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From the Bride… Wes and I are both from California but have been in Texas for three years, so we knew we wanted to have our family and friends come out to our new neck of the woods for our wedding. Before we got engaged, I had come across Three Points Ranch through the internet, and instantly fell in love for our “someday” wedding. Wes and I both love vintage airstreams and the Texas Hill Country, so it was perfect. The minute we walked the venue and met Sally, we knew this was where we wanted to celebrate our big day. She mentioned the 11 Oaks on the ranch, and the site of those beautiful oak trees, we knew that’s where we wanted to say our vows.

Then came the planning part! Because I am a very hands-on, DIY kind of girl (and a bit of a control freak) I knew I wanted to do as much of the wedding stuff on my own and incorporate as much of Wes and I into this day as I could. Plus our budget was limited, so keeping it simple was key. Wes is an avid home brewer, so he immediately volunteered to brew 20 gallons of home brewed beer for the reception. To incorporate his hobby, my sister handmade all the boutonnieres using bottle caps and burlap. Wes is also well known for his homemade jam, so naturally we had to make his famous peach habanero jam as our favors. I’m nuts about vintage mason jars, so I gathered my collection to use as centerpieces and kept it simple with candles and baby’s breath.

I also hand stamped our escort cards, added chalkboard labels and craft paper tags to all the mason jars for drinking, hand stamped the table name cards, made the flower girl bucket and my father made the wooden box for the ring bearer. My bridal bouquet was made the night before the wedding using flowers I picked up from Whole Foods. And since we both aren’t cake fans, it was only right to have mini pies (not handmade by me, but Tiny Pies). If anyone says a DIY wedding is hard, this is true! But I found it to be incredibly rewarding and personal.

Our day turned out to be so much more than we expected. One of my best friends married us, and her words were just amazing. Wes and I wrote our own vows, but to save us from having to speak and cry at the same time, she had us write them as “letters” to each other and read them. Our ceremony was equal amounts of love and laughter, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

The reception was relaxing (we actually got to eat!) and we had so many of our friends and family stand up and give speeches, I didn’t know there could be so much love for the two of us. Not to mention all the laughter! The rest of the night was spent dancing, relaxing by the fire pit, cooking smore’s and enjoying homemade beer. I couldn’t have asked for better photographers, Caryn and Bryan not only captured so many parts of the night, but their pictures are so stunning. Looking at them made us want to celebrate the day and night all over again!

Photography: The Bird And The Bear | Caterer: Pok-e-jos | DJ: Tunes Across Texas | Baker: Tiny Pies | Location: Three Points Ranch

One thing is certain: the state of Texas knows a thing or two about gorgeous bridal shoots. So give us a day of breathtaking bridal inspiration from a fab team of vendors (think Lindsay Hawes, Angelica Marie and Lynnette Davis of (Parentheses) Photography) and you’ll see a team of very happy ladies. Add in a breathtaking day under the Central Texas sunshine and, well… even better. See it all right here.

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From Lynnette Davis… I needed to break out and do something FOR ME for a change. I got a fantastic creative team together and made a shoot that was perfect in my head, come to life. And surprisingly enough, we started our little venture in a thrift store with this vintage Jack Bryan gown that we found for just $15! SCORE!

Back when I was planning my Big Day, I knew a few things for certain. I wanted winter, and a hotel ballroom, and candles high and low to really set the scene. Basically, my vision was this Austin wedding in a nutshell all brought to life by the amazing Verbana Floral and 36th Street Events. It’s everything a classic bride could dream of, and Cory Ryan captured to a T. Happy swooning!

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From Cory Ryan Photography… Taylor & Matt’s classic Driskill Hotel wedding was a perfectly elegant winter affair, complimenting the natural beauty of this historic Texas hotel with touches of chocolate brown and gold. The ceremony was held in the stunning Driskill Ballroom, complete with romantic candles across the fireplace mantle and white rose petals lining the aisle. The groomsmen were particularly hilarious with their awesome poses and Wu Tang socks.

We were able to take advantage of the prime downtown location with some colorful urban mural photos, and also find some time for portraits with the truly Texan cow-skin couches and Taylor’s white fur throw. Mercury glass antlers were added to table centerpieces for a fun touch to the array of white flower centerpieces by Verbana Floral (Taylor, Matt and their guests are a TON of fun, as you will see from their dance party photos!).

The wedding band Sauce featured multiple vocalist and a full horn section, and got everyone out on the dance floor for an amazing dance party. And on a sentimental note, we even found time to re-create the bride’s parents’ wedding party photo, which brought a few tears. :) At the end of their reception, Taylor and Matt exited amid a flurry of white rose petals to a horse drawn carriage ride around downtown Austin.

