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Featured Wedding: Abril & Mark – Wild Horses Couldn’t Drag them Away

Why start a featured wedding with the title of a Rolling Stones song? We couldn’t resist when we saw that the Bridal Procession was to the song “Wild Horses.” Intriguing. Even better to end your ceremony with a procession to Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida.” So we were hooked before we even saw the gorgeous photography provided by Jennifer Lindberg Photography!

The setting for the wedding of Abril and Mark was held at the glorious Laguna Gloria Museum in Austin, Texas (now the Austin Art Museum – Laguna Gloria — a personal favorite and must see when visiting Austin). The couple met while at SMU. She was attending the prestigious law school, while Mark was there getting his MBA.

Her stunning wedding gown is Monique Lhuillier. “This was the gown of my dreams,” explains Abril.  “When I first saw it online, I knew it was THE dress.  I tried it on and I was right. I only tried a handful of other dresses and nothing compared.”

A few special notes the bride wanted to share. “My mom is a china painter and she hand painted every single small porcelain dish (our guest favors). Our (dog) kids, Austin and Ema, were there to celebrate with us and I individually cut by hand every Westie shaped escort card!”

Other wedding vendors include: Hair & Makeup – Tanya Carpenter, owner of TRU Salon in Dallas; Floral Designer – Prive Floral; Wedding Planner – CLINK; Cake – Michelle’s Patisserie

17 Comments on “Featured Wedding: Abril & Mark – Wild Horses Couldn’t Drag them Away”

• Behind the scenes… » Jennifer Lindberg Weddings February 8th, 2012 1:16 pm

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• Jeanine Capeheart January 30th, 2012 5:54 pm

  I love the dress WOW, the Westie shaped cards, and the hand painted porcelain – all very special and captured beautifully by Jenn Lindberg. I too love the shot of the bride and groom looking back, relaxed and happy at their special day!

• Cousin Susan January 27th, 2012 9:25 am

  Jennifer, fantastic and well-captured! You have a talent– so glad you’re getting the recognition.

• Suzi Varin January 26th, 2012 3:44 pm

  Wow! Best long table set up that I’ve seen at Laguna Gloria. Kudos to Jenn for getting that shot! And for all the Monique Lhuillier dress images. I am in love with that dress and Jenn truly captures it’s uniqueness!

• Yvette January 26th, 2012 11:14 am

  That dress is to die for. The photos are stunning. Another Jenn Lindberg piece of heaven.

• Yvette January 26th, 2012 11:13 am

  That dress – to die for – the photos are so exquisite. Another amazing Jenn Lindberg piece of heaven.

• Kellli Domke January 26th, 2012 8:08 am

  Love the westies & bride photo… perfect!

• wendy January 25th, 2012 8:47 pm

  whenever i see a wedding that was photographed by jennifer et al i feel as though i attended it. every moment that i personally would have remember she captured in a photograph. simply beautiful.

• KK January 25th, 2012 8:43 pm

  Thank you Jenn-for submitting this beautiful couple, with a heart of Gold!! This is why I love my job, and glad I took the step to create SW. With all my wishes for Abril and Mark!!

  xoxoxo

• Tracy Sutton January 25th, 2012 6:52 pm

  Beautiful wedding and gorgeous photos. I especially love the one of the couple seated, looking back at the viewer. Stunning dress too!

• courtney caplan January 25th, 2012 6:08 pm

  beautiful!! great job Jenn and CLINK!

• David DelPoio January 25th, 2012 5:43 pm

  Just finished reading Keith Richard’s book, so love the title! Great couple, and you definitely captured how mad they are for each other.
  nice Jen.

• Ginny B. January 25th, 2012 5:42 pm

  WOW! Every image is breathtaking! What a beautiful wedding. So elegant, so sweet, and looking at the images makes me feel like I was there! Beautiful.

• Jennifer Lindberg January 25th, 2012 4:59 pm

  I’m thrilled that this wedding was selected as a feature on Strictly Weddings! It was one of my favorites and the bride and groom put such a beautiful stamp on everything. It was an amazing evening with incredible vendors and a couple I will have in my heart always! Thanks Abril and Mark. (and Austin and Emma, the Westies, too…)

• Holly January 25th, 2012 11:43 am

  Gorgeous wedding! Gorgeous Bride! Gorgeous Day! Gorgeous photography! Love it!!

• Rena January 25th, 2012 11:17 am

  IN LOVE with the dress, the puppies & the photography! Breathtaking!

• MKT January 25th, 2012 9:54 am

  This is just stunning!! Love the Westie’s that the Bride cut out-what talent:) Gongrats, and thank you for sharing!!

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