Emma & Eric’s Silver Lake Ballroom Wedding

Two weddings in two states back to back wasn’t easy, but I am so glad we did it! We drove to Shreveport from Texas to shoot Emma & Eric’s wedding last weekend, and it was such a good day!

We met Emma last year when she chose us to shoot her wedding, and we got to meet Eric the day of their wedding. Their ceremony was at the beautiful Brown Chapel at Centenary College, and their reception was at the Silver Lake Ballroom. Both venues are two of our favorites, and the natural light in both make shooting there so much fun (and easy!)

I love summer weddings because even if the bride and groom don’t do a first look there’s still plenty of time for portraits after the ceremony!

Emma and Eric we are so glad you chose us to be your photographers. You guys were such a joy to work with. Enjoy some of my favorites!

I have to share the email we got from the father of the bride after he saw their blog post. I had to read it through tears! I love this job.

Rachel,

Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know you more than exceeded my high expectations for photography. I get so many portfolios from people who think they are ‘photographers’ but are really just people with a camera :). I am truly impressed and extremely pleased with what I have seen from Emma’s wedding. Your composition, use of natural lighting, ability to capture every moment (expected and unexpected) and final framing and post-work on Emma and Eric’s photos are top-notch – well done! And the biggest factor, you both were so easy to work with – thank you for that! I’m am so pleased and, yes, they brought a tear to my eye. I will definitely recommend you anytime I hear of anyone that’s planning a wedding. -Father of the Bride

Florist: The Colony House
Hair & Makeup: Grace Trahan 
Dress: Happily Ever After Bridal
Ceremony: Brown Chapel
Reception: Silver Lake Balroom
Cake: Social Bites of Ruston
Videographer: Artistree Films
DJ: Dance Express Mobile DJing

 

 

17 comments so far...

  1. Emma Cortese
    Emma Cortese

    Ahhhh! I’m so excited! Thank you so much Rachel! <3

    June 13, 2019 at 5:31 pm   |   Reply
    • Rachel Leigh Procell
      Rachel Leigh Procell

      Emma Cortese you are soooo welcome! ❤️❤️

      June 13, 2019 at 5:37 pm   |  
  2. Heather McWhorter Bailey
    Heather McWhorter Bailey

    Oh heavens this is beautiful!!!

    June 13, 2019 at 5:34 pm   |   Reply
    • Rachel Leigh Procell
      Rachel Leigh Procell

      ❤️❤️😘😘 thank you, Heather McWhorter Bailey! And that cake though 😍😍😍

      June 13, 2019 at 5:37 pm   |  
    • Heather McWhorter Bailey
      Heather McWhorter Bailey

      Rachel Leigh Procell yasss , thank you!!! I need you to send that to me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

      June 13, 2019 at 5:40 pm   |  
    • Rachel Leigh Procell
      Rachel Leigh Procell

      Heather McWhorter Bailey of course! As soon as I have her gallery up I’ll send it to you too!

      June 13, 2019 at 5:41 pm   |  
  3. Jenna Carey LeVasseur
    Jenna Carey LeVasseur

    So classic. I love it❤️

    June 13, 2019 at 5:50 pm   |   Reply
    • Rachel Leigh Photography
      Rachel Leigh Photography

      Jenna Carey LeVasseur classic is the best word to describe it! ❤️

      June 13, 2019 at 5:56 pm   |  
    • Rachel Leigh Photography
      Rachel Leigh Photography

      Jenna Carey LeVasseur classic is the best word to describe it! ❤️

      June 13, 2019 at 5:56 pm   |  
  4. Jordan Marshall Harris
    Jordan Marshall Harris

    OMG YOU ARE AMAZING and Emma Cortese is STUNNING! I continue to be obsessed with your wedding, Emma!

    June 13, 2019 at 7:02 pm   |   Reply
    • Emma Cortese
      Emma Cortese

      Thank you so much! I LOVE that you two know each other!

      June 13, 2019 at 7:03 pm   |  
    • Jordan Marshall Harris
      Jordan Marshall Harris

      Haha! Life is funny! Rachel Leigh Procell is the absolute best!

      June 13, 2019 at 7:05 pm   |  
    • Emma Cortese
      Emma Cortese

      Jordan Marshall Harris Agreed!

      June 13, 2019 at 7:25 pm   |  
    • Rachel Leigh Photography
      Rachel Leigh Photography

      Jordan Marshall Harris 😭😭 sweet friend!

      June 14, 2019 at 3:04 pm   |  
  5. Ron A Viskozki

    Stunning – the subjects and the photography!

    June 13, 2019 at 7:32 pm   |   Reply
  6. Amber Wallace Freeman
    Amber Wallace Freeman

    GORGEOUS!!!!!

    June 13, 2019 at 8:28 pm   |   Reply

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