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I love couples who aren’t afraid to make a wedding day their own. And this Texas duo? Well, they did just that with an environmentally friendly affair personalized down to the very last detail. We’re talking an amazing vegan menu, invites on recycled paper and a handcrafted wedding gown made of organic, eco-conscious fabrics. Of course, the day wouldn’t be possible without amazing vendors like Brock + Co. and Polkadots by their side, and you can watch it all unfold in the gallery from SMS Photography and Diana M. Lott Photography right here.

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From the Bride… As soon as Lucas and I started planning our wedding we knew exactly what we wanted it to be. Bringing it to life was a completely different story and we couldn’t have done it without my parents and Henry at Brock & Company Events. We all worked together to bring our vision to life!

We immediately decided that we wanted it to be in Austin. We’re both from Dallas and we love going down to Austin for a quick getaway. We really felt like having it down there would make it feel more special and it would give our guests a chance to get out of town for the weekend and have some fun. Lucas and I really wanted it to be a small intimate gathering of our closest family and friends. We knew that we wanted it to be a little rustic, a little romantic, and feel like a magical experience. We decided quickly that we wanted the ceremony to be outdoors and the reception indoors, with areas set up outside for guests to feel like they could go in and out to play one of the games outside or have their silhouette made by the silhouette artist. Finding the right venue on a good date was really difficult, but as soon as we found Mercury Hall we knew it was perfect. The ceremony took place outside under the tall and gorgeous oak trees on the property. The whole wedding had that warm and magical end-of-summer feeling.

Being a strict vegan, it was imperative to me that everything be done as environmentally friendly as possible. The majority of the food was vegan (gourmet vegan and amazingly delicious), including the wedding cake. One of the hors d’oeuvres and a few of the desserts were vegetarian. Save the Dates, invitations, and most of the other paper items were printed on recycled paper.

I couldn’t picture myself in a super-traditional wedding gown, especially not one made from regular silk, due to the mistreatment of the silkworms. I was so fortunate to find the unbelievably talented Lindee Daniel in Los Angeles. She uses environmentally conscious and organic fabrics. My one-of-a-kind, handmade dress was a collaborative effort between Lindee, my Mom, and me. Lindee was even able to incorporate pieces of lace from my Mom’s wedding dress, which was so special. We worked together on the design, which was quite a (fun!) process, and then Lindee brought it to life! She also made the bridesmaids’ dresses, which turned out so gorgeous! My sister’s dress had silver thread made from metal stitched throughout the bodice, since she was my maid of honor. I feel like their dresses really lent a lot to the look and feel of the wedding that Lucas and I were going for. The guys wore gray suits, with Lucas’s being a light gray and the groomsmen’s being a medium gray. My sister had the silver stitching in her dress and a gray sash around her waist, while my other bridesmaids had golden yellow sashes.

One of the most important aspects of our wedding was our dog, Nesta. Lucas and I are both completely obsessed with him and we knew he had to be in the wedding. We wanted him to be the ring bearer, but we weren’t quite sure if that would work. Thanks to my brother, we were able to make it happen! Nick walked down the aisle with one of my bridesmaids and then doubled back to bring Nesta down. Some of my favorite photos are the ones of Nesta. He stole the show – barking at the end of the ceremony when we were announced husband and wife!

As far as “colors” go, we didn’t want to feel like we were bound to specific colors, but we did have a palette from which we worked. There were many shades of green with hints of golden yellow and orange, especially in the flowers and plants. We wanted a lot of succulents throughout the ceremony and reception, accented with bright colors. And we loved the moss on the tables. Wendee, from Unexpected Elements, perfectly captured the exact look that we wanted with the flowers and plants. We wanted to be able to bring home as much as possible after the wedding and thanks to Wendee we were able to bring home the amazing arbor she created and the beautiful wreaths she made for the doors. She also created the very special hanging lanterns with the candles in the jars and we were able to keep those as well.

Since we wanted the wedding to have a very natural and original look to it, we turned to artisans on Etsy for a lot of the details. It all started with the engagement ring that Lucas got. We were so fortunate to find the amazing Kristin Coffin on Etsy. She creates environmentally conscious rings, by using recycled gold and conflict-free diamonds. My engagement ring and wedding band are also crafted from a real twig, as many of her designs are. When it was time to pick out our wedding bands I already knew that I wanted to get mine from Kristin Coffin. Lucas knew he wanted a simple yellow gold band, so I found Celia Boaz at The Sly Fox, another very talented artisan, on Etsy. I also really wanted to have another wedding band to match Lucas’s, so I got a small, thin band from Celia as well (both made from recycled gold, as well). Some of the other items we got on Etsy were: Nesta’s adorable bow tie, the special hanger my dress was on, our guestbook and pen, my garter belts, our date banner (which we used for our Save the Date photos and it was hung from the dessert table at our reception), and the very special heart-shaped patches that I got for my Dad and husband.

