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Amanda -N- Jason - a destination elopement - Inn at Wild Rose Hall - Austin Wedding Photography by Melanie Grizzel

hand made, DIY, button bouquet, blue, Inn Wild Rose Hall Amanda and Jason met on an online dating service. Perfect match. They love the same things, they laugh at each other's jokes. They are so fun. To say that Amanda is obsessed with owls would be a gross understatement. When Jason proposed to Amanda he rented and wore a gigantic owl costume and she only knew it was him cause she spotted his shoes underneath. She said yes and the date was set for July 3. Then somewhere in the mix they decided to instead elope. They found a location, The Inn at Wild Rose Hall in Austin, Tx from Offbeat Bride. Austin was not a place that either had ever been. They picked it out of the clear blue sky from only having seen the  pictures on Offbeat Bride. They invited all of their guests to an engagement party on May 15 in WI. Jason even took a call from one of their guests and said "Yeah, we're right around the corner."

They and their 2 guests, myself and their officiant turned off our cell phones and turned on the cameras and the rest is history. It was a  elopement. They also had a reception for friends and relatives in WI on their planned July 3rd.

Amanda is a DIYer and she made her bouquet, the boutonnieres, handbags for she and her "bridesmaids," and invitations.  She carried it all to Austin in their suitcases. She wore her Grandmother's pearls and a very Marilyn gown. They hired a personal chef to prepare their first meal as husband and wife, The Red Headed Chef. What did they have you ask? Diner food. Omelets, bacon, home-fries, and local artisan bread. And to complete their quadruple threat of great Austin vendors, The Knot Tyer. He really took the time to get to know them and was able to connect with them even before they came for their wedding day. It was one of our favorites.

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Kelly -N- Jeff Married! - Inn at Wild Rose Hall - Austin Wedding Photography by Melanie Grizzel

Austin Bridal Extravaganza Kelly and Jeffrey met while she was tending bar in Washington DC and attending school. She vowed she would not date a customer, but slipped him her number on a CC receipt and the rest is history. They currently live in the Bay area. They chose to have a wedding in Austin, Tx because she has family here.

It was important to them to leave a small carbon footprint so she used all locally-sourced vendors. Including hand-picking wild flowers from a Arnosky Wildflower Farm. Their entire vegan menu and cupcakes came from Green Island Catering. They also wanted to work with local woman-owned businesses The Inn at Wild Rose Hall and She-N-He among them.

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Anna -N- Rohan - Sneak Peek! - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Austin Wedding ExtravaganzaAnna -N- Rohan's wedding at  Thurman Mansion, flowers are from Wow Factor Design. Anna wanted to have a destination wedding because the sheer number of folks who would come to a local wedding would have left them penny-less. They chose Austin and Rohan chose BBQ, good man ;) Austin Wedding Guide

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Kathleen -N- Nick - Sneak Peek! - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Austin Wedding Extravaganza Kathleen -N- Nick how I will miss thee. Off to Virginia, I think. Nick just got out of school at Westpoint, Kathleen lives in New York City to be close. They both packed their things, had a wedding, went on a honeymoon, and now they are moving to Virginia.

We got to go to New York to shoot their engagement session. It was a part of their lives that most of their friends and family didn't get to see. They decorated all of Vintage Villas with their engagement pictures. FUN!

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New! Float Wrap - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

destination wedding photographer Introducing She-N-He's new Float Wrap.

Its an awesome way to display your photographic works. Your images are printed on canvas and wrapped around masonite to create a thin wrap. Then the whole thing is mounted on 3/4 inch gator board with holes for hanging. Right out of the box the image is ready for hanging on the wall, all you need now is a nail. And it's lighter and more unique than a matted and framed print. When hung, the images appear to be floating near the wall. It's new and distinctive, why not be the first person you know to display one!

This one happens to be a 16x24 inch print. They also come in 20x30 inch.

If you book a wedding with She-N-He for a date landing between June 15, 2011 and Leap Day '12 (February 29, 2012) we'll make one of these amazing Float Wraps in the 20x30inch size for FREE! that is a $425 value.

If you are a recently passed bride, let us know you'd like this for your home, and we'll make one for you for 1/2 price - $212.

