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You’re Going to Lose It Over this Bride’s Stella York Wedding Dress

This wedding day is like a perfect puzzle, assembled fully in all it’s beauty. Every detail flows seamlessly to the next—but the Bride? Oh, does she steal the show. Donning a Stella York number that boasts the prettiest intricacy and carrying the most beautiful bouquet crafted by Lovely Leaves, she is timeless. The rest of the day captured by Emilie Anne Photography follows suit. See it in The Vault!

From Lovely LeavesCanyonwood Ridge is a new Hill Country venue situated atop a ridge wrapped in oak trees with scenic hill country views. We were thrilled to design florals for one of the first weddings there. The venue was designed specifically for weddings and couldn’t be more dreamy. It boasts a gorgeous chapel perfect for indoor ceremonies and the floor to ceiling windows offering romantic sunlight that would steal any bride’s heart. The space is spectacular for film images like these beauties from Emilie Anne Photography. The dramatic views and Hill Country elegance are awe-inspiring attributes yet the venue maintains a balance of simplicity to set the tone for a romantic Hill Country wedding.

The florals were a lovely mix of burgundy dahlias, deep red peonies, peach Juliet garden roses and lush eucalyptus spread throughout the space. The bouquets were my favorite. She selected a beautiful slightly over-sized design overflowing with silver dollar. Adrianna’s stunning lace Stella York gown was absolutely enchanting. She and Preston were one of the sweetest couple’s we had worked with all year and we could not have been more excited for them.

From the Bride… We wanted our wedding to be simple but romantic to showcase the love and commitment we were vowing to make that day but still represent who we were as a couple. Our wedding inspiration came from our relationship, starting with the date we got married on. Eight years ago on October 21st was the day Preston and I met in high school. We have been together ever since so what better day to start the next chapter of our lives together. We envisioned the wedding to be located in the hill country of Dripping Springs. We came across our venue Canyonwood Ridge before it was even built and we both fell and love with the plans they had for the place. The custom made wood trusses and unique light fixtures were just a couple things we loved about the venue. However it was the scenic view and all the beautiful windows surrounding the venue that won us over. I knew I wanted neutral colors to cater to the simplicity I was looking for. With Preston’s favorite color being burgundy and my obsession with gold, they just happened to be the perfect pops of color for our fall date. It was the little details of our wedding that made it perfect to us. From tying a fisherman’s knot in our unity ceremony (Preston loves to fish), to the perfect romantic touch of lace on my Grandmothers veil that matched with my dress beautifully. Preston and I have always had an interest in cars so it was never a question that my grandpas gorgeous classic Chevy Belair would be a part of our special day.

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Photography: Emilie Anne Photography | Event Coordination: Amanda with Canyonwood Ridge | Floral Design: Lovely Leaves | Hair & Make Up: Tammy O’Neal – Salons at 1890 Ranch | Wedding Dress: Stella York | Bakery: Stregare Cheesecake | Wedding Venue: Canyonwood Ridge | DJ: Zentertainment | Catering: Catering by Mopsie

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A Colorful Country Chic Summer Celebration

Sure we may be in the depths of fall, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have summer on the brain. Thanks to this colorful Camp Lucy celebration from Mint Photography we’ll be dreaming of eternal sunshine, dreamy decor, and crazy colorful blooms for, like, ever. Get lost in the pretty (and don’t miss out on the beautiful film from Nathan Willis Wedding Films below!) via The Vault!

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From Mint Photography Kerri and Clay’s elegant but colorful summer wedding was a breath of fresh air! We absolutely adore neutrals trust us! But this pop of color for a beautiful summer wedding day was just what we needed! Camp Lucy is so lush with greenery during the summer months that the setting was just show stopping naturally! Between the stunning decor and florals, the ridiculously gorgeous and easy going couple!, and the fun dance party… This wedding was heaven from start to finish!

Photography: Mint Photography | Cinematography: Nathan Willis Wedding Films | Coordination: Kim Hunt | Floral Design: Whim Hospitality | Cake: Sweet Treets | Makeup: maris malone calderón | makeup artist | Hair: Andrea Juarez | Band: Taboo Austin | Wedding Venue: Camp Lucy | Bridal Gown: Matthew Christopher | Film Scans: Richard Photo Lab | Rentals: Whim Hospitality

This Hill Country Wedding Is One Hot Ticket

We’re not sure if you heard, but this lush Hill Country wedding is a total show stopper (I mean, just WAIT until you see the flower girls). It’s sweet meets seriously chic and thankfully Mint Photography was on hand to capture every coordinated Vintage&Lace detail. From the Austin Catering perfecting the menu,, to the sparkling exit, everything about Susanne and Seth’s day is on point and we’ve got it all in The Vault!

