"I HAVE NEVER KNOWN ANOTHER HUMAN LIKE YOU."

Lauren + Shane

I love being a part of a rehearsal dinner. It’s this beautiful evening where the most important people to the couple are all gathered to reflect on their love story. Having toasts during this night is extra special. It allows friends and family to be the voice of the couple’s love story. They encourage and laugh and cry and celebrate. It’s also gold for crafting the wedding film! Between the toasts of friends and family, the officiant’s perfect message, and the adorable vows - it wasn’t difficult to tell Lauren and Shane’s story. Added bonus — this is one of the cutest first look’s I’ve ever witnessed!

The Vendors

Video // April Kirby
Venue // Crystal Bridges Museum
Planning // Sweet Tea Designs
Photography // Damion Hamilton
Floral // Jules Event Design
Rentals // Eventures Party Rentals
Rentals // Hank’s Event Rentals
Rehearsal Dinner Venue // Preacher’s Son
Rehearsal Dinner DJ // Ryan T. Productions
Wedding Sound Tech + Band // Smoothman Productions
Cake // Cakes by Robbin
Lighting // Lightworks
Photobooth // Let’s Booth It
Lodging // 21C

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nearly two years ago i entered a season of transition . the majority of the plants in these images have died due to icepocalypces or neglect , and in a way the woman here has died too . i took these photos to remember one of my favorite homes and im

April KirbyNovember 16, 2018Comment

"I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD GET TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS."

Sooners For Haiti 2018

For the past eight summers, a group of 45 student athletes from the University of Oklahoma travel to Titanyen, Haiti to serve with the organization, Mission of Hope. I have had the privilege to document this trip three times. It’s a joy to return to Haiti! This was my fifth journey here and each time there is a stand out moment. It’s obvious that playing sports with, laughing alongside, and holding onto kids is an adorable picture and creates lifetime memories. But on our last day, a group of us took a detour home and visited another ministry within Mission of Hope, The Grace House , a home for the elderly. I never would have expected to have so much emotion, there was just something in the air. With the help of a translator, the students began to talk with and pray for a few of the adults and after a while these college kids were trying to think of something they could give — they decided to sing with them. I had just went to grab a piece of gear from the truck when a few people turned to me and asked if I could sing a few songs. As someone who typically observes others’ experiences, it was so special to take part and offer up a little known gift of mine to create a memory we will all never forget. For more information on Sooners4Haiti or to learn more about Mission of Hope, follow the links below the video!

Photo by Chandler Rae Photography

The Vendors

Organization // Sooners4Haiti
Organization // Mission of Hope Haiti
Lodging // Wahoo Bay
Video // April Kirby
Audio Mix // Clint Kirby
Additional Footage // Zack Hefley
Photography // Chandler Coale
Music by // Be Still The Earth

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April KirbyOctober 18, 2018Comment

"AS IF IT WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO BE."

Jason + Veronica

These two began their lives on separate continents and eventually fate brought them together in Dallas, Texas. A love story that began with ice cream and continues with a ton a laughter. I gotta throw it out there, that each of their vows included a promise to take out the cat litter. And if that ain't love, folks, I don't know what is . It was a beautiful celebration full of love, life, family, and friends.

Photo by NBARRETT PHOTOGRAPHY.

The Vendors

Video // April Kirby
Venue // Brake & Clutch Warehouse
Planning // BASH CO Events
Photography // NBARRETT Photography
Floral // Pollen Events
Rentals // Coral Lane TX
Rentals // Beautiful Event Rentals
Rentals // Posh Couture Rentals
Cake // Whisk Until Sweet
DJ // Le Force DFW
Catering // CN Catering
Dessert // Steel City Pops

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April KirbyAugust 10, 2018Comment

" YOU ARE ALL I EVER WANTED "

Marium + Sajjad Engagement

In Pakistani culture, couples are still arranged to be married so it was important for Marium and Sajjad to celebrate their relationship. They wanted to create something to show friends and family at their wedding. (Day 2 of their wedding to be exact). We dreamed up how to make it badass and ended up meeting in the White Sands of New Mexico. I can not be happier with how it turned out!!

Photo by Brooke Taelor.

The Vendors

Video // April Kirby
Photography // Brooke Taelor
Location // White Sands, NM
Music // Along the Lines, Virgil Arles
Audio Mix + Master // Clint Kirby

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April KirbyJuly 24, 2018Comment

"I HAVE SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU. TODAY AND FOR ALWAYS."

Tom + Jill

On their fifth anniversary, Tom and Jill exchanged vows in a beautiful mossy and mountainous area outside of Reykjavik, Iceland. It was very cold and rainy, but that didn't take away from the amazing day. They took it slow, made breakfast and sipped coffee. They watched sweet messages their friends and family recorded for them and read each other letters "written" by their dogs. He zipped her dress and she buttoned his jacket and together they went on an adventure.

A visit to Skogafoss. Image by Melissa Marshall.

The Vendors

Melissa Marshall // Photography

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