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Tuna Fest! 2011 - Austin Special Event Photography by Melanie Grizzel

private chef Last year we had the honor of working with Brandi and Lee Barnwell for their wedding at the Barr Mansion. We were a perfect fit from the start, we had a great time together even from our first meeting. Then we became quite good friends with them. They met in culinary school and Lee went into a sushi restaurant right away while Brandi followed her passions into the pastry and sweets department. Lee works for a pretty popular Sushi restaurant here in Austin where a small gorup of groupies have gathered, well they snatched Lee up and a 50lb Tuna and brought them home. We were invited to this little soiree, I know, lucky us! The food was amazing and so was the wine, ambiance and company! We can't wait for next year.

Thanks for having us guys.

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Greenhouse styled shoot - Sneak Peek! - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

 

bride and groom in nature at the Hummingbird Housenecklace made of flowers by Arthouse floral at the Hummingbird HouseWhite organza 1920's style dress from Spring Frost at the Hummingbird Houseromantic hair and makeup by Erica Gray at the Hummingbird Housebeautiful campbell models canoodling at the Hummingbird HouseStyled shoot at the Hummingbird HouseAustin wedding photography at the Hummingbird Housearthouse floral at the Hummingbird Housestyled wedding shoot at the Hummingbird Houseintimate garden bride and groom at the Hummingbird Housebrides hair by Erica Gray at the Hummingbird House

Photo Assistant: Cecily Johnson
Coordinating / Production: Pearl Events
Flowers / Design: Arthouse Design
Hair + Make-up: Erica Gray
models: Josh King + Lisa Siva - Campbell Agency/Dallas
Wardrobe styling by Laura Del Villaggio and Cheryl Smith
Bridal Millinery by Milli Starr http://www.millistarr.com

Bridal Jewelry by Catherine-Nicole http://www.catherinenicole.com Vintage accessories from Amelia's Retro-Vogue & Relics http://www.ameliasretrovogue.com White organza 1920's style dress from Spring Frost http://www.springfrost.com "Lana" wedding dress by Beth Elis from Gilda Grace http://www.gildagracecollections.com Swarovski crystal evening bag from Spring Frost Pies: The Pie Society

Extra Super Big Thanks to The Great Outdoors for providing The Great Outdoors.

Megan -N- Tim Engaged! - Austin Engagement Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Austin Engagement photography Megan has been besties with one of our December brides since they were babies. She caught wind of Audrey's engagement session on facebook. Flash forward, Tim proposes to Miss DuBois in May and now it's Megan's turn for a portrait session. She chose a fishing themed engagement session. We had such a fun time traipsing through the low water rising in a small low key park in Kyle Texas. It was gorgeous, I just love when our couples are married to an idea it makes things so wonderful and inspiring to photograph. Congratulations guys!

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We love you Melanie! You are the bee's knees in our book : ] ---Megan

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Miranda - Round Rock Senior 2011 - Austin seniors photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Round Rock High School Senior PortraitRound Rock Senior, Miranda's mom works with my best girlfriend from highschool How about that?! We had a lovely day shooting at the Round Rock which it turns out, just like Plymouth Rock actually exists. who knew? I didn't know ;) It was awesome at the beginning of our session she asked me "What do I do with my hands?!" and byt the end of the session she was a seasoned pro. It was great working with you. congratulations. All the best at school next year, knock em' dead! senior portraits round rock

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Amanda -N- Jason - A Skype Elopement - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

  skyped elopement at The Inn at Wild Rose Hall

I recently had someone ask me why we didn't do any sneak peeks! Well, I'll tell you, I get so excited about the weddings I photograph, I find it almost impostible to narrow down to a few images the entire feeling of a whole wedding. And this, with only 5 participants was no exception. Amanda and Jason are so lovely they just wanted to have this special moment all to themselves. It was beautiful, barely any technical difficulties as they Skyped their elopement to a completely surprised room full of relatives in WI. There is no telling at this time as they make their way back to WI what their wrath will be. But on Sunday at The Wild Rose Inn in Austin, Tx, there was nothing but romance in the air.

I'm so happy for your guys. Congratulations!