From Mint PhotographySusanne and Seth had one of the most stunning, romantic, lush hill country wedding’s we’ve photographed! Maybe it was the beautiful weather that day, the ridiculous Texas sunset, the massive amount of greenery they incorporated for the florals, or the overall just easy-goingness of this amazingly sweet couple… But this one was just a show stopper! Wait until you see the flower girls. We can’t even deal with their cuteness. We loved everything about being a part of Susanne and Seth’s day and we hope you can feel the love… And FUN! They had on their special day!

Photography: Mint Photography | Event Coordination: Vintage&Lace | Floral Design: Petal Pushers | Catering: Austin Catering | Makeup: Makenzi Laine | Band: Memphis Train Revue | Wedding Venue: Prospect House | Film Scans: Richard Photo Lab

Romantic Texas Wedding Under the Oaks

This chic Camp Lucy affair is what we like to call Southern charm with a timeless twist. Because not only did this sweet couple plan a southern celebration that’s sure to knock your socks of stunning, but they had a talented team of vendors that totally got their vision (we’re looking at you Something To Celebrate, Verbena Floral Design, and Loft Photography). See it all in The Vault!

From Loft PhotographyAshley and Tim planned their wedding day from New York, and pulled off the sweetest destination wedding under the gorgeous oaks at Camp Lucy’s Sacred Oaks venue! Gorgeous pastel florals by Verbena Floral Design complimented the season, the venue, and the ladies dresses so well! And a dainty cake by Sweet Treets and the cutest pies by Tiny Pies were the cherry on top!

Photography: Loft Photography LLC | Coordination: Something To Celebrate | Floral Design: Verbena Floral Design | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Catering: Whim Hospitality | Hair + Makeup: LucieMarie | Venue: Camp Lucy | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Pies: Tiny Pies | Rentals: Whim Hospitality

A Blanket of Bluebonnets Made for the Ultimate Hill Country Wedding

I have to say Amanda and Craig’s Texas wedding was planned to perfect, thanks to Vintage&Lace‘s incredible vision and talent. But one of my favorite parts of this day isn’t something that could be planned — it’s the bluebonnet flowers, which surrounded Heritage House and made for the most beautiful photos. Luckily, Loft Photography LLC was there to capture it all for us in The Vault!

From Loft PhotographyAmanda and Craig are Austinites through and through, but recently made the move to California for work. It was only appropriate that they came back to tie the knot in the Texas hill country just outside the city they love, complete with a What-a-burger groom’s cake!

Their wedding day was sweet as could be with gorgeous blue tones weaved throughout, and perfectly pink florals by Petal Pushers as a lovely contrast. And it just so happened that the hills were blanketed with bluebonnets for their day – the prettiest backdrop for these two!

Photography: Loft Photography LLC | Event Planning: Vintage&Lace | Wedding Dress: Unbridaled | Cakes: Classic Cakes by Lori | Stationery: Mint Julep Paperie | Bride's Shoes: Stuart Weitzmen | Jewelry: Bead It Austin | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Unbridaled | Catering: Whim Hospitality | Hair + Makeup: Flair Austin | DJ: Greenbelt DJ | Groom's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Venue: Heritage House | Bridal Boutique: Unbridaled | Floral Design + Rentals: Petal Pushers | Hair Accessories: Unbridaled | Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Veil: Etsy

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Every Spring Wedding Trend You Need to Know

Top knot, organic arrangements, marbled moments, rose quartz, embroidered gown, copper details – we could go on, but we’ll let the gallery do the talking. Kate Rose Creative Group has created a day filled with every single wedding trend you need to see this season, Emilie Anne Photography captured it all to share. See it all in The Vault!

From Kate Rose Creative GroupWe love flowers and man, the flowers were over the top! Lush flowers with a gorgeous palette of blushes, creams, and copper tones. Emilie Anne Photography shot the shoot with film and the images turned out gorgeous! We love the simplicity of the white backdrop and the subtle touches of marble. The marbled cake was accented with greenery on the wall, and a soft sequined linen finished the look. With the flowers being the focus, we of course had a flower ring around the bottom of the cake. Speaking of flower rings, we had a seating area with flower wreaths to accent the stunning lounge area, finished off with a cowhide rug and blushed pillows. The dress was a gorgeous dress with blush undertones and the florist killed it with the large, lush, flowy bouquet.

We wanted to incorporate all of our favorite trends in this shoot and we did just that! We love the texture of marble, the soft color palette of the blush and peach tones, with touches of pink and the pop of character that the copper adds.

For the Bride’s look, we went with simplicity for hair and make up, with a simple dress shape, that had detailed lace to die for, along with blush undertones. We really loved how well this look went with the large, over sized, lush bouquet. The bouquet had a lot of movement in it’s shape and we couldn’t have loved it more!

For the groom’s look, we went simple. Sometimes simple is just better. A black and grey bowtie, tied in the look of the shoot. We kept with the traditional black and white attire.

