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Detail of the Week | Luggage Tag Escort Cards

Looking back at Carrie and Zach’s wedding at The Mansion at Judges Hill always makes me smile. These two love to laugh and have a good time. They kept me smiling the whole day right along with them.

But let’s talk details.

As in these super cute luggage tag escort cards. A fabulous way to incorporate your love of travel into your wedding.

Luggage tag escort cards from A Mansion at Judges Hill wedding photographed by Shannon Cunningham, an Austin wedding photographer.

Shannon Cunningham is an Austin wedding photographer who will probably smile a lot at your wedding too.  

Four Seasons Austin Wedding Photographer | Sandra + Andrew

The Austin Four Seasons on a crisp and sunny Fall day, a romantic night time ceremony on the lawn under twinkle lights and a rocking reception that went on long after most of Austin was sleeping. This is most definitely the kind of wedding to end my year on.

Sandra and Andrew are my travelling couple and it was only fitting that their wedding guests flew in from all parts of the United States and Mexico to celebrate with them. I know how much effort Sandra put into her wedding plans and she had the extra challenge of currently living in Washington DC. As a former long distance planning bride, I know the extra challenges it presents, so I was so happy to see her vision come together so nicely on her wedding day.

Aimee Villa fromLizzeBelle was a big part of the reason that things looked so great and ran so smoothly. As I’ve told you all a million times, a great Wedding Coordinator not only makes things run more smoothly for the couple, but all of their vendors as well. Thanks for everything Aimee! ALso, big thanks to Tali for seconding as usual. Complete vendor info is at the bottom.

Thank you so much Sandra and Andrew for having me in your lives these past months. I hope you had a lovely honeymoon and know that you will have a beautiful life together. Talk soon!

xoxo ~shannon

We shot a mini Bridal Session with Sandra to start the day.
I did zero retouching on her skin – it’s just this perfect.
The first look – always a delight to me.
Their bilingual night time ceremony incorporated many Mexican wedding traditions.

The reception was decorated in shades of purple with gold accents. The lighting really helped transform the space and made it glow.

The food looked great too. Something I love about the Four Seasons is that they will customize anything you want for your menu.
I can honestly say that this crowd had the best time, was the best dressed and probably on the whole, the best looking group of reception guests I have ever seen. As far as I know, they might still be dancing. 2011 party goers – the standard has been set.

Shannon Cunningham is an Austin Wedding Photographer.

Vendors

Venue for Ceremony and Reception: The Four Seasons Austin

Catering and Cake: The Four Seasons Austin

Coordination: Aimee Villa with LizzeBelle

Second Shooter: Tali Wildman

Video: McKenzie Miller & team (I can’t say enough about how great and fun they were to work with)

Floral: Petal Pushers

Lighting: Filo

Stationary/Escort Cards:Rachel Titsworth

Elissa - December 7, 2010 - 11:03 am

Seriously beautiful work here… STUNNING bridal session, oh my goodness.

Shannon - December 7, 2010 - 11:06 am

Thank you so much! She’s a stunner!

Leah - December 7, 2010 - 4:49 pm

Beautiful! Their first look was SO cute and the lighting during the reception rocks. Great job!

Do you know these lovebirds? | Austin Wedding Photographer

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving!! I had a great time with family and friends and am still full to be quite honest.

I love the transition from Thanksgiving to the Holiday season. It’s finally OK to get out out stockings and decorate the Christmas tree (or in the case of a lot of my friends, the Menorah and Hanukkah decorations). One of my favorite things about my location in central Austin is this stretch of road where people decorate the native pine trees along the road. It’s just another one of those things about Austin that makes me smile and never EVER want to leave this city.

Savannah and I usually take a few trips to this spot – one for looking and at least one for a photo shoot (duh). Today we took our first trip.

We found THIS among all of the beautifully (and quirkily) decorated trees! (Pardon the iphone photo)

 

 I am currently obsessed with who this couple is. If you know them, send them my way – I have an engagement session waiting for them. Seriously – I love a grand gesture.

 Shannon Cunningham is an Austin wedding photographer who LOVES love.

Lauren - November 29, 2010 - 3:38 pm

You should go back and put a sign next to it with your card or information. I bet they’ll return to that spot at least once.

Shannon - November 29, 2010 - 8:38 pm

Excellent idea!

Saturday Sweetness: The Mama/Savannah photo shoot

A lot of photographers will tell you that they don’t like having their photos taken and that they are way more comfortable behind the lens than in front of it.

I have no real issue with having my photo taken, but I DO feel twinges of jealousy now and then that my husband is in 90% of the photos with my daughter. A few years ago I remedied this by having a photographer friend take some photos of Savannah and I. I meant to do it again last year, but scheduling was an issue.

This year, my friend Leah put up with my four year old’s crazy antics and made some lovely photos for me – including a new head shot. I can’t thank her enough. I will always treasure these photos and the time she took to schedule us in her busy life.

Thank you SO much Leah!

Leah - November 20, 2010 - 3:05 pm

I had SUCH a blast with you two :)

christine - November 20, 2010 - 8:34 pm

Shannon these are amazing and priceless. I think the third is my favorite!!!

Tal - November 28, 2010 - 9:46 pm

You guys are j’adorable!

Detail of the Week | The Greyhound Signature Cocktail

Oh we all remember April and Brad’s Fun Farmer’s Market themed wedding at Mercury Hall. If you don’t, you should definitely click that link and check out their super fun and stylish day.

Today’s detail is their signture cocktail.  

Enjoy your weekend!

Signature Greyhound cocktail at a Mercury Hall wedding in Austin, Texas
 Shannon Cunningham is an Austin wedding photographer who enjoys a good signature cocktail when off the clock.

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