
Gabby and Creighton at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center- SHUT THE FRONT DOOR Y’ALL!
They are beyond cute and their dance to ‘Forever’ was one of the most fun things I’ve ever seen at a wedding.
A-DORBS!!! (and more to come)


Timeless Wedding Images for the Modern Bride and Groom. Austin, Texas and beyond

It becomes apparent VERY quickly after you spend any time with Laurel and Jon that they have fairy tale love. The kind where little birds and hearts and ribbons follow them around. It really is something to be in the presence of that kind of emotion. I knew after shooting their engagement portraits that their wedding would be a special one.
They had an emotional and beautiful wedding at Vista West Ranch and every part of the day felt like them. It was an honor to be a part of it.
Thank you so much Laurel and Jon and I hope the next chapter in your lives is even more exciting and beautiful.





This bible belonged to Laurel’s Great, Great, great Grandmother and has been at many family weddings. Wow. 





Laurel and her father have a one of a kind relationship. It is enviable. 



Laurel is increibly photogenic. I think she’s such a classic beauty. 



Grilled Cheese and tomato soup shooters. Yes, yes, yes!








Venue: Vista West Ranch
Coordination and Design: Aimee Villa with Lizzebelle Events
Floral: Petal Pushers
Second Shooter: Tyler Schmitt
Caterer: Crave Catering

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

Just a quick reminder that the Vista West Ranch Open House is this Saturday!
I got the official flyer from the lovely Aimee of LizzeBelle Events who is coordinating the event and now I’m even more excited! This is a super group of vendors (and yes, I am a little biased as I’ll be there, but it really is a great group). I know you will love meeting all of them.
Come play!
Shannon Cunningham is an Austin, Texas Wedding Photographer and very proud member of the Vista West Ranch preferred vendors list.