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Photography: Emilie Anne Photography | Wedding Dress: Mon Cheri | Event Planning + Design: Kate Rose Creative Group | Floral Design: Bouquets Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Georgios Bridal Salon | Cake:Simply Delicious Custom Cakes | Stationery: Studio W Designs | Hair + Makeup: Divaz Fabula | Venue:Prospect House | Model: Abby Dosa | Model: Preston Rosebrock | Rentals: Monarch Event Rentals | Vintage Rentals: Visual Lyrics

This Wedding Takes Southern Chic to an Entirely New Level

This wedding right here?  It’s my happy place.  A perfect mix of rustic and romantic, all set against the breathtaking Creek Haus in Texas Hill Country.  From the insanely gorgeous florals crafted by Petal Pushers to that stunning Monique Lhuillier gown to the Southern-inspired treats of Crave Catering. Ready for an entire world of beautiful inspiration? See it all captured by Jenna McElroy in THE VAULT.

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Doug and Rocki have always had a love for adventure. After living in the Cayman Islands for three years together, their love for nature and the outdoors only grew stronger.

As a native Texan, Rocki has always had a love for the unique beauty and quaintness of the Texas Hill Country. Doug and Rocki wanted their wedding to encompass a rustic shabby chic feel which The Creek Haus, in the little town of Dripping Springs, was just what they were looking for.

The Creek Haus property is absolutely stunning! It has everything from a wooden alter made from distressed wood overlooking a creek with the rolling Texas hills painted in the background, to a rustic shabby chic indoor venue which the architecture was inspired after an elegant barn. They both fell in love with the fact that the property was able to capture both a whimsical and romantic feel with still keeping its Texas charm.

Their inspiration was to keep the natural rustic beauty of the property by using a neutral color palette with pops of burgundy and rust to tie into the Fall season. The decor was designed by Petal Pushers who did an undeniably beautiful job bringing their vision to life. They used assorted cylinder glass candles and mixed gold mercury votives to create an elegant antique feel with lots of greenery and cascading floral for a romantic feel. The floral design was like a dream which consisted of a lush mix of in peonies, garden roses, ranunculus and dark berries.

Doug and Rocki have are both huge foodies and two very important thing to us was making sure their guests had happy bellies and great music to groove to. Crave Catering served up a finger licking reception dinner of bison chili and shrimp grits just to name a few of the top hits. Doug searched everywhere for the perfect band for their guests to dance the night away and The Royal Dukes kept our guests on their feet all night long. They chose Jenna McElroy for their photographer to capture some of the best candid moments and the most memorable day.

Doug and Rocki feel every aspect of their wedding encompassed everything they wanted and is truly a day they will never forget!

Photography: Jenna McElroy | Cinematography: Lizama Videography | Floral Design: Petal Pushers | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Simon Lee Bakery | Invitations: Smock | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Catering: Crave Catering | Hair + Makeup: Urban Betty | Band: Royal Dukes Band | Venue: Vista West Ranch | Bridal Boutique: Joan Pillow Bridal | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints

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Modern Austin Wedding at Prospect House

Weddings are like a page-turning novel to me. Each detail of a couples’ special day is like an enticing chapter I can’t wait to devour. Where did they meet? What did they love? Well, when I can figure all of that out by a single day alone, it’s pretty special. So watching a love story like this one unfold in the prettiest of ways (hello planning from Bird Dog Wedding and gorgeous imagery from Heather Curiel) might just be my favorite thing ever. See all the reasons why in the VAULT.

From The Bride…Neal and I met as random roommates in an apartment in Boston’s South End. We loved living in New England, but in need for a little adventure we moved south to Austin, Texas on a whim! Austin has been an amazing city to live in, and not long after we arrived Neal (with the help of our puppy, Brady) proposed! We couldn’t wait to show off our new city to our friends and family, so it was only fitting that we invite everyone down to Texas for our wedding.

Picking a venue in Texas was no easy feat. Our style is more modern than Texas-chic, but we wanted our guests to get an authentic Texas experience. Enter: Prospect House. We feel so fortunate to have come across this new venue in the Hill Country- the vibe is very modern-art-gallery-meets-Texas-barn and it was perfect!

Once the venue was set, all of the other details just seemed to fall into place. We kept the vibe very natural and elegant, playing off of the modern, clean lines of the venue. Even picking the dress came easy- I ended up with the very first one I tried on (despite trying on what seemed like hundreds of others)!

Including our friends in our big day was really important to us. Neal and I wrote the entire ceremony, including our own vows, and we had a very dear friend, Mike, officiate. He was ordained online, and having him there made the whole day feel so much more personal and special. We opted for a very small bridal party, but several of my girlfriends served as my “something blue” and sat up in the front row as a good omen.

Because our guests were all coming from out of town, we hosted a big welcome party at Terrace 59 on Congress, we made welcome bags full of Austin-made treats and a map of the local area highlights. Most of our guests made a long weekend out of the trip and took the time to really explore the city, which was exactly what we had hoped they’d do! There’s so much to see.

