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William Chris Vineyards Marriage Proposal | Joshua & Alexandria

Filed in : Proposal

Joshua contacted me several months ago to tell me his plans to propose while visiting Austin in September. He lives in Kentucky with his girlfriend Alexandria, and they’re planning to move to Austin next year. He said they love wineries, but had never been to any in the Texas hill country. I suggested a few […]

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The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge Austin Wedding | Catinca & Alex

Filed in : Wedding

The Cram wedding! WHAT. A. DAY. Catinca & Alex know how to throw a party. They were married at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge, one of my favorite venues. It’s a beautiful California-inspired vineyard with a relaxed Texas Hill Country feel in the middle of Austin! The venue was covered in flowers that really complimented […]

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Guide to Eloping in Austin, Central Texas

Austin, Texas Elopement Guide

Filed in : Courthouse, Elopement, LG Tips, Wedding

Welcome to your Austin, Texas elopement guide! Austin is a popular place to get engaged and married. I work with LOTS of couples who know almost nothing about Austin before choosing it as a destination for their elopement. I think that’s because Austin puts out a good energy, and that comes across even over the […]

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Fall Creek Vineyards Marriage Proposal | Marwan & Jacquelyn

Filed in : Proposal

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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San Angelo Wedding + Vow Renewal at Christoval Vineyards | Lauren & Matt

Filed in : Wedding

Lauren & Matt are married… AGAIN! They rode a rollercoaster last year, planning and rescheduling their wedding more than once. After Matt was stuck in Washington during a military travel ban, they had a small ceremony there. This year, it was time to party! 🥳 The day started at Lauren’s hometown church in downtown San […]

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Jared & Jena’s Trattoria Lisina Marriage Proposal | Austin Photographer

Filed in : Proposal

#MarryMeMonday🥂 When Jared told Jena he loved her for the first time, they were standing near a fountain in their college town of La Crosse, Wisconsin. So after 5 years of dating, he wanted to ask Jena to marry him near a fountain in their new home of Austin. After some online searching, Jared discovered […]

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Proposal at Slate Mill Wine Collective in Fredericksburg | Connor & Sandra

Filed in : Proposal

After 5 years of dating, Connor wanted to go ALL OUT for his proposal to Sandra, so he planned a full day of activities. They started the morning at a spa in Austin, then lunch, then a scenic drive to Fredericksburg for a wine tasting and tour of Slate Mill Wine Collective, and then a […]

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Best Places to Propose in Austin, Texas

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

This is my list of the best places to propose in Austin, Texas! I’ve planned and photographed A LOT of proposals (more than 350 🤯). It’s kinda my thing. So I created a list of my favorite proposal locations in and around Austin to help the couples I’m working with and anyone else who finds […]

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Cassey & Tyler’s Chapel Dulcinea Proposal

Filed in : Uncategorized

Tyler proposed to Cassey at the incredible Chapel Dulcinea today, and it was magical. Yes, actually magical. The castle looking chapel on a hill country cliffside was complete with a custom engraved Beauty & The Beast style rose display. I know that Cassey, a huge Disney fan, was blown away when Tyler led her to […]

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