I thought it seemed only appropriate since we will be photographing Allison and Curtis' wedding on Sunday that I should post their engagement photographs today. These guys were both power players in DC government. How cool! Note: Allison's gorgeous bridals will go up next Tuesday. I can hardly wait to show them off! Right after the wedding they are headed to the Windy City for Northwestern and graduate school.
They came in to Austin for a quick weekend last fall. We concentrated on South Austin locations and Zilker Park. It was a perfect fall (really winter, but fall feeling) day. Sunday night Vintage Villas will be bursting at the seems with good times in honor of these two folks. Congratulations to them. I'm so thrilled to be a part of your wedding day.
Austin Engagement Session - South Congress and Zilker Park
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Brooke, Casey and baby Ari makes three.
Christine -N- Don
Recently Engaged - Jette' -N- Del. They met and fell in love while sampling Austin culinary offerings. They dined at Lenoir the night they became engaged. It was only fitting they would return to the fated restaurant for their big announcement. Their friends are like minded foodies as well, so the couple decided to throw a dinner party to make the announcement, but first to follow their food theme, they made a hand crafted chocolate invitation that was hand delivered to their guests. Guests arrived and enjoyed cocktails in the courtyard, while Courtney and Paul Sanchez played live. Then they were invited inside where they enjoyed a 4 course wine tasting menu. The room was a flutter with conversation and laughter, except when the food arrive for each course, there was a collective quiet in the room while guests enjoyed each course. Jette's and Dell quietly and quite intimately shared their plates with one another. So CUTE! The perfect night cap, Erin Ivey playing "Chocolate" in French and in English. The night was simply... delicious. 
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Our Emily, sometimes works in our office, sometimes she shoots a photobooth for us, but she always makes us happy. The smile and her nutty sense of humor, make us wish she was here everyday ;) Blake, her lucky beau, and she are planning their wedding at The Inn at Wild Rose Hall at the end of December. I couldn't be more excited, I imagine there will be many Coke related products EVERYWHERE.
Houston-dwellers Julia and Christian chose to celebrate their wedding in Austin on Lake Travis so they could provide their guests with a destination feel. Their wedding day was truly made special by their guests that traveled from near and far to share in the occasion.
The Heras Family.
We met about 3 years or ago, after Ben was born, when Linsey and Marcos were planning their wedding. Months later we went out and shot their engagement session 
South Austin Family photo session with the Salvagio Family.
I don't know if you've ever seen "The Birds" by Alred Hitchcock... I saw it at the Paramount Theatre in late summer. I'm not afraid of birds and the movie didn't scare me, but coming out of the theatre in the late summer with all of the grackles flocking in the trees and in the area overhead... well let's just say I noticed them a little more that night ;)
Nyssa -N- Brett's wedding at Palm Door was beautiful, theatrical and full of life and promise. Nyssa, together with her family and friends, created the wonderful beaded flower bouquets. They were perfect, even when they snagged on her dress in the middle of ceremony (I left those shots out.) It's like I tell every couple, it's the little things, the slip-ups and folly that make a wedding charming and memorable. It was no different here, Nyssa and her sister giggled their way through unsnagging the ruthless flowers. The couple imagined trees for their theme, and with the help of her sister and brother-in-law they were able to accomplish the look with theatrical flair, blue gobos and tree limb cut outs. Pink Avocado put together a beatiful vegetarian spread for the couple and their guests. The flower girls looked like little fairy princesses in their custom brown bodices and a HUGE bell of tulle in turquoise and brown, and they both lasted the entire night, and in their outfits! Nyssa wore jewels and carried a handkerchief of her grandmother, who incidentally wasn't well enough to make the trek so they skyped the entire wedding back to her grandparents at home. Nyssa's Dad in his commanding stature came into the tiny bridal suite and looked across room to Nyssa's mom and said "Can you believe THIS is happening right now?" Then he launched into the story about how he and Nyssa's Mom met and how amazing it was that they were here, at this moment, celebrating their daughter's wedding. These are the moments I love, this is why I do this. Nyssa, in turn, surprised her dad by making "Yellow Submarine" their Father/Daughter dance. Her dad is clearly a huge Beatles fan. The love in this family and in this wedding was infectious. It was a great event and super fun party, I am so happy for you both.
Jessica -N- Alex
Book your mini-holiday-session right away! We're only doing one date in Austin this fall. Make sure you snag yours! We're certainly looking forward to working with you and your families.
Kelly, a student at UT, has been a rock climber/outdoors-lover since she was little when she shared these experiences with her father. Stephen was also student at UT, and while he was an outdoors-lover he had never rock-climbed in his life until the day he tried the UT climbing wall on a lark. His instructor? Kelly. Stephen made his move, and while things may have started off a little rocky at first (haha-I kid), he soon began to grow on her. Now, they scale walls together and will make it official this fall. It was perfect that they would choose Reimers Ranch for their engagement session, as it is the only natural climbing area in Austin. The acreage was once owned by Milton Reimer and was a favorite of many a climber. When he passed away, he left the land to the city under the condition that it remain a place for climbers to reach new heights. Since taking over the grounds, the city has worked to shape the area into a little bit more of an accessible park. It's among Kelly and Stephen's most favorite sanctuaries. Now, I'm not gonna lie folks... I was more than a little nervous a few times. I'm not much of outdoorsy type, I like city life and sidewalks. This was a stretch (literally) for me but I loved every minute of it. And I thank these two so much for getting me out of my confort zone and into the wilderness. Another giant leap for She-N-He!
Susanne and Scott - getting married in New Orleans this month, I'm so thrilled for them.
The super lovely Nicole and Sam married at Vista West Ranch on April 15 - tax day.
Lauren -N- Kevin, both video game creators met in the dark room of a gaming studio ;) They added a second photo session to their original package so they could incorporate so many beloved locations in Austin. We shot at Mayfield Park (a very special place for them), John Bremond Jr. House (Lauren LOVED the stained glass), Pierre Vermont home, and Big Top Candy (Just for giggles - and did we ever...).
Natalie and Ryan have been together since high school, they have been living a quiet, practically married life, ever since, with their family including their dog in Austin, Tx. They finally decided it "was time," they were ready for that next step. They're ready to start a family and they just wanted to share their obvious commitment with family and friends as they launch into the next phase.
Thuy -N- Brannon Met through mutual friends and their romance has been a whirlwind. They are tying the knot on their short courtship in just 2 weeks. You just know when you know!
Marlene -N- Eric -- Mercury Hall -- 3.4.12