We wanted everyone to get the most out of their Austin experience, including a meal from a food truck. Dock and Roll drove out to Prospect House on Saturday night to deliver late-night lobster rolls and homemade chips- it was the perfect way to cap off an incredible evening and a great nod to our New England roots.

With the entire day behind us, my advice to future brides is that you opt for a “first look”. Neal and I were set on not seeing each other before the ceremony- he wanted to see me for the first time as I was walking down the aisle. But we had some minor snafus on the big day and by the time we arrived at the venue I knew that the only way I’d calm down was to see him. He’s my person- that’s why we were getting married in the first place. I had our photographer grab him for a quick hallway hug, and it was all I needed to feel excited and ready for the ceremony. The rest of the day was absolutely perfect!

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Photography: Heather Curiel | Event Planning: Bird Dog Wedding | Floral Design: Blackbird Floral | Cake: Green Lily Bakery | Catering: Royal Fig Catering | Makeup: Avery Allen Makeup | Band: Royal Dukes Band | String Quartet: Terra Vista Strings | Venue: Prospect House | Late Night Catering: Dock And Roll Diner

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Ethereal Autumn Wedding at Vista West Ranch

Fall is my favorite. I love everything about the season so it’d be a bit of lie to say fall weddings don’t have a special little spot in my heart. And this masterpiece, captured by Mint Photography, is rising to the top of my list of amazing autumn evidence. From the full color palette to THIS bouquet, I’m jumping ahead a couple seasons and spending today in our Vault with this beauty.

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From Mint Photography… Molly and Ross’ fall wedding in the Texas Hill Country was one for the books. Can we just talk about their amazing style? Everything she chose, from her gown and bouquet to all of the venue decor, was simply amazing. I’ve never seen a more perfect fall/winter color palette incorporated into a wedding so wonderfully! The ambience in the room as the lights dimmed was so warm and inviting, just like this amazing couple. We couldn’t have been more honored to photograph this special day!

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Photography: Mint Photography | Wedding Coordination: Coordinate This | Floral Design: Petal Pushers | Wedding Dress: Sarah Seven | Cake: Bird Bakery | Invitations: Elli | Catering: The Peached Tortilla | Makeup: maris malone calderón | makeup artist | Hair: Pearl Austin | Hair + Makeup | Calligraphy: Whitney Farnsworth | DJ: Complete Music | Venue: Vista West Ranch | Bridal Boutique: Serendipity Bridal | Cocktail Menu: Elli | Dinner Menu: Whitney Farnsworth | Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab | Photography Assistance: Emilie Anne Photography | Place Cards: EverLettery | Rentals: Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Wedding Dress Belt: Untamed Petals

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Multicultural Texas Hill Country Fall Wedding

At SMP, we love when a Bride and Groom incorporates cultural traditions into their wedding day. This handsome groom and beautiful bride did just that, incorporating Persian traditions into the ceremony, Swedish customs into the reception and Southern touches throughout. If that wasn’t special enough, they had incredible vendors including Mint PhotographyPearl Events and Ma Maison. See all the special moments in THE VAULT!

From Mint PhotographyThis romantic Fall wedding was a fusion of different cultures and overall just a day of pure joy! We’ve never seen a bride smile as big as Carly did and being able to capture that happiness is exactly what we love about photographing this time in people’s lives, and what we loved about this couple!

From Pearl Events…The Sofreh aghd was the table with all of the meaningful items on it and it is a Persian wedding ceremony tradition. During dinner, we had a Swedish Toast Master who was in charge of pulling the people up for toasts throughout dinner. The couple also had a box of wishes that they asked guests to make for them so that they could read them throughout their marriage and even read some during the ceremony.

From the Bride… My husband is Swedish and Persian, and I am from Louisiana and Texas. In our wedding, we used Swedish and Persian traditions to honor my husband’s culture. My southern roots were reflected in our welcoming party and send off, as well as some of the touches we included at Ma Maison. As my family has been in Austin for 24 years, we selected Texas as the appropriate location to get married, and had friends and family fly in from over 30 countries. 

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Photography: Mint Photography | Coordination: Pearl Events Austin | Floral Design: Bouquets of Austin | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Catering: Rosemary's | DJ: Live Oak DJ | Venue: Ma Maison Wedding + Event Venue | Rentals: Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals

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Southwestern Style Wedding in Dripping Springs, Texas

In the words of the Bride, “The style was simple and natural with a subtle Southwestern flair.” Loosely inspired by a Mexican fiesta theme, the couple opted for an outdoor celebration at Camp Lucy with succulents and papel picados woven in through the details. Loft Photography didn’t miss a beat, and your Friday is about to get a whole lot happier thanks to THE VAULT.