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all DIY project including "flowers" and invitations were done by Amanda and Jason.

 

Christy -N- Greg -A South Austin Farm Wedding- Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

bride and groom on a tractor I met Christy and Greg in very unlikely place, they had never seen my work before but fell in love and trusted me on the spot. They went to my website, met a week later and the deal was done. We had a blast! I'm glad we found each other.

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Hair + Make-up: Erica Gray

Cakeballs: Objects of Confection

Flowers: Sue Ellen Florist

Rentals: Premier Party Central

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Keri -N- Justin - Sneak Peek! - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Keri was a doll. Everywhere I went, all of the wait staff and other vendors just kept going on about how unbelievably sweet Keri was. Yeah she was. She was charming and completely adorable. Love her! Justin was albeit a little shy ;) We had such a nice day at The Vinyards of Florence, the weather was perfect. Shawna was a dream to work with, thanks so much for all of your help. We also had the pleasure of working with Petal Pushers once more. Wow, great work! Their work is always tight and romantic, I love it. Steve from Southern Fine Dining, yum, the food was delicious! Keri and Justin are leaving today to go to the Dominican Republic. jealous.

Happy Honeymooning!

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Brandi Barnwell - Austin Portrait Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

 austin portrait inspirationI was editing a wedding we photographed last spring, last spring... don't panic. I tend to find inspiration in things I've already photographed and this was no exception. I found an image of a young girl with a happy smile sans toothy grin. I was so taken with it I printed it and hung it on my inspiretion wall for further exploration. Then I was recently challenged to make new work and I put a team together and created this. It's meant to marry the image I love,  and the color profile of Anthropology. Here we are, enjoy. More to come if I can find the right models and get our team back together for 5am weekday calls. dress shop austin

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She-N-He Photography and Design wishes to thank the dream team!

Model: Brandi Barnwell

Styling: Leslie Gandy - Dress Shop

Hair: Hana Fiechtner

Make-up: Kaylin Johnson

Ricker Family - Austin Family Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Small family photograph The Ricker Family comes from Central, Texas but are currently residing in Florida. Patrice's good friend Tracy Lynn had her engagement session in the same location. Patrice was so taken by the look, that she scheduled her trip for the wedding early by one day so she could have the same backdrop for her family. She did NOT want a beach scene for her family portraits. It was a silly cold morning but this family was unstoppable. Colton (our 9 month old) was not a huge fan, but watch him muscle through the cold for these great shots. We shot at Katherine Fleisher Park in Austin, one of my favorite spots, there are tons of options. I love this place. You might recognize it here and there.

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Tracy -N- Jim Married! - Austin Wedding Photography by Melanie Grizzel

Bride and Groom Portrait Austin Tracy likes purple...alot. She even sewed a bit purple tool into you dress' under carriage. The is one of the happiest people I've met and certainly THE kissiest. That is the kissiest family I have ever met and I am pretty kissy. There is SO much love floating out there in that family, it's not hard to grab some bits here and there. I'm glad I know you. Thanks for having us.

Have an exceedingly happy life together!

---mel

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Flower: Petal Pushers DJ:  Altared Weddings Strings: Serenade Quartet Photobooth: Max Photography Cakes: Stardust Pastry Catering: Trattoria Lisina Get away car: Antique Limousines of Austin Location: Duchman Family Winery Rings: Shafftel Diamonds

Engagement session Speak peeks! - Austin Engagement Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

North Austin Engagement PhotographyWe have been swamped lately, it being wedding season and all. I am working feverishly to edit and process our weddings, engagement and family sessions. We're at fever pitch! Here is a taste for a few couples out there waiting anxiously. The first is Jennifer and Frank at Katherine Fleisher Park, a north Austin engagement session.

UT Engagement SessionLauren and Matt's engagement session is at UT Campus where they met in a geology class.

Fishing engagement photographyMegan and Tim found us through mutual friends who are also getting married in December. Megan wanted there to be "a little something" so she chose fishing as their theme and I LOVE it. We found a quiet little park in Kyle to photograph their fishing concept engagement session,  and then, we hit the ice cream parlor in Buda. YUM.

Here you go guys, a taste. I am working on your photos I promise.

 

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