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Glime Wedding

Writer's picture: Delaney StevensonDelaney Stevenson

Updated: Feb 9, 2023

Ceremony Venue - The Old Rock Church, Cranfills Gap, TX

Reception Venue - Market at the Mill, Clifton, TX

Photography - Photography by Delaney

Dress & Veil - Georgio’s Bridal

Hair - Stephanie Cogburn / The Cattleman's Wife Salon & Co

Balloons - Dream Big Balloons

Antique Furniture refinished by - The Painted Bunting

Band - Friends of the bride & groom

Catering - Hot Cheeks BBQ (bride and groom)

Decorating - Family and friends of the bride and groom



This wedding was easily one of my favorite weddings ever to attend and have the absolute honor to document. Every wedding is beautiful and full of love, but this one hit me different. Now, it could be because the presence of God was so very apparent in every aspect of this day...there is no denying that He played a huge roll. But, it was my friendship with Amanda that really made it so touching.


I met Amanda when I first started attending Top Hand Cowboy Church a few years ago, and we have grown close over the past 3 years. I first took pictures of her and her sweet boxer, Huck, back in 2021, and we've always talked about how someday, God would send her the man that she had patiently (and at times, maybe not so patiently) been waiting for. She showed her trust in Jesus in the waiting and the searching, despite her frustrations along the way. But, I know I can speak for Amanda when I say, Todd was well worth the wait.


Having the opportunity to be a small part of such a big day for Amanda and Todd was one of the greatest moments of my photography career so far. It was a wedding straight out of a dream!

Everything about this wedding was perfect, right down to the smallest details (and you know I am a sucker for the details!)

When I arrived, the bridal suite was saturated with happiness, words of love and encouragement, and the worship music resonated through the room. Witnessing Amanda's transformation from beautiful woman into the most gorgeous bride was such a privilege.


Meanwhile, just a few miles away, Todd was preparing the BBQ (meat & beans) for the reception, while getting ready with his family and close friends. He also opened the sweetest gift from his bride to be, which I will share more about in a bit!

Then, for a few bridal portraits prior to the ceremony, plus photos with her bridesmaids, flower girls, and her family.

Then, we sent the bride away just in time for the groom's portraits. Can't let them see each other before the ceremony!

Then of course the bridesmaids need to come out to see the groom. Don't mind Casey and her faces here, she is known for being quite animated!

Now, for the ceremony...the moment we all have been waiting for! Also, can we take a moment to appreciate how beautiful the Rock Church is?

And here come's the bride...but don't mind me getting the most important photo of the day--the groom's reaction to seeing his bride as she walks down the aisle.

I know you can't tell from here, but there are quite a few teary eyes in the front of the church in this moment.

Now for the rings...

And the assembling of the unity cross....

And...what are we waiting for? Kiss the bride!

Now for a few formal portraits with the families and the bridal party... check out little man who was just ready to RUN!

Can't miss a photo with the officiant! P.S. This is what it looks like when you are close friends with the Pastor and his wife!

Now, for my time with the bride and groom for their formal portraits. I have been looking forward to and planning for this time since capturing their proposal at this same location just a few months prior. On the day Todd proposed, the sunset sky was truly incredible and I was afraid we wouldn't get another beautiful sunset. Fortunately, God painted a masterpiece for Todd & Amanda's wedding day!