From Loft PhotographyWhat’s not to love about an adorable couple, their gorgeous wedding party, Alyssa’s Monique Lhuillier gown, a tented lawn reception, the prettiest table decor…we could go on and on! Every detail of this charming Hill Country celebration was perfectly thought out and beautiful.

From The Bride…The style was simple and natural with a subtle Southwestern flair. I knew I wanted succulents and papel picados from the very beginning but didn’t want to have an overwhelming “fiesta” theme. My family and I always took trips to Mexico growing up and I fell in love with the desert landscape of Cabo. When Scott and I began dating he started to come along and I fell in love with him and Mexico even more. The cream and blush color palette mirrored a more abstract idea of a Mexico elopement.

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Photography: Loft Photography LLC | Floral Design: Whim Hospitality | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Coco Paloma Desserts | Stationery: French Blue & Hayden Avery | Rings: Kubes Jewelers | Catering: Whim Hospitality | Makeup: Pearl Austin | Hair + Makeup | Hair: Pearl Austin | Hair + Makeup | Band: Bulletproof Brass | Groom's Attire: Black Lapel | Venue: Camp Lucy | Bride's Bracelet: Samantha Wills | Bridesmaids' Rompers: Plum Pretty Sugar | Cigar Station: Bobalu | Going Away Attire: Stone Cold Fox | Rentals: Whim Hospitality | Veil: Arte Latica

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Colorful + Vibrant Bohemian Inspired Wedding in Texas Hill Country

A cornucopia of pretty, this gallery is one you’re going to want to file under the“print and frame” category. Trust me, because once you’ve seen the captures from Mint Photography you’re going to understand completely why this Ma Maison wedding stand in a league all on it’s own. It’s the type of colorful day we’ve only dreamed of, and lucky for us because it’s all in THE VAULT

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From Mint PhotographyCaitlin and Nick’s bohemian inspired wedding in the Texas hill country was so beautiful we could have photographed this one over and over! From the gorgeous couple, to the bright blooms in her bohemian themed bouquets, to the aaaamazing draping at the ceremony site done by Stems – we couldn’t get enough of this one! Caitlin opted for a somewhat more traditional gown for herself in order to provide for a timeless look in her photos but still incorporated the theme she wanted for the overall wedding with her bridesmaids and the decor! We love this idea! They also did a slight incorporation of the grooms heritage with the bridesmaids wearing the CUTEST traditional Korean dresses.

Photography: Mint Photography | Coordination: Olive Belle Events | Floral Design: Stems Floral Design + Event Styling | Hair And Makeup: Lola Beauty | Venue: Ma Maison Wedding + Event Venue

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Colorful Fall Vista West Ranch Wedding

The best kind of details? Those that are intangible. The traditions, the sentiments and the whole love that a wedding day is comprised of. They lie in a mother crafting a veil and sash for her daughter, a best man building his friends a communion table and a bride and groom-to-be spending an afternoon in the park discovering their vows and setting goals for their marriage. All the palpable pretty? This day is chock-full of it in THE VAULT thanks to Rachel Whyte. But the best bits live in the love that’s woven in.

From Rachel WhyteAs a photographer, Katie and Keller were ideal clients. Their love for one another was contagious and Katie has great taste. Their wedding was on a perfect, crisp (Texas) December day. They were both so gracious and kind on their wedding day and I now count them as friends.

From the Bride… Our favorite part of wedding planning were the sentimental details that guests probably didn’t notice! My mama made my veil and my sash, and I wore a fur stole that belonged to Keller’s great-grandmother (also a Katherine!) At our “legacy table,” we had wedding photos of our parents and grandparents, my grandma’s Chinese lace table cloth, and a silk bouquet that Keller’s grandma made by hand. Also, Keller’s best man built the small table we took communion on, and we got our vows engraved on the bottom. We brought it to Kentucky with us, and I love having such a meaningful part of our wedding day in our home.

We’re both writers, so writing our vows together was a really meaningful part of wedding planning. We spent an afternoon at the park, looking through scripture and talking about the way God describes the foundation of marriage. Once we did that, we wrote down goals for our marriage, and structured our vows around that. It was one of our favorite afternoons of engagement, and we both loved reading them on our wedding day.

We had our dream ceremony: outdoors, chilly December weather, all our best friends and family, a Civil-Wars-esque band playing (for real, they were unbelievable) and a powerful message about the gospel. We also took communion together and I walked down the aisle to “How Deep the Father’s Love.”

Our barn reception was so cozy and candle-lit! The hill country vendors were all unbelievable, and the best part was that they were all so used to working together, so it made the day-of prep a breeze for us. I had a lot of trouble choosing colors at first, because I didn’t want to be too Christmas-y in early December. I decided on a more muted palette of navy, gold, evergreen and ivory, with lots of mercury glass and richly colored flowers. Rustic and elegant are difficult to accomplish at the same time, but my florist and day-of coordinator did it perfectly.