Lucas and I had the best time at our wedding and we repeatedly say that we wish we could do it all again because it was so much fun! We couldn’t have done it without all of the amazing vendors and artists that helped bring it all together. Fortunately, we have beautiful wedding photos from our amazing photographers, Stacy Sodolak and Diana Lott, to keep that day alive for us.

From the coordinator/designer: From the first moment we spoke with Jessica and Lucas over the phone, we could tell that they were envisioning something completely different for their wedding … natural elements, loads of fun details, the use of eco-friendly products + sustainable materials, plus a super fun party. Sign us up!

Our eco-friendly theme started with Jessica’s wedding gown, which was made by LA dress designer, Lindee Daniel. The gown was layered in all-natural, wild organic vegetarian silks and cottons free of chemical and synthetic dyes.

For the ceremony, Unexpected Elements created an amazing wood altar, covered in greenery and moss, which Jessica and Lucas now have set up in their backyard. Nesta, the sweet family pup, wore an orange bow tie and served as the ring bearer. So adorable!

Everywhere you looked, there were elements that represented Jessica and Lucas – light gray and yellow linens in the couple’s favorite patterns, ceremony songs from the couple’s favorite artist, Jorge Ben (played by Hill Country Strings) + an all vegan menu with Jessica and Lucas’ favorite foods.

Primizie Catering did an amazing job in creating a menu full of healthy eats – roasted root vegetables inspired by the couples’ favorite Austin vegan café, butternut squash shooters, artichoke and asparagus risotto, truffle baked mac and cheese and vegetable pot pies. How can we forget the prickly pear margaritas and pomegranate mojitos served during cocktail hour? Delish!

Throughout the reception, the organic and natural theme continued with moss runners made of succulents, driftwood and river rock accents. The various containers on the dining tables – mason jars, vintage brown bottles and mercury glass — created the most intimate glow during dinner. Anibella Ink + Paper created a wooden tri-fold dessert sign with a passage from Jessica and Lucas’ favorite television show, Numbers. Every single stationery piece, including our dinner menus and invitations were printed on recycled paper.

Throughout the reception guests were treated with special dessert items — ice cream from Sweet Ritual, cannoli, brownies, macaroons and other assorted vegan treats from Polkadots Cupcake Bakery.

The night ended with the most enchanting sparkler send off as Jessica and Lucas rode away in a vintage ’63 Bentley. As a parting gift, guests took home bottles of local, organic olive oil. Not only was Jessica and Lucas’ wedding was an exact reflection of their style and personality, but it also highlighted their most important values.

Hello, Pretty Brides! It’s Devon from Devon Rachel and my wedding is less than TWO weeks away! It’s getting crazy busy and excited for my big day, so I’m trying to remember to breathe and take everything in. Speaking of which, I did a lot of that at my bridal shower. I was blown away by the adorable set up and was so overwhelmed with love and joy. Take a peek for yourself!

This is the biggest day of my life! It’s such an emotional experience and I truly feel all the love around me. It has been a long journey of planning and it’s going to be crazy to see it all come together. I’m crying even writing this now! Gosh, let’s hope the waterproof makeup is glued to my face. And let’s hope I manage to hold back the ugly cry down the aisle!

My mother’s friend Suzanne hosted the lovely affair along with our family friends. It was so me. That’s the only way I know how to describe it! A little bit of gold and stripes combined with whimsical flowers. Anthropologie meets Chanel. Check out these adorable water bottles designed by Katie of K.T. Studio. She really went the extra mile on these. I loved the branding!

I hope you enjoy all the photos and stay tuned to see more of my big day + the festivities. I’m ready to eat, drink, and be married!

Photography: Splendor Photography | Photography: Devon Rachel | Flowers: Nathaniel Shell | Water Bottles: K T Studio

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Urban English Garden-Inspired Wedding

After falling in love at the tender age of 17, these two sweeties began a journey that took them all the way from first date to “I do.” And when the Big Day rolled around, they opted for an affair drenched in romantic, garden elegance straight out of a storybooks. The ever-fabulous Sarah Kate documented everything behind the camera, and you can pin to your heart’s content in the gallery right here.

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From the Bride… Andrew and I met when we were 17. He surprised me with my favorite candy in the glove compartment of his car on our first date, and I knew I had met someone special. On our wedding day I gave him a bag of the same candy and the Jason Mraz CD he played in his car that night as a reminder of our past and simple beginnings as we took this next step forward into the world together.

