'50's Palm Springs inspired wedding day shoot - Austin Wedding Photographer / by Melanie Grizzel

Austin Wedding Photographer 50's Palm Springs inspired weddings day shoot featured in Style Me Pretty

yellow, milk glass, vintage dress, lace, classic wedding.

Austin Wedding Photographer

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Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photographer

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

Austin Wedding Photography

I am madly in love with Hacienda del Lago, which you may already know I cannot stop singing their praises, the location is completely out of control. I shot a bridal portrait out there in September 2009 and feel in love with one particular image, the bride in her long flowey dress walking on the path toward the house at exactly the right time of light. It reminded me of Palm Springs circa 1960. So I started researching the era, decor, fashion, and style. I met with Margaret Bedikian of 3 Apples Events and we together poured over more images from the era, and with that, our concept and visuals really came together and started to take shape. We got together with Kari Shelton of Wow Factor Design Co., brilliant. Armed with our concept and colors Margaret found Wicked Cakes who made our awesome inspired cake and Paige's Bake House who made those completely adorable and  absolutely delicious Petit Fours. The models were a no brainer, a couple we worked with for their wedding in February, who have become a part of our family, Brandi and Lee Barnwell. None of this could be possible with out fantastic styling from Shannon Yarbrough without whom we would have no dresses (Linda AsafBlush BridalBella Saison) headpieces and accessories (Tracy TenpennyMillistar) or men's where. Rentals from Premier Party Central who supplied us with all of the white for our backdrop. Austin Catering created those bite sized pieces of pure art on a plate and lastly Brizy Tait of Keep Austin Gorgeous knocked it off the charts with her beautiful hair and make-up.