Our planning advice? We knew getting married in Austin would be tricky since we would be planning almost all of it from a distance. First of all, be sure to choose vendors that you really trust! I tried to surround myself with really calm, low-key people that I knew would get the job done, even though I was states away. Also, don’t be afraid to use people who are new to the wedding industry! We saved a lot of money by using a new designer for our paper products (she’s SO talented), a friend who’s a film student (also SO talented), and by using a band from my college town who doesn’t normally play at weddings. It’s really fun to have a mash up of different people.

Soak up everything you can and then soak up some more. It’s overwhelming to have everyone you both love in one room, celebrating your new covenant with your favorite person in the world, but it’s the best kind of overwhelmed! Details matter so much less than you think they do, because you’re way too busy having a blast on your wedding day to even think about anything else. Also, sleep, vitamin C and water will be your best friends during your wedding week.

Wedding MVPS: Our sweet mamas, my photographer, Keller’s groomsman who flew in from London just for the wedding ceremony, my hairdresser/make up fixer-upper/the one who kept my nerves calm all day, my day-of coordinator, and Keller!

Photography: Rachel Whyte Photography | Videographer: Greer Stanley | Coordination: Jaime Dydalewicz | Floral Design: Petal Pushers | Wedding Dress: Watters | Cake: Simon Lee Bakery | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Macy's | Catering: Verde's Mexican Parilla | DJ: Tristan Tully | Ceremony Music: The Union Revival

Outdoor Summer Hill Country Wedding

Strictly Texan with a touch of glamour, this fabulous Vista West Ranch fete from Heather Hawkins is Southern with a shabby chic flair. I’m talking a wedding party sporting cowboy boots and Texas Hill Country dressed up like you’ve never seen before. It’s rustic meets romance and it’s all waiting for you in the gallery!

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From Heather Hawkins… I’m eager to share this sweet outdoor summer wedding with you! It had been pouring rain all Spring in Texas and the clouds held back for this outdoor ceremony, lucky for the bride Katie!

From the beautiful Bride… My husband, Dalton, and I have a very unique love story. It’s one that we love to tell over and over, even when we sometimes get caught up in life. Our wedding was an exact reflection of our story, which began in Austin TX five years ago. Originally from New Jersey and having moved to Chicago for college, an outdoor Texas wedding was not exactly what I had always dreamed of since a little girl. However, it couldn’t have been more fitting for us as a couple. I wanted to bring to life all of the many qualities that made me fall in love with Dalton for our special day. When I met him, I found myself quickly at ease with his laid-back nature, free spirit, and gentle heart. Born and raised in Texas, Dalton grew up spending a lot of time on his family’s ranch in West Texas. On our first visit to Vista West Ranch, we immediately connected with the rustic hillside beauty and intricate Texas charm that I myself have come to love. Among all qualities about Dalton that I appreciate most, much like what I loved most about Vista West, was how different he was from any other relationship I have had. He was a country boy, yet sophisticated and simple with so much character; he could be quiet at times and others full of life. It was a familiar feeling, and one I was eager to share with all our friends and family a little over a year later.

After finding our golden venue, we got even luckier with owners Joe and Stacy from Vista West Ranch, who could not have been more inviting and accommodating throughout the whole planning process. From beginning to end, the perfect day we had imagined turned out to be just that and more. Every little detail was so well thought out by our wonderful vendors, “Team Huey,” especially our Day-Of Coordinator, Jaime, from Coordinate This. There’s something so surreal and romantic about an outdoor ceremony in the middle of Texas Hill Country that speaks to you, as if we were the only ones in that moment promising our lives to each other. I could not have imagined a more meaningful spot to say our vows than under the gorgeous lace and eucalyptus-entwined trellis that Lindsay from Petal Pushers designed for us. Continuing the tone of our ceremony, our head dinner table was lined with the same fresh eucalyptus runner over a lovely vintage farm table. The room was surrounded by natural exposed wood, draped burlap curtains and hanging ball twine lights, while outside our guests enjoyed our signature cocktails and sugar cookies by the bonfire under the twinkling-lit oak trees. Needless to say, the night was our kind of “dreamy.”

Our Texas Wedding would not have been complete without our wedding party dressed in cowboy boots and a first dance to Texas Country artist, Wade Bowen. The love and support was so present in the room, and looking back we would not have changed a thing. Thanks to our amazing photographer, Heather Hawkins, we are able to enjoy looking at all our photos of the day and night reminiscing all the little moments that seem to fly by so fast. Many traveled so far to share in our special day and now we’ll forever have the once in a lifetime memories.

Photography: Heather Hawkins Photography | Event Planning: Coordinate This | Floral Design: Petal Pushers | Cupcakes: Toot Sweet Cupcakes | Venue: Vista West Ranch | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints

Glamorous Hill Country Wedding

I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this magical Ma Maison wedding captured by Awake Photography. I mean, the Bride and Groom are just about as gorgeous as they get. And can we talk about her side braid for a minute? So Pinterest-worthy. Actually, it all is. With the perfect bit of glam, blush and gold Yellow Umbrella Events & Design &  WOW Factor Floral Design hit the ball out of the design park, and I’m officially drooling over every image. See them all here. 

