Amanda -N- Corey / Just Married! - Austin Wedding Photographer

Ahhh... Amanda and Corey, I sure am going to miss these guys! We have been working on their wedding for well over a year. They didn't have it in their budget at the time to schedule an engagement session. So at the end of the wedding we were able to instead do an after session with them at Lustre Pearl. I know it's a bit over used, but for good reason, what a gold mine. That place is amazing, so beautiful. It was so exciting to shoot there, every corner offers a new perspective. And these two rocked it out. If you'd like to revisit Amanda and Corey's wedding photos click <here.> If you'd like to see Amanda and Corey invitation suite or save the date cards click each respectively. Steve (He) also sent A+C a variety of concepts for their cards and you've already sent the final, so here are the other concepts. Lots of links, if you made it through enjoy the rest of these amazing images. We were all VERY happy.

i think i might have memorized every single pixel of the ones on your blog. i've looked at them about 2 million times :) -Amanda Hendrix

so, i think i've looked through our gallery at least three times already :) -Amanda Hendrix

i loooove them

-Amanda Hendrix

Group Shots - Austin Wedding Photographer

I think you'd be surprised if you knew how many people come to my office and tell me, "I don't want group shot. My mom wants group shots but, it's not important to me." For that reason I don't show them a lot, when I make a sample book I often leave them out because there are more desirable shots. When I was married I handed our photographer a list of a million shots and he had to gently inform me that there would not be enough time to accomplish all of that. While these are not necessarily the shots we hang on our walls, they are images we cherish just like the rest of our collection. My husbands grandmother is no longer with us, but she was in those group shots. My mom doesn't dance or do any socializing so the only shots of her from our wedding were in the group shots. I know they take some time to do, and it's always the most tedious part of your wedding, but you'll be happy you did. Because we don't post them and show them off that much I thought I would put together a blog post with group shots so you can see our approach to wedding group shots and see that these aren't your momma's group shots, they're all your own.

Thanks for looking.

Elizabeth -N- Rich - Austin Wedding Photographer

Elizabeth -N- Rich are from Rochester, NY. They moved to Austin just this last year. They decided to have a small, very small, ceremony in Austin to commemorate their union. They're planning a big reception in their home town this spring. Their guests included both sets of parents and themselves at the Zilker Botanical Gardens. They held their reception dinner at Red's Porch on South Lamar, which was proceeded with pints of beer and games of washers, of course.

Amanda -N- Corey - Austin Wedding Photographer

Mr and Mrs Cardigan.

mel! they're so amazing. I was super nervous to open them because i've only been waiting for them for what? like....a year and a half?! but they seriously exceed any expectations. amazing. I'm so excited.

--Mr and Mrs. Hendrix

for the record she booked us a year and half ago, she hasn't been waiting that long, just for the record.

Venue/Catering: Vintage Villas

DJ: Complete Music

DOC: Christina Alfonso with Ventana Productions

Cupcakes: Be My Cupcake

Flowers: The Glass Fountain

'50's Palm Springs inspired wedding day shoot II - Austin Wedding Photographer

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

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

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.

'50's Palm Springs inspired wedding day shoot - Austin Wedding Photographer

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

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

place cards - custom designed by He of She-N-He

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.

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

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.

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.

Fatiya -N- Chris - Austin Wedding Photographer

Fatiya and Chris Married!

Photography - She-N-He Photography and Design

Location - Hacienda del Lago

Duane -N- DeVere - Austin Wedding Photographer

Duane and DeVere had to get married in Washington DC because their marriage rights are not recognized in Texas, yet.

The pics are incredible!!! We are thrilled with them.

