Inspiration for your Thanksgiving table

November 16, 2016 • Leave a Comment

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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A romantic walk in the park with Arturo & Angelica

November 06, 2016 • 1 Comment

We spent a glorious Sunday afternoon with Arturo a Angelica at The San Antonio Botanical Gardens, photographing their engagement session. I loved Angelica's classy royal blue dress, and Arturo's casual but classic style. Angelica is well on her way to planning a fabulous wedding next April and we can't wait to photograph it. As we made our way through the garden, the couple changed into a more casual jeans look and engaged in a game of chess. Angelica won, not only the game, but Arturo's heart as well. Congratulations to the happy couple! Leave them some love in the comments below!!!

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Fall Wedding at Paniolo Ranch with Cy and Alyson

November 01, 2016 • Leave a Comment

It is so wonderful when you can really feel the personalities of the couple in the style, feel and ambience of their wedding day. Cy and Alyson chose the Central Texas Bed and Breakfast and wedding venue, Paniolo Ranch as the perfect location for their outdoor ceremony. The bridal suite alone, which overlooks the rolling hills of the cattle-lined ranch is such a fabulous reason to get married there. The couple are major foodies and decided to have their favorite Food Truck cater the wedding dinner as well as a salsa bar for their guests to munch as they danced the night away. I love that the resident cat weaved her way in and out of the rock benches during their ceremony. As Alyson walked down the aisle she exclaimed how happy she was to have her closest friends and family around her during this special moment. Congratulations to Cy and Alyson! Leave them some love below in the comments!!!

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Engagement Portraits at The Pearl with Nicole, Tim and Moxy!!!

October 18, 2016 • Leave a Comment

Meet Moxy! He's a happy pup when someone gives him a chicken biscuit, takes him for a walk around The Pearl, and let's him explore the river turtles while wearing a perfect blue bowtie! He's super excited his parents Nicole and Tim will be getting married next spring! Take a look at their engagement session and leave them your well-wishes below!!!

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Video: Ina's Bridal Photoshoot at Southwest School of Art

October 11, 2016 • Leave a Comment

My first time meeting Ina Minjarez was at her bridal photoshoot at Southwest School of Art on a warm September afternoon. I was blown away by her grace, poise and beauty, and I loved her elegantly ruched taffeta wedding gown with bell train. Southwest School of Art offers an amazing location for a bridal session, with large vaulted ceilings, historic stained glass and magnificent chandeliers. The addition of a stone open air patio leading up to a Gazebo overlooking the San Antonio Riverwalk also adds a perfect outdoor setting for this location. Watch the video with some of my favorite images from her photoshoot!

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