When I envisioned our wedding I knew I wanted the feeling of traditional, classic elegance while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere that felt like “us.” Hickory Street Annex provided the perfect urban setting for this vision to come to life. The Vera Wang dress I chose, with intricate layering of the peplum horsehair overskirt, gave the impression of a classic ball gown from certain angles, when in reality a sleek organza mermaid base was the true foundation of the dress. It was romantic and traditional, but with the attitude and drama to make it different (and awesome).

We chose the outdoor lawn for our ceremony hoping for good weather, and after weeks of rain in Dallas we woke up to sunny skies and 68 degrees on our wedding day. I couldn’t believe our luck! The talented team at Bella Flora transformed the blank slate of grass into a romantic, woodsy space for our ceremony. My favorite elements were the shepherd’s hooks with succulents marking the aisle and the branching trees with blossoms that created our altar.

We kept the girls’ and my bouquets loose and free formed, and the groomsmen wore their suit vests without a jacket. They walked down the aisle to “In My Life” by the Beatles, set to strings by the talented Dallas String Quartet. After my sweet 3-year-old niece made her way down the aisle, my dad and I began our walk to DSQ’s fantastic arrangement of “Over the Rainbow” – I will never forget that feeling of overwhelming excitement and gratitude for the man at the end of the aisle and the people surrounding us!

After hugs, tears, photos with the family, and a few moments of peace (and cocktails!) with Andrew, we joined our guests in the warehouse loft upstairs for dinner, dancing, and the best party! The florals were stunning with our soft color palette of ivory and blush with accents of antique gold. Our cake table displayed seven small cakes all set on homemade wooden stands of varying heights for a vintage, laid-back vibe.

Dancing started early and never took a break with Signed Sealed Delivered providing the entertainment (and the cowbell) for the rest of the night. It was easily the best night of my life, and thank goodness I changed into flip-flops for the reception! One of my favorite moments was when Andrew’s parents surprised us with cowboy hats for the family, including one with a veil for the bride! I still laugh when I see the pictures!

Big thanks to our family and friends for their support, and thank you to Sarah Kate for these stunning images we will cherish forever!

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If you ask me, Cinco de Mayo is one of those holidays where calories don’t count. Think of it as a one-day excuse to indulge in as much chips, guac and margaritas as you like, all while swooning festive inspiration like this. Charla Storey Photography, The Southern Table and Sugar Bee Sweets are just a few of the vendors who made it happen and you can treat yourself looksy loo in the gallery right here.

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Charla Storey Photography… Inspired by both my Basque and Mexican roots, I wanted to create a look that enveloped both cultures. I decided upon a color story that was both vibrant and rich in texture. Deep eggplant, fiery orange, and soft peaches combine with greens to create a vivid palette that is both earthy and elegant. I mixed in gold and cement elements to add glam and relaxed feelings. Both European and Latin cultures enjoy the moment, what it means to be engaged in food, friends, and the environment. The goal here was to design a look that incorporated an al fresco dining experience with a soft, romantic, and striking bride.

Florals + Linens: Florals included a mix of colors and textures. Vibrant poppies, garden roses, and beautiful ranunculus contrast with textural elements of thistle, king protea, succulents, and air plants to create an eclectic mix. Table linens also added texture, combining soft, white cotton, with natural linen and deep orange wool.

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Southern Mansion Wedding

You know how they say things are always bigger and better in Texas? Well, for this Austin soiree, that holds oh-so-true. From the pink and peach blooms by Pollen Floral Art to two adorable pups who a cameo or two , it’s a day of love and laughter that’s best seen through the lens of SMS Photography. and you can have a peek in the gallery plus The McKellars | Wedding Cinema film on below!

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From the Bride… Our wedding was magical The happiest day of our lives took place on October 20th, 2013. That day was more special than we could have ever imagined! Wedding planning began shortly after our Christmas 2012 engagement. Our wedding took place at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas. When we initially visited Barr Mansion, we knew it had the perfect fit and feel for us. Not only was the venue historic with exceptional gardens, it is the country’s first USDA certified organic venue. Being at Barr Mansion feels so unique- like you have been transformed to a secret, lush garden that you sort of stumble upon on Sprinkle Road. It was so exciting to share this experience at Barr Mansion with our closest family and friends.

We planned our own wedding and truly enjoyed the whole experience. Wanting to keep our wedding as personal and meaningful as possible, we gave close attention to the little details. Our wedding truly reflects our style and personalities. The ceremony was held under a huge pecan tree next to the Mansion. We wrote our own vows!! The perfect sunset glow welcomed guests as they arrived. A seven foot framed chalkboard severed as our program with all of the wedding party and family information hand painted. The wedding party was intimate with a house party, matron of honor, best man, flower girl and to include two of our dogs as the best dog and ring bearer. They both had a matching floral wreath collar. And oh my gosh the dress! Sparkling champagne sweet heart top corset dress! The color of the dress was so perfect with the grey tones worn by the groom.