--DeVere Kutscher

Photography: She-N-He Photography and Design - Melanie Grizzel - 512.351.9314 - she@she-n-he.com

Ceremony and Reception: Hacienda del Lago – Suellen Jordan – 512.496.0099 – info@laketravisevents.com

Coordinator: Three Apples Events – Margaret Bedikian – 713.504.6358 – margaret@threeapplesevents.com

Caterer: Pink Avocado – Brenton Schumacher – 512.739.3399 – info@pinkavocadocatering.com

Music: Full Circle Media – Kevin Smith – 512.762.6742 – kgsmith@mac.com

Florist: Transplants – Antonio Bond – 512.619.7531 – antoniobond2@yahoo.com

Shuttles: Transportation Consultants – Bill Talley – 512-930-4835 – bill@transconsultants.com

Rentals: Marquee Rentals – Ann Evans – 512-491-7368 – ann@marqueerents.com

Sara -N- Dylan --- Austin Wedding Photographer

I am madly in love with Sara and Dylan, not only are they completely adorable but they are both about a sweet as could possibly be.

Sara and Dylan met in school in Austin. Sara went with Dylan to LA to pursue a career in acting, she is in school studying library science. Their wedding was a family affair, Sara's distant cousin from Houston was their planner, and an exceptional planner at that. Sara's sister is a florist, and did all of the flowers, which were exquisite. Sara and I are not related ;)

Wow! These are beautiful! Thank You  Thank You  Thank You!

-Sara

Photography: She-N-He

Flowers: Leah Proctor of Zinnia and Co.

Planner: Tessa Dorrell

Catering: Pascal's Catering Company

Cake: Blue Note Bakery

Music: Warren Hood

Venue: Mercury Hall

Stationary: Birdy Blue Design

Hair: George Oberg

Jewelry: Claude Morady

Officiant: Mark Cohen

Linsey -N- Marcos - Austin Wedding Photographer

I met Linsey and Marcos over a year ago and I am madly in love with them. The only time Linsey's amazing smile is replaced is when she is shedding some sarcastic, questionable quip. She makes me laugh and leap with joy when I witness the love the two of them share with each other and their young son. I'm really happy to know them. Thank you guys for having us along for the ride. Congratulations! Can't wait to photograph your family, spring?

I just finished looking at them and...... I LOVE THEM!!! I`m still not very photogenic but considering that.. :) There is a great one of my mom and grandma....she`ll love it!

---Linsey

She's trying a fig from the tree we're shooting next to. Not quite ripe.

Reunion Ranch - Location/Catering/Ceremony Site

Tiffany Brookner of Shortcakes - Cake

Katie -N- Ben - Austin Wedding Photographer

St. Ignatius Church - Austin, Tx

I met Katie all by herself about a year or so ago, and I didn't think much of it, she says my fiance doesn't like pictures... I get that all the time. I am really good with making nice with people who don't like the camera. This was different. I met Ben in the lobby of St. Ignatius Church in Austin, Tx, his  first words to me were along the lines of I hate pictures and I didn't want a photographer. He was a tough egg to crack, he was a super sweet guy but these few slices of glass between us, were the deal breaker.  But you'd never know by looking at these photos just how much he hated the process.

Yay!!!!!  Those were SO much fun to look at!!!  They are awesome!! --Katie Reeder

St. Ignatius Church - Mercury Hall

Church- St. Ignatius

Reception- Mercury Hall

Food- Curra's

Cakes- Sentelli's Bakery

Bouquets- Bouquets of Austin

Dress- Unbridaled

Band- Two High String Band

Art Show at Dress Shop - Austin Wedding Photographer

Incase you missed the whole show at Dress a few weeks ago, here are some shots from the set-up.

The show is still up, in part, at Dress Shop click here for their website. Stop in and have a look.

See you next week, with the surprise introduction to our next post wedding bride!

Introducing Brandi -N- Lee -Austin Wedding Photographer

Can you tell me about your wedding?

Okay, here we go, it was an amazing, perfect day! The weather was just how we wanted it, 55-60 degrees, overcast, perfect February day, and it started to rain just as we were running to the car! The Barr Mansion was a wonderful venue, so helpful and accommodating, not to mention gorgeous. They did the cake, food, set-up, clean-up, coordinating, etc and it's all organic! We had 75 people for a very intimate setting, which is just what we wanted. Sorry, but if I haven't talked to you in 2 years, family or not, my wedding day is not the day to catch up and make small talk,) Tough! My dress was just right, perfectly tailored to me! Everyone, including Lee and I laughed and cried and it was one of those very memorable weddings with a lot of love and meaning! Everyone kept telling us how us it was!

