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Fun Austin Courthouse Wedding | Nina & Curtis

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

I’ll say it again…forget everything you know about courthouse weddings. They’re the best! 🏆 The downtown Austin Travis County Courthouse is particularly a great experience for my couples. It’s never crowded, ceremonies always start on time, the judges are super personable and considerate, and the courthouse building is beautiful. Nina & Curtis were married in […]

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Chic Micro Wedding at Chapel Dulcinea | Jenna & Kevin

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Y’all know I that photograph many big weddings, but elopements and micro weddings are such a fun change of pace. I’m excited to share one of my favorite micro weddings ever! Jenna & Kevin met 5 years ago at UT law school. They’ve spent half of their relationship long-distance and couldn’t wait any longer to […]

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Romantic Post-Wedding Photos | Annalin & Spencer

Filed in : Elopement, Engagement

There is no “correct” way to get married. I love when couples throw the rules out of the window and create their own wedding experience. Annalin & Spencer did just that! A month earlier, they got married at the courthouse and had an after party with friends at GameOn ATX. I haven’t been there, but […]

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Elopement at Hotel Van Zandt Austin | Karina & Peter

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Karina & Peter met on Rainey Street. It was a classic Austin meet cute in bar.🍻They danced and he asked her out to dinner the next night. 5 years later, they’re married, and they have a son.😊 They were informally married a few months ago but wanted to have a ceremony with their son and […]

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Belton, Texas Courthouse Elopement + Riverside Photos | Jenny & Andrew

Filed in : Elopement

Jenny & Andrew were married this week, and we took some photos afterward to celebrate! We started at one of their favorite parks in Belton. Their adorable and super well behaved dogs, Carson and Scout, joined them. I’m so impressed by their off-leash abilities. #dogtraininggoals The dogs also wore the cutest tuxedo collars + bowties. […]

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Sunset Chapel Dulcinea Elopement | Samantha & Francisco

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Eeek I’m pumped to share Samantha & Francisco’s elopement! They originally planned to get married at the Travis County Courthouse, but then decided to switch venues and have a minister meet them at Chapel Dulcinea. This venue appears on my blog often, because it’s one of my favorite places in Austin! It’s gorgeous all throughout […]

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Claire & Alex’s Enchanted Rock Wedding | Texas Elopement Photographer

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Y’all know I love elopements in nature, Claire & Alex’s wedding was SO GOOD. 😄 The day started at Honeytree Farm in Fredericksburg. They have the coolest, treehouse style cabins, and it was the perfect place for Claire & Alex to get ready. The back porch of their cabin has a beautiful view of the […]

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Travis County Courthouse Wedding + Jennifer’s Gardens | Milena & Zarko

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Travis County Courthouse weddings have turned out to be some of the most fulfilling and fun parts of my job. Who would have guessed? Actually me, I should have guessed 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m all about weddings that get straight to the heart of it and couples who keep themselves as priority number 1. Milena & Zarko […]

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Austin Courthouse Elopement | Diana & Gino

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Diana & Gino are both originally from Tampico, Mexico, but they unexpectedly found each other right here in Austin! After a whirlwind of job and life changes, they decided to get married at the downtown Austin courthouse before having a larger religious ceremony and celebration next year. The Travis County Courthouse is so beautiful for […]

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Chapel Dulcinea + Canyon Lake Elopement | Jacquelyn & Nobi | Austin Wedding Photographer

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Jacquelyn & Nobi’s drove allll the way across the country with their dog Cashew for their Chapel Dulcinea + Canyon Lake elopement.🛣 They had never been to the Texas hill country before, but they thought it would be the perfect place to elope. They’re adventurous people, and it felt right to blend their elopement and […]

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