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Marriage Proposal at Headwaters Neighborhood in Dripping Springs | Ryan & Erin

Filed in : Proposal

#MarryMeMonday🥂 Ryan & Erin are engaged!! After considering many locations, Ryan decided to propose in the Headwaters neighborhood in Dripping Springs, where they’re building a house! In a hidden spot behind some homes, Ryan found the original ranch house from the property, which has been transformed into a park that overlooks the hill country. This […]

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Commons Proposal Fears (That You Really Shouldn’t Worry About!) | Austin Photographer

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

Proposing can be scary, y’all. But I’ve found that most people aren’t worried about their partner saying “yes”. They’re worried about 1,629,103 other things going wrong. If that’s you, keep reading. ☺️ I’m here to ease those fears. What if the whole day isn’t perfect from beginning to end? I’m listing this fear first, because […]

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Horseshoe Bay Resort Lakeside Marriage Proposal | Jake & Zoe

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Am I the other one who gets more relaxed by just looking at photos of palm trees? 🌴 Horseshoe Bay Resort is one of the most beautiful places in the Austin area, and Jake & Zoe like to plan a “staycation” there every year. Lake views, a luxurious pool… does it get better? 🍹 Zoe […]

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Surprise DOUBLE Marriage Proposal at Mount Bonnell | Katie & Molly

Filed in : Proposal, Uncategorized

#MarryMeMonday🥂 “𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑼𝒏𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒃𝒖𝒕…” 👈That was my favorite part of Katie & Molly’s DOUBLE proposal. Here’s the story!⁣⁣Katie emailed me about her plans to propose to her girlfriend Molly. Years ago, they went to Mount Bonnell for their first date in Austin, so Katie knew this was 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵.⁣⁣Molly loves […]

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Sunset Mount Bonnell Marriage Proposal | Joe & Ashlyn

Filed in : Proposal

It’s time for another #MarryMeMonday🥂 ! Y’all know that Mount Bonnell is one of the prettiest places in Austin, and I think these photos show exactly why it’s such an iconic place to propose! Joe & Ashlyn met while going to school at Louisiana Tech University. They still live in Louisiana, but in different cities […]

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Waterfall Proposal at Zilker Botanical Garden + Moonshine Afterparty | Alec & Sloane

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This is why I love photographing proposals… It’s the culmination of all of the planning, consideration, and secrets into one moment. It’s the surreal experience, the candid emotion, and the tears. I need to blog today’s #MarryMeMonday🥂, because it’s too good! Alec reached out to me a couple months ago, explaining his plan to propose […]

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Fall Creek Vineyards Marriage Proposal | Marwan & Jacquelyn

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This is a birthday Jacquelyn will never forget! Yep, Marwan proposed on Jacquelyn’s birthday, and it was the perfect way to totally surprise her. Here’s how it happened.👇 Jacquelyn & Marwan met on Bumble and immediately clicked. They were living in Seattle at the time and had their first date at a local brewery on […]

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Planning a SURPRISE marriage proposal? DON’T do these things!

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

I am the only one who thinks it’s kinda weird that you’re expected to craft an elaborate LIE before asking someone to love and trust you forever? 🤔 😂 But if you want to plan a surprise proposal that’s actually a surprise, this blog is for you! Maybe you’re nervous you might accidentally spill the […]

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Private Overlook in Austin, Texas | Sharwin & Julie’s Marriage Proposal

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It’s the first #MarryMeMonday🥂 of 2022! And of course, the first story of the year needs to be BIG, so I’m sharing Sharwin’s recent proposal to Julie! Way back in July, he contacted me to start planning his proposal. Julie & Sharwin became friends during their undergrad at UT and started dating while they were both […]

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St. Edwards University Sorin Oak Proposal | Tino & Cindy

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In 2011, Tino & Cindy stood under the Sorin Oak at St. Edwards University when they made their relationship official. A decade later, Tino bought Cindy back to this spot, and he asked her to be his wife. ❤️ When they arrived on campus, Cindy was blindfolded, and Tino led her to the tree. As […]

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