Ceremony music performed by string quartet included Blackbird by the Beatles, Heavenly Day by Patti Griffin, and Hallelujah by Lenord Cohen played when we walked down the aisle as a married couple. The aisles were marked with floral filled blue mason jars hanging by twisted twine on shepherds hooks. The vintage, antique feel of the mansion was carried out in some of the decor. Lace runners and blue mason jars were placed on the welcome table as well as the cake table. The cake was a scrumptious buttercream lemon curd adorned with beautiful floral. The toppers represented our home states of North Carolina for the bride and Texas for the groom.

Nearby, photos of framed loved ones sat on a table lit with mercury glass votives. The centerpieces on the tables were stunning. They had a combination of the different elements including agate and floral all encased in a stone-bottom terrarium. The terrariums were lit by the surrounding mercury glass votives. The dinner served was completely organic and sustainably sourced- some of the vegetables and herbs were from gardens on the property. Even the beer, groom’s favorite, was locally sourced – Live Oak’s Hefiweizen!

Many hilarious memories were made in the photobooth where guests could leave video messages and pose with props! After dancing the night away with a fantastic DJ, the evening ended with a wish lantern send off. What better way to end the happiest day of your life than by making a wish and sending it to the night sky? A long kiss and a vintage limo swept us away from the perfect wedding.

I could relive this day everyday- it was that perfect. It is incredibly uplifting to be surrounded by so much love and happiness in one day. We are eternally grateful for the love from family and friends and will cherish every minute we shared together on our wedding day.

When this Southwestern gem from Christina Carroll Photography landed its pretty self in my lap, I couldn’t help but bump up rustic ranch weddings a few notches on the ol’ faves list. It may have been the three cute-as-a-button flower girls, the dusty pink & purple color palette or the flawless cake from Polkadots that did it. Either way, this gallery is just too pretty to resist.

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From Christina Carroll Photography… Loren and Edward had the most gorgeous wedding in September at Wild Onion Ranch outside of Austin, TX. It was a stunning day at one of my favorite venues in Austin. I loved all the details that were everywhere you looked. Loren and Edward did a first glance so we got a lot of great photos before the ceremony. The ceremony took place under a gazebo that was dripping with greenery and flowers. The sunlight was streaming through during the vows. After the ceremony we went out and took some pictures under an oak tree with some longhorns. It’s not everyday you have longhorns at your wedding! The Dry Water Band did an excellent job of making the reception very fun and the guests danced the night away!

If we had to pick a color that was the driving force behind most SMP weddings, it would most assuredly be the perfectly soft, impeccably chic pale pink. a.k.a. blush. Have a look at this inspiration filled to the brim with that pale pink hue. Captured by Ben Q. Photography with florals by Bows + Arrows and a cake by Layered Bake Shop so worthy of a gush fest, this is inspiration that most certainly requires a visit to the gallery for more.

We recently collaborated with a few of our Dallas favorites on a Blush Inspired Wedding Shoot. We love the pastel palette and wanted to incorporate flowers in unexpected ways. We love the velvet ribbon around the bouquet and frou frou ribbon for the boutineers. Pretty blooms decorate the top of the textured cake and our bride wore a garden style headpiece.

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Traditional Elegance at The Petroleum Club

It’s hard to argue the sheer awesomeness of a traditional wedding. They rock, and we all know it. But add in some elegant Shanghai inspired elements and a sophisticated black and red color palette (complete with roses) and it gives an entirely new meaning to the term classic. It’s crazy beautiful fashion meets a whole lot of Petroleum Club pretty. See it all captured by Kimberly Chau right here.

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From Kimberly Chau… I had a wonderful time photographing Judy and Binh’s wedding! It’s definitely one of my favorite weddings to capture. Judy and Binh have know each other for 13 years. They met for the first time at Judy’s coffee bar here in Houston. As Binh shared, “Her coffee kept me coming back for more.”

Judy and Binh visited Shanghai many years back together, “It was such beatiful city where the West meets the East. The 40′s era always connected well with with us.” They used the inspiration for their wedding and included the classic elegance and ambience from PETROLEUM CLUB for their reception. And of course, the view overlooking Houston from PETROLEUM CLUB was simply amazing.

It was such a lovely celebration between Judy and Binh’s closest friends and family. It was a small cozy wedding where the guests just interact, mingle and dance the night away. I loved the surprise dragon dance since Judy and Binh were both born in the year of the dragon!

