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Oyuki & Bryanna’s Mount Bonnell Golden Sunset Proposal

Filed in : Proposal

As I waited for Oyuki & Bryanna to arrive at Mount Bonnell, I looked up at the sky about 1,683 times to watch the dark storm clouds roll closer and closer. The thunder boomed, but the sun peaking through the clouds gave me hope that it wouldn’t rain until after Oyuki’s proposal. When Oyuki texted […]

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Stephanie & John’s Fun + Romantic Fredericksburg Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement

John was performing on stage with his band when he first noticed Stephanie in the crowd. It took about .0034 seconds for him to basically fall in love with her right in that moment.⁣ ⁣ Stephanie’s friend convinced her to go to the concert that night. After the show, Stephanie was caught off guard when […]

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Outer Banks, North Carolina Destination Beach Wedding | Kirsten & Matt

Filed in : Destination, Wedding

When Kirsten & Matt first met, they connected right way over their love for the beach. It was the first thing Kirsten noticed about his Bumble profile. Well, that and his “sexy arms and blue eyes.” 🀣 So when they got engaged (see the photos!) and started planning their wedding, they quickly decided on Outer […]

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Omni Barton Creek Hill Country Proposal | Reuben & Allison

Filed in : Proposal

Get ready for the most beautiful hill country proposal! Reuben & Allison were spending the weekend at the Omni Barton Creek Resort, and he thought this would be the perfect place to propose. Y’all… it was! Just look at the sunset lighting up the hills. 😍  Out of everywhere I’ve been in the world, the […]

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Sunrise Marriage Proposal in Houston, Texas | Gabe & Lauren

Filed in : Proposal

Ahhhh what a day. Gabe planned the most beautiful sunrise proposal in Houston! Some of my favorite photos show Lauren’s face after she took a good look at her ring. Her reaction was so good! After I saw her ring a few minutes later, I totally understood her shocked and amazed expression. Her ring is […]

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Biggest Challenge for “Covid Brides”: Narrowing Down Your Guest List

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Hey, #CovidBrides! (Do y’all love or hate that term? I need to know. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜¬) This is the latest in my series of Covid-19 related blog posts. In case you haven’t read the others, here’s what we’ve covered so far: Planning an Elopement or Small Wedding + Tips from my May 2020 Brides > Wedding Planning […]

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Durango, Colorado Lakeside Adventure Couples’ Photos | Skylar & Lance

Filed in : Destination, Engagement

SKYLAR & LANCE β›° I actually don’t have the words to describe how much I love this couple and the photos we took together in Durango. Their photos are adventurous, romantic, and straight up WILD at times. We ran around, got stuck in the mud, and had so much fun. 😜 They met during college […]

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Chapel Dulcinea Texas Hill Country Proposal | Jonathan & Adriana

Filed in : Proposal

Jonathan & Adriana met in high school over 7 years ago and have been together ever since. This day has been a LONG time coming! πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ He told her that they were going to a dinner for his job, so when they arrived at Chapel Dulcinea to an empty parking lot with no one in […]

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Ithaca, New York Destination Wedding at La Tourelle | Carolyn & Mark

Filed in : Destination, Wedding

When I met Carolyn & Mark last year at Mark’s proposal in Austin, we clicked right away. It took me about 10 seconds to realize how fun and friendly they are. Not to mention, they’re incredibly cute together in front of the camera. Shortly after Mark’s proposal, they asked me about photographing their wedding in […]

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Kelly & Avery’s State Park Sunset Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement

I’m so pumped for August 29th, because after Kelly & Avery’s engagement session, I’M READY for their wedding. Covid-19 made us reschedule a few times, but we were finally able to take their engagement photos at McKinney Falls State Park, and it was worth the wait. I was blown away by their comfort level in […]

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