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Working with Ellen and Johan the passed year has been such a dream.  They are such an extraordinary couple, always open to new things, food, travel and building their lives together in Houston, Texas.  I enjoyed photographing their engagement session, and I knew this would be a beautiful wedding.  Ellen and her bridesmaids got ready at The Menger Hotel.  It was a relaxed morning made all the better by the mother of the bride, Martha who had planned everything so perfectly including making sure there was plenty of delicious food to snack on and keep the energy up.  

The couple were married by their home parish priests at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas.  After their beautiful catholic ceremony they joined their guests at The Witte Museum for a delicious dinner and a fun night of entertainment by Lumen Events.  It was a perfect evening before Ellen and Johan escaped for their Italian honeymoon.  See a few highlights from their wedding below and leave them some love in the comments.  

Photography: Aria Productions

Hair & Makeup: Mistique Makeup

Hotel: Menger Hotel

Church: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

Reception: Witte Museum

Catering:  Got It Covered

DJ, MC, Reception lighting, rentals: Lumen Events

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Florals:

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Crisp autumn winds blew into South Texas just in time for Tess and Mark's wedding at The Marquardt Ranch.  As I arrived, the excitement and preparations were underway.  The bride and her crew enjoyed mimosas and makeup in the comfortable bridal suite as they watched one of my all-time favorite classics: Steel Magnolias!  The boys brought the beer and set up for some lawn games.  It was a great start to a long Thanksgiving week, hanging out with their closest friends and family at their wedding in the Texas Hill Country.  

I was so honored to be selected to shoot their wedding photography after I had the pleasure to shoot Tess for her maternity portraits, and their precious baby's newborn portraits earlier this year.  I am always delighted to watch these families grow through the years.  I loved that instead of a bridal party, the couple included all of their friends and asked them to wear the wedding colors of navy, wine, coral and pink.  These colors were implemented in fresh florals provided by The Marquardt Ranch in the table decor and cake.  

Floral:  Carly's Flower Treasures

Videographer: Gerry Olert Video

Venue: The Marquardt Ranch

Hair and Makeup: Stephanie Eiland

Cake: coming soon!

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To see more pictures and look for yourself on the dance floor, click here!

Are you planning your first Thanksgiving in your new home?  I will be honest, I have never had the responsibility of planning a large family holiday dinner, because my mother is an expert at it, and I believe in letting people shine in roles they were born to play.  But when I do, I will definitely look back on this wedding for some cornucopious inspiration.  

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John and Mary Ellen had their wedding at the beginning of the fall season at Polly's Chapel outside of Bandera, Texas.  It was a small wedding so they had their close friends and family transported by bus to the remote hills of Piper's Creek to this Texas Historical landmark for the ceremony.  Mary Ellen's friend played a beautiful song on her guitar to walk her down the aisle.  The minister told the story of the history of the chapel, and how it related to this couple building their lives together in faith.  

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After the sunset ceremony, the couple hosted their guests at The Little Gretel Restaurant in Boerne, Texas across on the bank of the Cibolo Creek.  This quaint restaurant offered an intimate setting for their wedding dinner.  The couple enjoyed wine and great conversation with friends as this perfect evening came to an end.  Congratulations to Mary Ellen and John Gebhard!

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