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Bride & Groom: Bri & Tim Marin Houston area wedding photographed by: Kerlyn Van Gelder Photography Venue: The Cottages on Millcreek Hair & Makeup: Adorne Artistry - JJ Florist: Fox Glove & Grace - Kennan Robins

Bride: Bri Marin Photographer: Kerlyn Van Gelder Photography

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On June 3, 2017 they began their lives together

Mr. & Mrs. White Laramie & Brady HOW DID YOU MEET? We met right after he moved here to work in the oil field and I was here for college at TAMUCC. We are both originally from North Texas (Burleson and Justin, TX) and we lived 30 minutes apart our entire lives but didn’t meet until we were both in Corpus Christi FIRST DATE: Fajitaville WHEN DID YOU KNOW THEY WERE THE ONE FOR YOU? BRIDE: I knew on our first date that he was different from everyone else and that I was going to marry this man! He was sweet, caring, and a true southern gentleman and he stole my heart from the very first day!

GROOM: I knew that she was the one pretty much when she opened the door for our first date. She was just so gorgeous and I couldn’t imagine her ever being apart from me. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this sea turtle nerd. She was just everything that I had been looking for. She is smart, kind, loving, and respectful. She fell in love with my family as well as my family with her. That was huge for me. Like I said, it was from when I first saw her, I knew.

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WHO PROPOSED AND HOW? Brady proposed by planning a relaxing day for me for our one year anniversary that included a massage and getting my nails done and then going to Fajitaville together (where we had our first date) for a romantic lunch. He also had planned for a friend of mine to take one year pictures of us on the beach. When we got there we started to take couples pictures and my friend drew a large heart in the sand and then wrote that days date. Then our favorite song Heaven Sent by Curtis Grimes comes on and Brady gets on one knee and proposed!! Of course I said yes and then all of my family and friends came running down the beach and they had seen the whole thing! Brady’s family also came down and we all celebrated with dinner!! Such an amazing surprise! I had no idea and it will be a day that I remember forever!

BEST PART OF PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? I really enjoyed designing all of the décor and keeping with the ocean/bling/ mermaid theme! From the centerpieces to the special table décor I loved making our wedding unique and memorable!

FAVORITE PART OF YOUR WEDDING DAY? My favorite part

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was definitely our first kiss as husband and wife because it was a moment that we had waited for and it was amazing!! The dolphin show and our first dance definitely take a close second place though!!

TIPS FOR BRIDES & GROOMS: Treasure every moment of your wedding day because all of that planning comes down to that day and it’s over in a flash!! I swear our wedding went by so quickly but it was so perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing!

PLANS FOR YOUR LIVES TOGETHER? To love each other more and more every day and to treasure every breath that we are blessed with together!

Wedding Colors: Purple, Teal, and Silver Ceremony & Reception Locations: Texas State Aquarium Rehearsal Dinner Location: Fajitaville Officiant: Bill Waddill Invitations: Printing Dynamics Wedding Dress Info: Vanessa’s Bridal - Maggie Sottero Tuxedos: Men’s Warehouse Engagement Ring: Zale’s Wedding Bands: Custom made from Family’s Diamonds by Woolard’s Jewelry - Burleson, TX

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Jewelry: Sam Moon Veil: Pence and Panache Bridal – Burleson, TX Hair: Brenda Leigh - Cost Cutters - Portland Make-up: Amber Lynne - Feathers Beauty Lounge Flowers: Weddings in Bloom Arch Rental: Weddings in Bloom Photographer: Padre Ryan Photographic Entertainment: Themed Events-N-More Catering: Texas State Aquarium - Waters Edge Catering Cake: Fillingood Bakery Honeymoon: Cabo San Lucas

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PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT

Kerlyn Van Gelder Photography You close your eyes as hear the trickling river beneath your feet. You feel your love wrap his arms around you, pulling you in to give you a kiss on the Ǥ Ƥ is damp from splashing around in the clear water, while you remember all the care-free moments you shared together.

Your big day is here! You sit anxiously while your hair is being curled, then slip slowly into your white lace dress, pulling up sleeves, and gathering your bouquet. You’re getting to see your groom for the Ƥ Ǥ wanted this moment to be about your incredible love and you wanted to share together.

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You know deep down you’ll always remember the touch your father’s hand as he walked you down the aisle, your mother’s tears as she gives you away, and everyone who took place to witness your commitment together. As the sunset starts to fade, ƪ ǡ the candles are being lit, you make your way to the ƪ wife!

