Annnnnd... Kathy's Bridals!

I was clapping to myself when Kathy arrived because I saw her vintage-inspired headpiece and birdcage veil... I love a good birdcage veil! Pair it with some floaty feathers and you've got one of my favorite looks. Her elegant gown stayed in the same vintage tone with its antique lace, simple lines, and satin sash.

I don't believe I mentioned it before, but Kathy is the hairstylist for one of my previous brides, Dara. I'm not 100% sure, she may have done the makeup as well... beee-yoooo-teeful job, because Dara looked fantastic. If you're in Galveston and need a hairdresser, please let meknow and I'll put you in touch with her.

For Kathy's session we went near the water at Hall Park, then over to the photographer favorite in League City, Helen's Garden. It's a little park tucked away on a small plot near Main Street; basically a photographer's dream. They really do a great job of keeping the grounds and planting beautiful colorful flowers in the beds! The peepy-pink azaleas were in full bloom, so we took advantage. I also made sure to get a few images that showcase Kathy's cute little tattoo, which is kind of a caricature of her, kind of medusa-with-snakes. LOVE IT!

Kathy & Clint's Engagement Pics

So when I met Kathy and Clint in Galveston for their session, my first thought was, "Aww, Kathy looks so pretty! and my second thought, as my eyes moved to Clint, was "HOLY COW! You look like Dave Matthews!"

Yeah, evidently he gets that a lot. They even have that same little eyebrow-raise expression... uncanny! At any rate, Kathy also brought along a helpful friend and the fabulous young lady who will be her flowergirl. The flowergirl was crazy hilarious and I can't wait to see her again at the wedding-- she's very entertaining!

We walked around The Strand Historic District for a while, then made our way over to Kempner Park. Garten Verein and its lovely grounds fared well through Hurricane Ike (no surprise, the octagonal pavilion also survived the storm of 1900 and the entire twentieth century), and though some of the vegetation wasn't quite back up on its feet, it still made for lovely portraits. The Strand had changed a little (my favorite bright blue bookstore wall is now a really neat blue and yellow tile mosaic... and still makes for a rockin' portrait background), but mostly seemed to be cleaned up with many of the businesses up and running.

Kathy and Clint met at Molly's, so we strayed a little from my usual path and took some pictures in front of the pub (see the embracing-in-doorway pic, last one of the bunch). I think it's so cute to have a little place like that, my husband and I met at a burrito joint, which just doesn't really carry the same romanticism/nostalgia as a cute little pub. So now, for your viewing pleasure... heeeeere are Kathy and Clint!