On any normal day, a wedding is generally a couple’s dream come true. The day their union is celebrated before loved ones. The moments they’ve imagined over months of gruelling wedding preparations. That awe inspiring moment when a bride realises she’s a bride because the breeze caught her dress and she now knows what whimsy feels like. Well, all these things were true for Dalton and Katy, but the difference with this couple was – they made my dreams come true on their wedding day too. A little over a month ago, Katy collected us from our hotel in San Antonio. The hour an a half drive’s chatter was full of the excitement of her and Dalton graduating from college and beginning their first jobs, wedding planning, and disbelief that the day was just around the corner. And then came Dilley, Texas. The little town just North of the Mexican border, and the location of Dalton’s family ranch. I’ve never experienced two families working as hard as what the Fosters and Kaestners did in those days leading up to their children’s nuptials. By the time they had finished setting up the Wright Ranch, we were set for a wedding to remember! Cheerfully coloured paper cranes and an abundance of greenery surrounded these two beautiful hearts as they became husband and wife under the trees. The million and one details of this day, would simply be too many to put into words. With that in mind, I’ll leave you to pour over their pictures without being hindered by any further words. Dalton and Katy, as you prepare to take the honeymoon you’ve been planning for ages, I hope these pictures remind you of the wonder and beauty that was your big Texas wedding. These images are the first of many, and the tip of the iceberg that you’ll be going through when you return home! All my love, hugs, and longing to return to the wonderful time we spent with you … Claire xxx

location: dilley texas | photographers assistant: mia swanepoel