There are so many details that make your magical love completely unique and beautiful! These are the moments I’m passionate about documenting as I ǡ Ƥ ±ǡ yours! When I started doing wedding photography

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a year ago, I knew there was more than just one story Ǥ ƪ air and the birds sing, and all of it makes up the memories you both will be creating to remember forever.

wonderful from the magic that is there. I crave raw, intimate, adventurous couples and would love to tell more love stories of couples looking to capture photos that represent more than just a day in their lives!

I believe in someone feeling like they were there in every single photo I create, making something

A little about me: My name is Kerlyn and I am a photographer in the Corpus Christi, Texas area that has a heart for adventure and traveling! I am a momma to a very special little boy with ASD and he inspires me day in and day out. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost a decade and we are currently planning our Iceland vow renewal to recommit ourselves to the love we work very hard to have every day of our lives. I am a big big dreamer, am very passionate about photography and documenting intimate moments, and love every minute of this life God has blessed me with!

I feel as if I am more than just another vendor you’re hiring for your wedding day. I love getting to know my clients and helping plan their photography needs! Photographing these important memories means so much to me and I am passionate about telling love stories!

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On March 31, 2017 they began their lives together

Mr. Rivera & Mrs. Bowen Joseph & Natalie HOW DID YOU MEET? Joseph and I met almost 6 years ago when I was bartending at Jacks Patio Bar. He worked the door there every now and again and checked ID’s. When I had to start a tab for someone I would keep their Drivers License or credit card, Joseph always left his drivers license there when he would drink and always come in the next shift of mine to “pick it up” and we would start chatting. I myself never thought anything of us until he really and honestly just cracked me up with his goofy self and sarcasm. He would go to the dollar store next to the bar with our friend Josh and come back with silly gifts for me when I worked happy hour. He honestly reminded me of “Jesse” from Full House.

He rode a motorcycle and had that “ tough guy but sweet “ demeanor. I became more and more interested and one thing after another he literally just treat me like a princess more so in every way! We moved in together very fast, had our son Brayden first and about two years later had Brooklyn our youngest daughter. Everything was so quick but it all made so much sense! I met my best friend and soul mate in this crazy way I wouldn’t have imagined!

WHO PROPOSED AND HOW? Joseph proposed to me in July of 2016. We already had our babies and knew it was meant to be. it was the day my daughter first started walking which

WHERE DID YOU GO ON YOUR FIRST DATE? Our first date was at “Little Italy”. He really wanted to take me here. Dined and wined and just laughed the whole time!

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in life but never forgetting that the reason we met is how our lives became so much better today! Everything happens for a reason.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR BRIDES AND GROOMS? Our advice for every couple is always make time for one another when you do have children. These days it’s the norm to move in together and have babies first but don’t ever let that get in the way of making time for one on one as well. Always love the other in ways that show more than one! Be your spouse’s best friend and just laugh!

Wedding Colors: Teal, Coral Ceremony: Port Aransas Beach Reception: Sand Castle Conference Hall Officiant: Reverend Rene Esparza Invitations: Vista Print Rings: Zale’s Bridesmaid’s Dresses: David’s Bridal Hair & Make-up: Jackie Doebereiner Wedding Planner: Everlasting Elopements - Kari Esparza Flowers: Weddings in Bloom - Ginger Rodriguez Decorations & Rentals: Everlasting Elopements Photographer: Carlos Tamez-Mendez with CTM Productions Catering: The Exchange Cake: Home Sweet Home Bakery

is really cool actually. The ring had gotten sized for my finger and he gave it to her and she walked to me with it and asked me to marry him haha! It was sweet but I almost had a heart attack thinking my daughter was going to take a bite of the ring! :-) WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? The best part of planning our wedding was we had our good friends Kari and Rene Esparza from Everlasting Elopements plan it for us! They literally made it so simple and had everything down perfect the way we would want it!

We definitely wanted a beach and more laid back wedding with a small guest count. They handled our catering, floral arrangements, cake and cupcakes, beautiful photos and just set up the finest dance party on the beach with a DJ and all! They really made this planning so much easier and more exciting!

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR YOUR LIVES TOGETHER? Our plans for our lives is honestly being the best parents and role models for our children and showing them our love for one another while working and meeting all of our business goals

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CATERING & RESTAURANTS DIAMOND POINT CATERING (361)884-1399 1002 Santa Fe Street, Corpus Christi www.diamondpointcatering.com

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DECORATIONS & RENTALS

FEATHER’S BEAUTY LOUNGE (361)994-4942 665 Everhart, Corpus Christi www.Facebook.com/FeathersBeautyLounge

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