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Casey Jo & Scotty Mac: Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wedding in Eugene, Oregon

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Casey Jo & Scotty Mac’s wedding was full of honest love for each other, laughter among all the attendants and lots of flying marshmallows. You might know this couple as the leaping bluebonnet engagement photo as this is one of the most commented on photo we have ever produced. You might know Casey Jo as an amazing gymnast who is now coaching Div. 1 gymnasts at Missouri. You might know Scotty Mac as the fastest man in town, whichever town, he is quick after finishing 19th in the last Boston Marathon. But the thing that you should know about them is that they are absolutely mad for each other.

I don’t know if I have ever laughed so much during a wedding ceremony. There was a movie trivia round featuring Romantic Comedies, the fathers had to run to get drinks for the mid-ceremony toasts and during the first kiss heaps of marshmallows progessed airborne onto the kissing couple. There was also the matter of the gymnastic scoring system for the high points, 10’s all around. Yes they also had a surprise first dance medley that covered the low lights of 90’s pop music to start the dancing portion of the reception, luckily we had a video camera in place for just such a thing…

We are honored to have the opportunity to escape the Texas heat and photograph this wedding in the Great Pacific Northwest. Congratulations to the happy couple, thanks for inviting us and welcoming us into your families!
–JB

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A Gilded Affair: Style Shoot for Bliss Bridal Magazine in Austin

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Excited to be sharing one of our feature that is in the summer 2014 issue of Bliss Bridal Magazine that we photographed and filmed for the talented team at A Gilded Affair Event and Floral. The theme was timeless elegance and easy to see all the steps each of the vendors took to make the effortless looking glamour happen. From the award winning cake from Rosemary Galpin to the high flying entertainment of Kari Lehman and onto the scrumptous food of Southerns Fine Dining we couldn’t have asked for a better team of vendors. Our bride and groom, Brianna and Lee, were styled by the team at Bettie Bangs Salon and Brianna’s dress is from Signature Bridal Salon. The venue at Ma Maison is a new wonder in the Austin Wedding venue space with a feel and style unlike any other. Little touches were filled in with the iron works from Mancino Rentals and the lighting and sounds of Jeff Hudson from Spacecraft Entertainment.

Take a look at the video below to see more of the day in action and scroll down for more photos
–JB

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Stephanie & Jason: Mansion by the Sea Wedding in Port Aransas

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We love our clients, I know I mention that over and over and it is the truth so it bears repeating. Stephanie is co-owner of Bettie Bangs Salon and we have worked together on various projects over the years. She loves our work and I love working with her so when she called up asking to come to Port Aransas, Texas for the weekend to photograph their wedding at the Mansion by the Sea I jumped at the chance. You might have already seen their sunset engagements but we continued our theme of water and sun with Jason and Stephanie for their wedding day.

The sunlight was oozing through the palm trees and the ocean breeze kept the rising Texas heat off of our shoulders when Stephanie and Jason said “I do”. Friends and Family gathered round the rest of the evening, well, until the cake begun flying around the room. I must say that I have never seen a more committed wedding party as 20 or so guests walked out into the bay to get a unique group photo.

Thanks for having us out Stephanie, look forward to seeing the life you and Jason build together!
–JB
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Katie & Nick: Chateau Bellvue Wedding in Austin

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A wedding is often like an impressionist painting. Daubs of color and brushstrokes that combine to form a fuzzy memory. Katie & Nick started the next chapter in their own masterpeice and the first words as brushstrokes that I think of are: Sweet, Fun and Just Right. The band Hot Sauce ATX had the crowd movin and groovin, the florals from STEMS set the ambience and the crowd gathered to watch Nick soak in the radiance that is Katie. Purple dresses and hook’ems from the bridesmaids swirl about during the reception. The pedicab exit was a first and elicited cheers from the bubble blowing exit crowd. Nick’s face when Katie came near, Katie’s laugh through the course of the evening. Vintage couches holding secret conversation in the coolness of the stone patio.

Those are the brush strokes I remember anyhow. Take a look through their pictures and see what stories they trigger.

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Stacy & Travis: Wedding at The Winfield Inn in Kyle

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An evening filled with light and love. That’s my seven word write up of Stacy & Travis’s wedding at The Winfield Inn in Kyle, Texas. There is more, of course, so let’s share a few highlights.

This was our first time at the Winfield Inn and it’s a gorgeous venue with a great staff. The bluebonnets were in bloom and the spring provided a great Texas evening of just right temperature and a nice breeze. Speaking of florals, the team at A Gilded Affair put together a great bouquet and table pieces, elegant and a light touch of sophistication.

Starting with the things I loved from this wedding, the vows come up first. Personal, organic and they quoted Dr. Seuss. You had to have to been there to get the full effect but I admire couples who have the courage to write their own vows and express their personality. It can be daunting to share so much of yourself in front of 200 people. I cried.

The hokey pokey was danced at the reception, yep, the hokey pokey and all the guests got up to dance to it with Stacy in the middle leading the way. A fitting dance and a reminder to keep it loose, find your soulmate and have fun.

The best thing of the evening though? Definitely watching Travis and Stacy look at each other. A happiness/excitement/love combination crackled the air as they walked down the aisle and throughout the reception. Just a palpable feeling of love for each other.

Share the love in the comments for Travis and Stacy!
–JB
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Ivy & Dan’s Wedding at One World Theatre in Austin

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Ivy & Dan’s wedding at One World Theatre featured a rousing chorus of New York, New York with confetti, the Bride playing drums, a bridesmaid singing, and the Groom getting thrown heartily into the air. The wedding also featured a couple that are exactly right for each other and who just want to play catch. We were privileged to be able to be the visual storytellers of record. The following images tell the main thread of the wedding day, for the full story you can see their entire gallery. We are thrilled that Ivy and Dan found each other.

And the pro tip we learned from the evening, if you give the bridal party whip like glow sticks for the grand exit, they will use them as whips to pummel the bride and groom as the run to the car. Trust us on this one and see the second to last picture to get a better understanding of their expressions.

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Langley & Schurod: Austin Wedding at Texas Fed

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Schurod & Langley were married at the historic Georgian Revival TFWC Mansion on a fine January Saturday for Central Texas. The air was crisp and cool, the sun was shining, and laughter could be heard throughout the day echoing off the red brick walls, especially if Schurod was near. The fabulous team from 11:11 Events coordinated this wedding. Always great to work with a team you know and trust. One of our favorite aspects of covering weddings is the family and cultural traditions that we get to witness. We saw the first “jumping the broom” that we have seen. There is an interesting history behind this tradition that you can read more about from Wikipedia.

Judging by Schurod’s smile he was the happiest man in Austin on Saturday night. Langley, much like my own wife, shakes her head and quietly smiles as their men bounce around the room. As always, use the comments to congratulate Langley & Schurod and let us know which photo is your favorite!
–JB

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Mandi & Matt: St. Cecilia Elopement in Austin

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We finish off our 2013 wedding season main course with a sweet desert of Mandy and Matt’s elopement at the always cool Hotel St. Cecilia. Matt and Mandi met in a running group (Team Riff Raff) in an only in Austin way. Their running coach named Panther provided the nuptials, of course! I felt very honored to be there to tell their story visually. A super sweet couple indeed starting off the New Year together with their love and 2 doggies.

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