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Melanie + Brad: Vista West Ranch Wedding Photography

Melanie and Brad were married at one of my favorite venues, Vista West Ranch. The day was hot, but all of the details coordinated perfectly with their late summer date. It was a gorgeous day.

Melanie and Brad are my ideal couple – so laid back, in love and completely set on enjoying their wedding day.

The day was run perfectly by Wendee and Lindsey of Lucie’s Events and the floral was by Petal Pushers, and as usual, the flowers were flawless.

I also have to thank my tireless second shooter, Tali for another wonderful job.

Thanks so much for having me at your wedding day Melanie and Brad! I loved being a part of it!

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Sarah + Eric: Allan House, Austin Wedding Photographer

Sarah and Eric have waited so patiently for this post, so I hope that they enjoy the extra blog images. Oh August weddings….so hot and steamy, but these two didn’t care because they are so go with the flow. I had a ball with them during their engagement session, so I knew that I would love being at their wedding. They were married at St. Austin’s Catholic Church downtown with a reception following at The Allan House. I love St. Austin’s location – it offers so many fun, non-traditional places to shoot plus they have a great courtyard.  Sarah and Eric also chose to see each other before the ceremony, so I got to shoot a first look sequence, which is always one of my favorite things to do.

The Allan House looked great and between the amazing Matty Cakes (the Bride’s Cake is one of my favorite ever – so gorgeous) and the photo booth, everyone had a wonderful evening.

Extra thanks to my second shooter Tali – a delight as always!

Thanks again Sarah and Eric – I loved being at the wedding and meeting all of your family and friends! I wish you so much happiness!

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SEBlog13This is possibly my favorite sequence from a ceremony ever.

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Reception – The Allan House

Cake – Matty Cakes

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Ashley + Zac: Married

Ashley and Zac were married on one of the first really hot day of the summer. You know that day that you wake up and know that Texas summer is upon you? But no matter – we all knew it was coming and these two wouldn’t have minded if there was a tornado – they were just happy to be with each other. I loved seeing how relaxed and happy they were right after the ceremony. Smiles were all around. Their fun bridal party (who doesn’t want bridesmaids that will sing Sweet Caroline with you right before the ceremony?) and great family helped make this day fantastic.

A big thank you to James who knocked second shooting duties out of the park.  I hope he blogs some of his shots as well because they were stellar! Plus he is a delight to have around. Go look at his pretty pictures! On a random note, James is also the creative mastermind behind out Urban Wedding Divas Profile Pic.

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Ashley is incredibly animated, which is a dream for a photographer. I believe that her bridesmaid just told her how many more minutes until the ceremony here.

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Ashley and Zac's wedding at Central Christian in Austin, Texas followed by a reception at the UT Alumni Center in the Connelly Ballroom. Photography by Shannon Cunningham Photography

Ashley and Zac's wedding at Central Christian in Austin, Texas followed by a reception at the UT Alumni Center in the Connelly Ballroom. Photography by Shannon Cunningham Photography

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The reception was held at the UT Alumni Center. This was my first time shooting there and what a great space! You could do so many things with this room and the food was great!

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I couldn’t pass this up.

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I just really love this image and wanted to share it with you. I think it sums up the fun, young feeling at this reception.

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Congrats you two – I loved being a part of your wedding day!

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Rachel + Ryan: Married

This sweet couple’s wedding at Red Coral Ranch made my heart full. I am quite the city girl, but this country wedding was soothing to my soul. Authentic, sweet, lovely, all about family and fun!

Hugs to you two. I wish you nothing but the best!

Also, thanks to Ms. Tali Wildman for helping me out on this one. I even posted a few of her pictures as I liked them so much (hope that’s OK Tali!)

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They ran so quickly for their departure! When you think about it though, that should be your natural reaction when running through a tunnel of sparks… (This one is Tali’s by the way)

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Sarah + Glenn: The Knot Real Weddings : Published

Woo-Hoo! Sarah and Glenn’s beautiful hill country wedding at Vista West Ranch (who by the way has a super duper cute new website)  is currently featured in the latest edition of The Knot: Texas. It is a hig honor for me to have my work published and even more satisfying when it’s a couple that I adore like these two. This wedding was a wonderful collaboration of so many great vendors, all of which you can read about in the magazine! Go check it out now!

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Ansley + Wes: Austin Wedding Photography

Ansley and Wes are a dream!!! SO laid back about everything, smart (Ansley just got her PhD) and incredibly nice people. Their wedding was a little while back (bad blogger!) at the always wonderful Laguna Gloria. Ahhhh…Laguna in the spring with a wonderful couple – hooray! I also have to give a big big thanks to Dave McLaughlin who is not only a wonderfully talented photographer, but a great person to hang out with. Love the Dave!

On to pics  – Ansley and Wes: I wish you so much happiness and good luck with the move! I hope you get to come back to the Alamo Drafthouse soon!

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