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From Awake PhotographyLeah and Brian’s Cali-Tex wedding in the stunning Texas Hill Country was the truly a day to be remembered. Leah and her fabulous side braid were showstoppers alongside her bridesmaids in mix-matched blush sequins. The glam was amped up by Yellow Umbrella Events and the talented ladies at Wow Factor Floral. Touches of gold and plenty of blush tones tied the day together perfectly.

Photography: Awake Photography | Videographer: Photohouse Films | Event Design: Yellow Umbrella Events | Florals: WOW Factor Floral Design | Catering: Royal Fig Catering | DJ: TX Pro DJ | Venue: Ma Maison Wedding + Event Venue | Venue: Ma Maison Wedding + Event Venue | Cake and Desserts: Simon Lee Bakery | Chalkboard & Mirror Art: By His Grace | Lighting (Indoor & Out): Intelligent Lighting Design | Rentals: Premiere Events

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Romantic Hill Country Wedding at Camp Lucy

This is the kind of wedding that pulls my heart strings every which way. Because it’s not only filled with that kind of love that just pours off the screen, but it’s also filled to brim with pretty little details that make me swoon. It’s the best of both worlds, and thanks to Marilyn Duvall Photography, we get to see every precious moment of this stunning Camp Lucy wedding right here. 


From Marilyn Duvall PhotographyJennifer and Austin’s big day proved that love always withstands time. This wedding was extra special because these two are high school sweet hearts and so many years of love surrounded this momentous occasion. Every detail was thoughtfully planned from the custom calligraphy signs to the most adorable miniature donkeys. The couple’s romantic and classic style definitely radiated as they were surrounded by loved ones in the breathtaking Hill Country views.

Photography: Marilyn Duvall Photography | Wedding Planner : Camp Lucy | Floral Design: Whim Florals | Wedding Dress: Winnie Couture | Cake: Bride's Table | Bridesmaids' Dresses: BHLDN | Catering: Whim Catering | Hair & Makeup : Adore Makeup Salon | Calligraphy: Whitney Kaufold | Wedding Venue: Camp Lucy | Rentals: Whim Hospitality

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Garden-Inspired Summer Brunch Wedding at Camp Lucy

I love a bold Bride. A Bride who throws white out the door and rocks an unbelievably stunning navy Tara LaTour wedding dress, like this beauty. She’s kind of my new hero, and her Camp Lucy fete? It’s equal parts garden-lovely and sophisticated elegance and it now sits atop my faves list. With Mint Photography behind these gorgeous snaps, I’ve got a feeling you’ll fall in love with it too.

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From Mint PhotographyMegan and Drew’s brunch wedding was one of the most beautiful, easy going, wedding’s we’ve had the honor of capturing. Her wedding style was brunch/garden wedding themed, and her bold statement with a navy blue dress was flawless! We love unique brides with an effortless sense of style and Megan was definitely that bride! This wedding was full of morning sunshine, sweet people, elegant decor, and yummy brunch foods!

Photography: Mint Photography | Floral Design: Whim Florals | Wedding Dress: Tara LaTour | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Ceremony Venue: Camp Lucy | Bridal Boutique: Unbridaled | Bride's Hair And Makeup: maris malone calderón | makeup artist | Bridesmaids' Dress: BHLDN | Bridesmaids' Dress: Ralph Lauren | Bridesmaids' Dress: Jenny Yoo | Bridesmaids' Dress - Jenny Yoo From : Nordstrom | Bridesmaids' Dress - Jessica Howard From: Dillard's | Bridesmaids' Dress With Flower Belt: David's Bridal | Film Development/Scans: Richard Photo Lab | Programs: Tupelo Honey | Rentals: Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals | Rentals: Whim Hospitality

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Elegant Eco-Friendly Texas Wedding

This Bride knows a thing or two about sustainability and her wedding was no better place to put those practices to work. Loft Photography captured every thought out detail at their gorgeous venue, Ma Maison, and this gallery is not only beautiful, but pretty darn inspiring as well. If this Bride can be this conscientious at her own wedding, I’m motivated to step it up a bit in my own daily life.

From Loft PhotographyAnn and Cody had one of the most unique and beautiful weddings that we’ve had the privilege of being a part of it. The couple’s focus on economic sustainability was both intriguing and well done, their love for each other was contagious and inspiring, and their wedding day was as pretty as they come!