What was most important to you before the wedding? and after?

Before: As far as vendors go: Photography. The other overall important thing to us was cohesion!! We had many small very special details, and I wanted it to still all look very focused.

After: We hoped that the pictures would turn out amazing! Everyone had a wonderful time, the food, venue, music were all great, so we were just hoping the pictures were great, I don't love the camera and was afraid it wouldn't love me back!

What was the most memorable detail?

The most memorable detail for us was that we did so much of it ourselves! The table numbers, the signs for everything with our own design, like the parking sign, the name cards attached to the food we used for the place cards, the antique scale we bought to put the chocolate truffles on, the Sangria we made, etc

what was the greatest detail from your wedding?

Ceremony: Our vows, the random cat, Chuck- our efficient

Reception: Toasts (really amazing), Music, Cake- Be-a-utiful!!! Oh, and "The Dress"- (it was meant to be capitalized)

After: The photos, everyone goes ape-shit over the book, they can't believe how amazing it was!

do you have any regrets?

A couple that I wish to not go in to online. For the most part no, just 2 things!

Are you planning your own wedding, do you have anything you’d like to ask Brandi? Post them in the comments section and Brandi will do her best to answer your burning questions?

Ruhi -N- Chandler - Austin Wedding Photographer

The lovely Ruhi -N- Chandler Location - Mercury Hall

Flowers - Fabian Salcedo

Cupcakes - Sugar Mama's Bakeshop

Catering - Zocalo Cafe

Road Trip - An Engagement - Austin Wedding Photographer

Next Thursday we are going to introduce for the first time, Road Trip - an Engagement.

These were the out-takes

Come on out to see us on Thursday.

Details to follow.

Take the top down and let Melanie Grizzel of She-n-He Photography and Design take you on love's journey by way of a photo exhibit featuring fashions from Dress Shop and the roadways and road stops of Central Texas. The exhibit features husband-and-wife model duo Leah and Taylor Muse. Leah is also a photographer and Taylor is a member of the local band, Quiet Company.

Grizzel found her inspiration in the stops along Highway 290 near Manor and Elgin, places like the 290 Cafe and a field of tall, yellow sun flowers on Hwy 290.

Complimentary champagne will be served at this open-house style reception.

Thursday, Sept. 30th Dress Shop 315 Congress (above Elephant Room & below Kyoto Sushi) 6-9pm Brought to you by Pickie Pie Productions, LLC & Dress Shop. A special thanks to Megan Pierce for her convertible! Vrrrooom!

Aileen -N- Jeremy / Austin Wedding Photographer

They're from LA he is a movie producer and she's a novelist, they wanted have the ultimate "southern" wedding.

Aileen Did her own make-up and her sister did her hair. She looking stunning.

The beauitful flowers were provided by Erin at Rosehip Flora. She really brought home the southern wedding theme with her beautful arrangements.

The wedding was heald at the beautiful Star Hill Ranch.

Star Hill's atomosphere was perfect for A+J

Jeremy knew just the designer to create his one of kind New Orleans inspired sear suckers.

Ode to Jeremy and his love of comics, Aileen found these heart shaped comics on Etsy. The place with filled with little perfect details. Eye Candy.

Jeremy and his groomsman found and purchased their white chucks the morning of the wedding, nothing like waiting until the last possible second guys ;P

Dagar's Catering provided the delicious eats. Complete with a tree with bowls of different salsas hangin from it, beautiful!

Jeremy knew justthe designer to create their suits so he and his groomsman flew to New York, got fitted for their suits and their designer knocked them out in 2 days. I doubt he got any sleep those 2 days.

Dagars also provided gingham and burlap for the perfect decor!

lovelies.

a sweet and weepy Jeremy.

elated couple.