Elegant Winter Wedding

As much as I have been (im)patiently waiting on the warm summer sunshine, there’s really nothing quite like a romantic winter affair. And one that is rich in gorgeous details, beautiful blooms from Tamara Menges Designs and soft candlelight… well, even better. Because this is the kind of day that sends your temps skyrocketing, no matter the season. See it all captured by Kimberly Chau right here.

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From Kimberly Chau… Kathleen and Thomas met through a mutual friend in college. Thomas proposed to Kathleen the day before Thanksgiving in front of the Sam Houston statue at Hermann Park.

Kathleen chose to have a gorgeous winter wedding at Agave Estates. It was unique and beautiful and tucked away in Old Katy. The venue had a warm, organic feeling. And I loved how Kathleen personalized it with her own color palette including cream, black, and with hints of metallics.

I absolutely enjoyed photographing this wedding, especially the First Look. Thank you Kathleen and Thomas for choosing me to capture these moments for you!

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This is why I wish I lived in Texas. Besides the warm weather and crazy good food, it’s the rustic meets romantic weddings you lovelies in The Lone Star State know how to do oh-so-well. Weddings just like this one that seamlessly combine elegant details (hello stunning florals from Tricia Barksdale Designs) with fabulous rustic glam details. See it all captured by Feather & Twine Photography right here.

And don’t miss this sweet film from The Wedding Theater…

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From the Bride… The beginning stages of wedding planning can feel daunting, or even completely overwhelming. The best thing I think a bride can do is make the big decisions early in the planning process and then focus on the details as the big day gets closer. I love research and had spent months pouring over blog after blog looking for a photographer and videographer who could capture my dreams of natural light and vibrant footage. My dream came true in the form of Feather & Twine Photography and The Wedding Theater. They understood our vision and went above and beyond to give us the most amazing pictures and video.

All other decisions seemed to fall perfectly into place. My mother did an amazing job with our centerpieces; she truly took my vision and ran with it. I wanted a clean look with all white flowers: i.e. hydrangeas, roses, ranunculus, and stock for the tables, arrangements and bouquets. My bridesmaids wore an assortment of J.Crew Dusty Shale dresses and the groomsmen wore gray pants and vests from Express and their own white shirts and brown shoes. My husband built a stage out of pallets and we used large whiskey barrels to place the ceremony flower arrangements on. Fabric was draped from the rafters; we wanted to use the ceiling height as much as possible and the rafters gave us that chance. The ceremony was such a lovely representation of Christ’s love for the church, which was our ultimate goal of the day.

Our guests were the number one focus for our reception. We wanted a huge party, great food and fun music. We made that happen with Glenn Roush Entertainment and a huge box of costumes. I’d seen glow necklaces at previous weddings and wanted to take it a step further with full out costumes. We had everything from crowns, masks and feather boas to cabana hats, mohawks and clown bow-ties. It took the dance party to another level! For the dinner, I asked a dear friend to paint the entire menu on a large white pallet and it was displayed near the buffet. The night ended with a surprise exit using glow sticks. Our sparklers went missing and thank goodness I have creative sisters who thought of an alternative exit plan. We ended up loving the glow sticks and the amazing pictures of our exit solidified that it was the best way to leave our big night. The entire weekend was such a dream. I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who made it possible and for the amazing man I now get to call, “my husband.”

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Simple + Sweet Park Wedding

This wedding had me at “food truck.” Well, that, and the list of gorgeous DIY details, the crafty + talented friends and family and the perfect planning skills of Kindred Event Studio. Because if anything screams “awesome wedding,” it’s an evening of laid-back elegance under a string of lights with yummy burger in hand. See it all captured by Kathryn Krueger right here.

And a sweet film from Ellen Oliver? Yes, please.

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From Kindred Event Studio… Jenny Dougherty and Ryan Jamison were married on a bright spring day this past April. Ryan is an attorney and Jenny is a art teacher and a part-time wedding photographer. Having shot many weddings she knew just what she wanted, and didn’t want for her wedding day. Both Jenny and Ryan wanted their day to be simple and stress-free. They weren’t the least bit concerned with the day being perfect. They wanted this day to be authentic, meaningful and fun. They achieved those things in spades.

Jenny and Ryan are beloved. Just look at the size of their wedding party! They are rich in friendship. Jenny gave her bridesmaids free reign in choosing their wedding day attire. With a basic palette of greens and blues and yellows – the ladies had plenty of latitude. The men looked dapper in mostly matching suits with pocket squares that Jenny sewed from Calico squares. The ladies carried simple sunflower bouquets that they all hand-tied themselves.

Jenny and Ryan both wore boots, Jenny’s were blue suede ankle booties. Jenny had a friend do her hair and she did her own make-up. The girls all went for a run together the morning of the wedding. They ran on trails in Cameron Park, just across the river from where the wedding would be later that day.

