Araceli + Brandon | The Pittses


Araceli and Brandon said "I do" in the presence of their families on a chilly, early winter evening in his family's backyard in his hometown of Ellisville, MS. Brandon and Araceli had a whirlwind romance in 2022 and got married after a month long engagement. As the saying goes, "when you know, you know."


Brandon and Nestor have been friends for around 10 years now, so we were honored to be able to capture such a special day for two people so special to us. As Nestor was capturing the behind the scenes of Brandon getting ready, I was able to witness the sweet moments between Araceli and her family as she prepared for the ceremony. Her twin sister, Esmeralda, shared a letter she wrote for Araceli that left everyone in tears just before Araceli and Brandon's first look, where they exchanged personal vows.


The evening was one of the coldest of the year here in south MS, but it was such a joy getting to celebrate Araceli and Brandon with their families.

Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.
Intimate backyard wedding in Ellisville, MS. Photography by Castro Collective.