Aileen's hand made heart place-cards.

husband and wife.

mmmm Simon Lee Bakery.

Aileen and Jeremy were heading to Disney World for their honeymoon. It was Aileen's first time there, and she was beside herself with excitement to go. The firsworks were on a remote for them to start. and "It's a Small World" played while their fireworks fired and they departed. It was perfect.

She-N-He Photogrpahy and Design

Something To Celebrate

Dagar's Catering Simon Lee Rosehip Flora Brent Warnock Complete Music - Coy Galloway Transportation Consultants Charlie Johnson Fireworks

8.31.10 Carly -N- Chad Austin Wedding Photographer

Finally my first real post in the age or Wordpress, let me know if you have any problems with it. Remember, please, leave comments, I love em' I met Carly -N- Chad a little over a year ago. Carly was a little disenfranchised with wedding photography. Shall we say, at the end of her rope. Luckily we changed her mind and followed both she and Chad through their entire engagement. We did an engagement session and later added a bridal session. We have had a wonderful run together. I'm gonna miss them. I want them to have babies right away so we can photograph those gorgeous babies, in due time. They're getitng their lives started now doing important things to change the world. I'm excited for their futures.

Caterer - Trattoria Lisina Ceremony + Reception Site - Mandola Estate Winery Videographer & DJ - Altared Wedding Productions Wedding Musicians - the band Adelynn Cake - Groom's Cakes - Mandola's Italian Market Wedding Favors - "Thanks to All, We had a Ball!" cake balls by Julie Shussler of Juleen's Flowers - Love Punk Events Hair Stylist - Tammie Garza Make-Up Artist - Maris Malone-Calderon Makeup Artists; artist: Maggie Bosworth Wedding Dress - Casablanca gown purchased at Alexia Gavela Wedding Shoes -  Toms Venue Rentals - Mancino Iron Works - Dripping Springs Party Rentals

200th post - Austin Wedding Photographer

I couldn't be happier about writing our 200th posts!

There are a couple of super exciting things coming down the pike, today!

1st Tonight we'll be joining forces with Dress Shop for the launch of Austin Fashion Week.

Fashion Week begins with Dress Shop and She-N-He Photography and Design.

Join us for Dress Shop's first anniversary. What a perfect excuse to get the girls out!

Looking for something perfectly adorable, you'll find it at Dress Shop on August 16 at 6pm- Anniversary special discounts apply for one night only.

Come out and enjoy cocktails from Tito's Vodka and Waialua Soda, you'll also enjoy mini makeovers from Evie Evan, great jewelry designs by Taylor Moseley, giveaways and great company! Come early and bring your friends - gift bags will be given to the first 50 people to arrive!

2nd Check out our feature on Wedding Channel "Wedding of the Day."

Thank you for looking, we'll see you soon!

---mel

Hanh-N-Sam - Austin Wedding Photographer

Hanh and Sam met in high school in all of those nerdy science classes and clubs. They dated for more than 10 years, through college and moving to New York for Hahn's medical school. Sam works on the floor of the New York stock exchange.

Hanh is Vietnamese and Sam, is not. To satisfy family tradition they held a Vietnamese service at 9am on the Saturday morning.

The tradition is, Sam and his family and friends, all those who wish to join Hahn's family walk to Hanh's house with all of their gifts and a feast to present to her family. Everyone fills the tiny living room separated in the middle, and Hanh and Sam marry in the middle of the room.

They feasted and communed for while in the afternoon then changed into a more America attire and rejoined their families in the early evening for a more America style wedding reception.

The beautiful cupcake display was provided by Sweetish Hill.

The reception was held at the very lovely Casa Blanca with delicious Vietnamese inspired fair from Pink Avocado.

They were amazing. I am madly in love with the 2 of them, we had such a great time together in such a short amount of time. I wish they lived here so we could continue to watch their lives grow together, but alas i guess we'll just have to go home to New York to see them. bummer ;)

Thank you both for letting us be a part of your wonderful wedding, Congratulations!

---mel