Ryan and the boys spend some time at the park the day before stringing the lights up themselves. This was undoubtedly a community event. A friend was the videographer. Groomsmen were the musicians. Another friend brought his home brew on tap. It was a pot-luck of a wedding, everything that Jenny and Ryan had hoped it would be.

The ceremony was at sunset and as the couple said their vows, flocks of white birds swooped down over the river before them. The couples trusty pups were on hand throughout the day, never missing a moment of the action.

The bride kept those who could not be with them on this day close at hand by weaving lockets throughout her bouquet. They said there vows as the sun sank down and just like that they were man and wife. The Jamisons. At long last.

And then it was time to party. The decor was simple. Long tables with bottles (some muddied in all assorted colors of paint, borrowed from her art classroom), candles and flowers. Simple, humble even. The bride wood burnt the signage herself. Quotes about parties, and friendship and love. Instructions on drinks and labeling your glass. Beautiful and practical – much like the couple themselves. Every detail, though few, spoke of their values, their passions.

They chose wine from a local vineyard. They used glass whenever possible so there would be minimal trash. Rather than a fancy banquet, they brought in their favorite food truck. Eight dollars a plate, can’t beat that. And those burgers were good. Really good. Frank’s Hot Sauce for the fries, Topo Chico bottles for miles, a canoe full of brews and two different kinds of chocolate pies. Pie and more pie. Only to be matched by the dancing and more dancing. Full bellies, warm hearts. Friendship and family. Many said it was the best wedding they had every attended.

Simple. Authentic. Beautiful. Spiritual. Really, really fun. Well played, Jamisons. Well played.

The first time I saw a Monet exhibit, I was completely blown away. I’m not an artist (by any means), but it literally felt as if those vibrant colors were jumping straight from the canvas and wrapping around my entire being. So a Monet-inpired photo shoot weaving those exact hues with all things wedding? Soooo beautiful and sooo amazing. Click here for this wonderful collaboration captured by Mint Photography.

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Elegant Garden Wedding in Austin

From Mint Photography… We were inspired by the enduring elegance of Monet’s paintings. Embracing the quiet beauty of the French countryside and a “Water Lilies” based color palette, we created this timeless and effortless look.

We’ve really seen a resurgence in the wedding world of a more formal affair. It’s classic turned up a notch or two and this garden wedding couldn’t be a more perfect example. With imagery by Loft Photography, this gem is an elegant palette of neutrals mixed with a classic formal dinner all designed by 36th Street Events and greenery galore by Verbena Floral Design. Find more right here along with the film of the day by Perry Video below.

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From the Bride… I wanted the feel to be a bit bohemian rustic with a hint of formality. I brought that in by adding hints of black; in the invitations, table names, programs and in the black and white stripe linens. His family is from California so we welcomed them to Texas by serving comfort food; fried chicken and Tex-Mex to name a few.

I grew up in Houston, he in California. We met while living in NYC and now live in San Francisco, so all of the tables were named after meaningful places to us. Above the decor though, we just wanted everyone to have the best night ever. Our friends and family are still talking about what an epic party it was! I wish we could do it all again!

From the Photographers… Natalie and Andrew’s wedding day was lush, elegant, and absolutely romantic! Their ceremony & reception took place at Laguna Gloria, an art museum nestled in the trees along the banks of Town Lake. The ceremony overlooked the sparkling water, while the tented reception took place on the front lawn of the museum. Every last detail of Natalie & Andrew’s day was intentional and meaningful. Natalie even designed the gorgeous floor length gowns that her maids wore!

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Beautiful Fall Pastel Colored Wedding

If tomorrow I went blind, I could do so happily knowing that I’d already seen this wedding from Mint Photography. It’s everything pretty is and everything pretty will ever be. It’s romance embodied and the flowers have done me in. To be frank, it’s the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever, ever seen.

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Bridal Session at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

From Mint Photography… Kelly & Brey’s wedding was at one of our favorite Austin wedding venues! Nature’s Point provides the perfect setting for a gorgeous wedding surrounded by greenery and beaming sunlight. The colors that they chose and the unique florals made the setting even more gorgeous. To top of the beautiful day Kelly & Brey were just so thrilled to be marrying each other that their happiness really showed in the photos, which we love of course! We think this wedding was the perfect mix of elegance and nature… and love.

Photography: Mint Photography | Wedding Venue: Nature's Point | Design & Coordination: Stratford Events | Floral: Sweet Magnolia Floral Studio | Rentals: Furbish Vintage Rentals

Truth be told, my one and only wedding regret is failing to book those bridal portraits. It’s that oh-so-special time to twirl around in your dress and capture that downright gorgeous “glow” before the Big Day, but thankfully I now get to live vicariously through shoots like this beauty from Feather & Twine. It’s everything a bridal session should be, and you can click right here for soooo much more.

