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Style Me Pretty Blog Love / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

A few month ago we had the honor of photographing Lauren and Kevin's wedding at Stone House Villa in Driftwood. Today is was published on Style Me Pretty. Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors who came together to create this amazing wedding, Chapel Dulcinea, Vintage & Lace, The Steeping Room, Terra Vista Strings, Stems, Michelle's Patisserie, Tiny Pies, Larry Todd, Erica Gray, Christy Edlin and Belle's Ball, it was wonderful working with all of you. All to best to Lauren and Kevin, we wish you a life time of happiness!

 

She-N-He Austin Wedding Photography and Design specializes in making your day…YOURS. We capture your wedding just the way you see it. We’re a husband and wife team with backgrounds in Graphic Design/Art Direction and Commercial/Editorial Photography respectively. We bring to you a unique perspective that is romantic, modern and timeless and 15 years experience shooting all over the world. Call us and tell us all about your big day. We’re listening. 512-351-9314. We also service San Antonio, Dallas, New York City, and any and all remote destination locations.

Eco-Friendly Barr Mansion Wildflower Wedding Inspiration / Austin Wedding Photography by Melanie Grizzel

She N He Wildflower Invitation Design

Working in tandem, Barr Mansion, Margaret of Three Apples Event, Leah of Zinnia and Co.,  Steve of HeDesign (for invitations) and I came up with this eco-friendly wildflower fete.

The idea first evolved in a creative meeting with Margaret, Leah and I. We wanted to create three unique looks for three distinctive style shoots. We did all three in the same day starting with The Tea Party at the Inn at Wild Rose Hall, from there the smokey lounge atmosphere of the Vista at Seward Hill and lastly, the bright and airy, eco-friendly shindig at Barr Mansion!

We wanted to follow in the low carbon footprints of Barr Mansion. They take great pride in their organic certification: all the food and cakes prepared by the staff at Barr Mansion are certified organic. They also often use spices from the garden on the grounds, therefore they boast the largest organic ornamental garden in the country. Leah sources all of the wildflowers and budding basil from local flower markets saving emissions and the environment. All of the flower vessels are found and re-used containers. Margaret and myself scoured local thrift stores for creatively mismatched glassware, china and flatware. We even found a charming red cake stand with hearts all over it, perfect for our re-use style shoot.  Margaret found the Marilyn-style halter dress and the yellow heels - they had some trouble but only cost seven bucks! We removed the trouble areas from the shoes and added buttons in the color of the other accessories, perfect!

Do you want to host a delightful soiree and not leave much behind?  Take a tip or two from Delilah's spring time nuptials.

This shoot was also featured on Style Me Pretty!

She-N-He Austin Wedding Photography and Design specializes in making your day...YOURS. We capture your wedding just the way you see it. We're a husband and wife team with backgrounds in Graphic Design/Art Direction and Commercial/Editorial Photography respectively. We bring to you a unique perspective that is romantic, modern and timeless and 15 years experience shooting all over the world. Call us and tell us all about your big day. We're listening. 512-351-9314

'50's Palm Springs inspired wedding day shoot II - 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.

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Austin Wedding Photographer

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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 Photographer

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 Photographer

Austin Wedding Photographer

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.

She-N-He featured on Style Me Pretty - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Last October I got to get a great group of talented and completely lovable vendors together, a few people I don't mind spending 5 am with. We collaborated seamlessly. 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 Asaf, Blush Bridal, Bella Saison) headpieces and accessories (Tracy Tenpenny, Millistar) 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.

There are several more images from the collection we're planning to post in the next few days. In the mean time. Have a look at Style Me Pretty's post.