Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.
May 2, 2026
THE LOVE STORY OF
CASSIDY & BRYADEN BENDER
PHOTOGRAPHER
IT ALL STARTED WHEN…
We met each other freshman year after he moved to my high school, and we're inseparable since. We dated throughout high school and college. We met at a family friend’s house and grew closer and closer. We always talked about the future together, and now today is finally our wedding day!
THE PROPOSAL
We were on a family vacation in Florida with his side of the family, and we all went to the beach to "hang out". He proposed to me on the beach, and we spent the day surrounded by family, soaking it all in! It was one of the best days of my life! We are so excited to spend together forever.
Our love is so simple and easy. Which is what makes us so thankful we have found each other. We love getting to spend every day together, and we are so excited to spend forever together.
WHAT MOMENT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ON YOUR WEDDING DAY?
Seeing each other for our first look and reading our vows to each other.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TWIN LAKES?
Because of how simple they made the process and everything they offered, while also being upfront and honest. They have been so helpful, and booking the decorator and coordinator was the best thing ever. They make you feel like family and are happy to help with everything!
ADVICE FOR FUTURE COUPLES:
We do live in New Mexico, so we did plan from out of state, but Twin Lakes made it all so easy for us and seamless.
Take it all in. We booked the venue almost a year in advance, and it came up so fast. Soak in all the wedding planning, your engagement, and wedding festivities. It can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Especially with balancing everything else. Take it all in. It will be some of the best days of your life; your wedding day will be so worth it.
WEDDING THEME/STYLE
Classic, black and white wedding with lots of greenery.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS
Officiant | Mike McRaven
Photographer | Bri Mhoon Photography
Venue | Twin Lakes Wedding Venue
Wedding Day Coordinator | Twin Lakes Coordinating Team
Decorations | Twin Lakes Design Team
DJ | DJ Yeti
Baker | Bake My Day
Florist | Rent & Return Florals (Janelda Moore)
Specialty Vendor | Kurbside Sweets
Specialty Vendor | LED Letters (Brenda Tipton)
Specialty Vendor | Picture Perfect LBK Photobooth
Hair Stylist | Pure Beauty (Darla Kimbrell) & Hair by Madi Ortiz
Makeup Artist | Pure Beauty (Darla Kimbrell) & Lovestruck Artistry (Faith Perkins)
Caterer | Now We Taco’n Taqueria
Bartending Service | Galleria Bartending
Bridal Dress | Ruthette’s Bridal
Groom’s Suit | Men’s Wearhouse