From the Bride… I was never the girl who dreamed about her wedding growing up. I’m terrible at decisions and wedding magazines stress me out, but when I got engaged it’s like something altered my DNA and I became the most decisive bride known to man! I saw a dress on Pinterest, stalked the links until I found the designer, called a store and a few days later I bought it.

When I put it on after my last fitting, I felt wonderful. It was so comfortable and flirty. I love the outdoors, so I knew I wanted to do my bridals somewhere unique and in nature. We settled on a nature preserve in Plano and had the most wonderful day. My desire for the day can be summed up in three words: natural, lovely and fun. Kelsey and Talon made it that and so much more. Yes it was windy and I was eaten alive by chiggers, but it was the first day I really felt like a bride.

Walking down the aisle is such a clear and perfect memory for me. I was incredibly calm and comfortable, which surprises me to this day. The dress made me feel so elegant and allowed me to focus on what really mattered that day. I’m thankful I found a dress that was comfortable and made me feel like me. It will always be my most favorite outfit choice :)

Photography: Ruét Photo | Florals: Stems Of Dallas | Dress: Mori Lee | Park: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

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Modern Meets Rustic Ranch Wedding

In the land of beautiful weddings, rustic meets modern is one of my favorite style combos. There’s just something about mason jars and twine mix and mingling with bold patterns and crazy cool details that makes my heart race… and this gorgeous affair from Lindsey Shea? Amazing. It’s chevron meets soft gray hues meets one fabulous setting (hello Thistle Springs Ranch). See it all right here.

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From the Bride… We met at Baylor University where we both attended college. We dated for a few months in college where we were able to get to know each other better. After going out separate ways, Mark moved to Dallas and started his career while I stayed in Waco to finish up school and then later work as an Interior Designer in Waco. At my sister wedding we were able to reconnect and began dating. After just a few months of dating we knew that we would spend the rest of our lives together.

Our inspiration for the wedding was “rustic modern”. The venue we choose was our rustic; it was a ranch with a beautifully stained wooden barn with gorgeous rustic details. I wanted to add a lot of modern so I did gray and white chevron table toppers and runners. We had both stained wooden barn tables and covered round tables with toppers. Our colors were mint and gray with hints of navy to tie in the guys navy suits. Bridesmaids wore gray floor length dresses with mint necklaces from and the flowers girls were dressed in white tutus.

I really wanted a very detail oriented wedding that you could see both of our personalities throughout. The ceremony was held outside overlooking a pond. Baby’s breath wrapped in jute lined the aisles and a grouping of baby’s breath was placed on the ceremony arch. There were 2 groupings of tree stumps with candles bunched by the entrance doors where I walked out.
Guests were welcomed under a pavilion for cocktail hour and hors d’oevres. There were hanging mason jars filled with baby’s breath and candles along the pavilion beams. Guests names and table numbers were written on a large chalkboard near the entrance to the reception; which was a gorgeous barn. We used tree trunk chargers with floral arrangements, mint napkins which were tied together with burlap ribbon and a gray “M” on the front. A gray and white straw completed the look. Take home gifts were mason jar glasses with chalk board labels for the guests to use for whatever drink they preferred.

Another important item placed on the table was a prayer/advice card. We asked every person to write either a prayer or special words of wisdom. The floral arrangements were whites and greens. We wanted the rustic/elegant feel. We used baby’s breath, roses and hydrangeas to complete the look. We also used lanterns to bring in the rustic feel as well as mercury glass to bring in the modern. The bride and mother also wrapped wine bottles with jute for vases used on tables.

After a delicious dinner by Oliver’s Catering, guests were treated to cake and a wide variety of desserts. The bride’s cake was a three tiered Italian cream with cream cheese filling , the groom’s cake was a round chocolate with Oreo filling cake with BU for Baylor. We had a wide variety of desserts including small pies, cake pops, rice crispies, cookies, cupcakes, and much more. We also had a late night Trail mix bar where you could create your own trail mix. The snacks were a perfect blend of sweets for me and salty for my husband.

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Colorful Indian Wedding

This wedding is insanely beautiful. But that’s not surprising, considering it’s a gold, pink and red infused cultural beauty crafted by one seriously talented team of Texas vendors. Think Posey Floral and Event Design, Caroline + Ben Photography and 36th Street Events, all coming together to create a day that highlights true love and one of the cutest duos you will ever meet. See it all here in the full gallery.

And a sweet film from Photohouse Films… awesome.

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