Rustic Romantic private ceremony (B&W)

I had the pleasure of photographing Brittney & Tyler's private ceremony at the newly renovated and may I say incredibly romantic venue at Lazy S Ranch in Palmyra.    Tyler & Brittney have a beautiful blended family of four children together so a small quiet ceremony seemed fitting considering other priorities and a new home they recently purchased.   Although we pictured this day as very simple it couldn't have turned out more perfect.   We picked up a small bouquet that morning and a simple raspberry filled naked cake that family decorated themselves from left over bouquet flowers.   Tyler and Brittney even worked the day of their ceremony as his brother ran around putting together final touches on what they they would wear that evening.    The family all met at the home to get ready together, they enjoyed finger foods and good laughs.  The spirit in the home was light and full of love as Brittney awaited her cousin who would stand by her side.  Tyler and his brother Josh got ready chatting with their mother who was emotional the entire afternoon seeing her boys getting dressed so handsome for the occasion.    Both the mothers of Brittney and Tyler stayed back at the home with their grandchild so the two could go off and get married.   The family although hesitant about being absent for the ceremony respected their decision and sent them off anxiously awaiting their return to hear all the details and see pictures.   We headed off to the venue which was just about 10  from their home.  The approximate time would be 6pm when they said I do.   We arrived at this gorgeous romantic venue called Lazy S Ranch who graciously allowed  them to hold a private ceremony on the Friday evening of August 16th.   It was incredibly hot and the sun was beaming right on the location where the ceremony would take place but they didn't care about the heat they were both so excited and in love you could see it in their eyes.    The ceremony was performed by one of the couples best friends and family member, Darin.  He was so well spoken with such personal vows that I teared up a few times while trying to run around getting the best shots I could.  The ceremony was perfect sweet and inspiring After the ceremony was complete they cut the beautiful cake, too a few family photo's and we ventured off to the field to get what  shots we could as long as we could bare the heat.  After only about 20 minutes we all went back to their home where their family and good friends had gathered with food to celebrate the new union of Tyler & Brittney.   As I said this was not suppose to be much of anything Brittney wanted small and simple but the details mixed with her venue made it a nearly perfect evening, she nailed it! 

Tyler & Brittney I am honored to have to have been part of this amazing day, it will go down in one of my most treasured memories.   May you have a life time of happiness & love! 

Julie Ballard Photography

"One day you will find the person you've been waiting for.  One day you will find a person who just feels right.  One day you will meet a person who looks at you like no one else has before.  Their gaze will remind you of your strength.  Their touch will remind you of your courage and your softness.  One day you will find the person who will understand you. They will calm your storms, but never your chaos.  They will cease your madness, and provide you with unlimited happiness. they will understand your silence, and will celebrate your accomplishments.  One day you will find the person who compliments your life.   They will never try and change you or tear you down. They will be gentle.  They will be kind. They will love you for who and what you are.  They will be proud of you. And never dare to hide you from the world.  One day you will find the person who you will fall madly in love with. Until then you must live your life for yourself.  You must start living your life on your own terms.  Life is too short to sit around and wait for another to make you happy.  Start living your life to the fullest.  Start following your goals and chasing your dreams. Start doing things that make you happy. Start doing things for yourself and no one else. The person will come but they will not come around and save you. They will stand by your side as you heal yourself. They will encourage you and never give up on you.  someone is out there waiting just as you are.  They are trying to find their path just as you.   They are hoping for someone like you.  They are dreaming of someone like you. One day you will meet someone who makes you understand why you had to wait so long. But they will come when the time is right they will come when you are both ready to find each other.  So be patient. Enjoy your life for what it is now and have faith in your future.  Forget your past heartbreaks and start looking forward to this new love. Stop stressing out about finding the person of your dreams and live a life you will be proud to share with them one day."