From The Bride… As a recent graduate of a Masters program in Sustainability with a personal focus on lifestyle choices, I knew my own wedding was a perfect platform to try and flex my sustainable event planning muscles. As I care deeply for the environment and human well-being within it, I was out to prove that I could have a sustainable wedding without sacrificing the elegance I’d always hoped for. For a year, I worked diligently with my planner and the vendors to identify the parts of the wedding that we could make the most sustainable. This means as little environmental impact as possible, and thinking about lessening the number of “links in the supply chain” that items had to travel to get to our wedding, in addition to the livelihoods and well-being of those providing services to us. That’s a lot to think about, but I believe in the coming years, it will become an easier process as brides demand sustainable elements for their events. The venue we selected is built of reclaimed materials. We used as many local vendors in Austin as we could for food, florals, music, photography and much more. All the florals were of organic origin. Family heirloom candelabras and antique rugs were used for ceremony decor. The potted trees present at the reception were Lacebark Elms and are native to the Austin region. Three were donated to the Girl Scouts to plant, and one was donated to Ma Maison to be planted at the venue. Most of the food was seasonal, USDA-certified organic and locally sourced. By serving seasonal and local veggies as the largest part of the wedding dinner, we prevented shipments having to come from distant regions that subsequently produce huge amounts of carbon. Any leftovers were composted by the caterer at our request. We’d like to highlight that one of the meats served was local Wild Boar. This animal is growing in destructive numbers across the south and is fairly dangerous to people. It has a wonderful rustic flavor, and made quite a tasty ravioli filling at our wedding. There were few, if any disposables at the wedding besides cocktail napkins, and for our grand exit we opted for organic rose petals to be tossed instead of sparklers. Sparklers are made of mined metals that can come from environmentally stressed regions and have dangerous conditions for workers.

Photography: Loft Photography LLC | Cinematography: PhotoVision Prints | Event Planning: Clearly Classy Events | Floral Design: Eco Chic Floral | Wedding Dress: Bridal Beginnings | Cake: Simon Lee Bakery | Stationery: The Inviting Pear | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Lela Rose | Catering: Crave Catering | Hair And Makeup: Beauty Secrets Salon | Lighting: Altared Wedding Productions | Band: Will Taylor & Strings Attached | Groom's Attire: Ted Baker | Groomsmen's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Wedding Venue: Ma Maison Wedding + Event Venue | Bride's Accessories: BHLDN | Bride's Earrings: Shine Bridal | Groom's Cufflinks: The Lysine Contingency | Rentals: Whim Hospitality | Veil: Brenda's Bridal Veils

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Elegant Indoor Dripping Springs Wedding

With the prettiest bouquets, a gorgeous Bride (in an equally gorgeous lace back gown!) and handsome Groom, and one of the cutest little churches we ever did see, there’s no way this wedding wouldn’t be a stunner. Loft Photography captured all the pretty (and fun!) for us right here, so take a peek and get lost in this dreamy affair.

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From Loft PhotographyJillian and David created a relaxed Texas wedding with understated elegance & romantic details. An intentional couple, a beautiful venue offering the perfect backdrop for friends & family to gather, a soft and dreamy color palette, Jillian’s stunning Enzoani gown, and the prettiest flowers are just a few of the things that we adore about this wedding. This pair cares for people and warmly welcomed all of their guests to a lovely hill country evening of dinner, drinks & dancing.

Photography: Loft Photography LLC | Event Planning: Uptown Events & Travel | Florist: Petal Pushers | Wedding Dress: Enzoani | Cake: HEB Blooms | Stationery: Bering's | Shoes: Designer Shoe Warehouse | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Catering: Pink Avocado | DJ: Greenbelt DJ | Grooms Attire: Canali | Groomsmen's Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Wedding Venue: Heritage House | Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music: Divisi Strings | Earrings: Penny Preville | Getaway Vehicle: Austin Classic Limo | Grooms Shoes: To Boot NY | Hair & Make-up: Pearl Austin | Hair + Makeup | Ice Cream Bar: Amy's Ice Cream | Rentals: Heritage House | Table Settings: Hill Country Event Rentals

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Elegant Winter Wedding in Hill Country

Texas Hill Country weddings are some of the prettiest you will ever see; that’s a fact.  But take a gorgeous peach and mint hued beauty and set it against the stunning Ma Maison and it’s an entirely new level of awesome.  Think lush blooms from Bella By Sara, stunning mismatched maids and an entire gallery of lovely captured by Mint Photography.  Join me there for more 

From Mint PhotographyBrooke and Daniel’s winter wedding took place at one of the most beautiful venues in the Texas Hill Country, Ma Maison. It seamlessly blends elegance with nature and we couldn’t adore it more.

Brooke and Daniel’s wedding style was chic with soft tones, and with the beautiful light we had on this winter day, it couldn’t have photographed more beautifully! Their wedding also took place on 12-13-14 which is pretty cool if we do say so ourselves!

Photography: Mint Photography | Coordination: Oh Henry Events | Floral Design: Bella By Sara | Reception Venue: Ma Maison Wedding + Event Venue

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