friend's wedding there previously, and from that point on she and Ryan had been charmed by the complete sense of peace surrounding the setting. We could tell that their family had an amazing time, and the way they sweetly doted on Allison and Ryan. One of the most heartfelt moments of the evening culminated in Allison's parents' presentation and speech during the reception where they shared the importance of the history of their family and how proud they are of their children who are all very intelligent, successful, and kind individuals.

We can't get enough of this moment from Allison's wedding where her mother and sister helped her finalize her bridal detals. Their love and outward displays of affection for Allison were simply precious.

Allison and Ryan, Thank you for letting us be a part of capturing these kind and tender moments in your family's life. We wish you all the best that life can offer, and we already know you have the drive and passion to find it.

We paused to briefly capture some sunset shots before entering the reception. The light was gorgeous. Kym Skiles from F8 studios in DFW/Addison, TX was there to photograph the day. We can't say enough great things about Kym's work or her amazing sense of humor. We love working alongside her.

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The lodge has a great hall with a grand fireplace just off-center. This shot shows only 2/3 of the room. This scene would later hold the moment where Allison's grandmother catches the bouquet and gets a kiss on the cheek from her own grandson, who caught the garter. It was pretty hilarious.

The talented people at Blue Lotus Floral did a stunning job with the table centerpieces. As you can see, they put together a mixture of high and low arrangements that complemented Allison's color choices very well, incorporating the lavender of the bridesmaid's dresses with pink accents.

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This candy table was taken up a notch from normal candy tables, filled with a mixture of homemade versions of store-famous brands and delicate artisan-created dessert snacks. The groom's cake was a sports themed cake with a baseball cap on top. While the cap design and construction is expertly put together by the decorators at Frosted Art, my favorite detail is the baseline with bases running around the top part of the first tier of this square, or, rather diamond-shaped cake.

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Allison & Ryan also had a cute idea for how to make their photobooth photos a part of their party favors. At each table was an envelope that read "Thank you for making our day picture perfect." The good folks at Snapzsnapz made sure that Allison & Ryan got a keepsake copy of each print out, but they sent the guests home with their own copies in these cute envelopes.

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Don't miss out on any other scrumptious details from their day:

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The Enchanting wedding ring set.

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Amazing floral bouquets from Blue Lotus Floral.

And if that wasn't enough for you, make sure you sneak a peek at their letterpress invitations. If you're having invitations made, and you're not sure about whether you'd like letterpress, you should know that the texture is both very visible and very physically beautiful:

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-kourtney amelia

Ceremony and Reception: Rough Creek Lodge

Photographer: Kym Skyles, f8Studio

Reception Band: The Annagrey Band

Hair and Makeup: Joanna Hathcock

Cakes: Frosted Art

Floral: Blue Lotus Floral

Chairs and Glassware: Ducky Bob's

Linens: BBJ

Photo Booth: SnapzSnapz

Ceremony Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Canafax

Favors: Totally Sugar

Ceremony Rabbi: Rabbi Barry Diamond

Ceremony Protestant Minister: Rev. Arianna Gray, Alternative Wedding Services

Transportation: Limo Valet

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The bridal bouquet rests in the bride's cowboy boot shortly before the ceremony. We loved the peonies used in this floral design. Please enjoy this preview for Allison & Ryan's divine destination wedding at the rustic Rough Creek Lodge in Glenrose, TX.

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Allison and Ryan are smart, talented, gorgeous--and they have seriously cool taste in music. Before their wedding, Allison had let us know how much Ryan loves classic rock n roll. Most people think of Texas as a country western kind of place, but after you visit here, you know differently--Texans love all kinds of music, because mostly, Texans just love to have a good time! We were as excited about hearing the entertainment band as we were about the wilderness setting that Rough Creek Lodge provides.

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When you pull into the lodge, the thing that strikes you is the wildness of the grassy fields. Allison and Ryan chose to have a spring wedding, which, in our opinion, if we have had a good solid rain in late winter, Texas Spring weddings cannot be beaten. The wildflowers were out in epic proportions that day (and we do not use the word epic lightly). We were thankful for color on our normally tan landscape.

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Allison & Ryan had their Chuppah (huppa, chuppa, you might spell it differently) set up in a homespun wooden chapel that sits on the land at the lodge, with wooden pews, hardwood floors, and floor to ceiling cathedral style windows. Their rose-covered chuppah was the most ornate thing in the room, and it was beautiful.

In Jewish tradition, the chuppah represents the home that the couple will build together. It is open on all four sides in remembrance of the hospitality of Abraham. Before they were married, Allison and Ryan had visited Rough Creek Lodge and found it to be a place that truly energized them--it is peaceful, with open horizons, and enjoyable activities. Allison told us that they had invited all of their Floridian family and friends to Texas because they wanted to share the special experience of Rough Creek Lodge with them. In that way, even their wedding location is a reflection of the hospitality that the chuppah represents.