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Meg & Travis :: New Years Eve Wedding at the W Hotel in Austin, TX

January 11, 2012 Posted in Austin Wedding Photography * W Hotel Wedding

I’ve been excited about Meg & Travis’ big New Year’s Eve wedding at the W Hotel all year! It went above and beyond my imagination with it’s modern high-fashion vibe, vibrant color palette, ghost chairs, and of course… a really fabulous couple! But the wedding was also about family, and the couple made sure to emphasize the sweet moments as well. In memory of her dad, Meg’s dress was accessorized with a hand-sewn blue heart from one of his old baseball jerseys. The perfect “something blue”. Full of joy and smiles, Meg’s Godfather Gino walked her down the aisle to an ecstatic Travis. The look on his face was priceless. Clink & Prive Floral blew my camera’s mind with the creative and lush reception set-up. At the strike of midnight, the couple took the stage over from the band and counted down in front of a giant LED screen, followed by confetti canons and noise makers as the clock struck midnight. This group of friends and family sure knew how to party, but the reception ended with a bang when the bride and groom crowd surfed their way through the last song. AWESOME!!!

engagement ring champagne and hair flower

jimmy choo bridal shoes with rhinestones

ghost chairs at ceremony with Ilios lighting

bride laughs as she walks down the aisle

happy bride during ceremony processional

VENDORS:: Venue & Catering : W Hotel Austin // Wedding Cake : Michelle’s Patissere // Rentals & Linens : Marquee Rents // Lighting : ILIOS // Hair and Make up Stylists : Propaganda Hair Group // Ceremony Music : Mark Anthony Cruz // Band : Les and the Funk Mob // DJ : Penguin Entertainment // Florist : Prive Floral // Wedding Coordinators :: Clink Events // Photographer : Cory Ryan Photography

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Sarah & Jeff :: Quirky Vulcan Video and St. Edwards University Engagement Photos

January 9, 2012 Posted in Austin Engagement Photography * Austin Portrait Photographer * Austin Wedding Photography

Sarah & Jeff aren’t getting married until January of 2013, but we all thought it would be cool to go ahead and do their engagement session now! They were looking for a little more of a “fun”, a little less “traditional”, so we hit some of their favorite Austin spots in this south Austin engagement session. First up was Vulcan Video where we raided the cult section (their favorite genre). Did you ever notice the crazy igloo shaped brick alcove in the back of Vulcan? Me neither, but it sure made for cool photos! Next we hit the road making our way down south to their alma matter, St. Ed’s University. (Did I mention Sarah is brilliant and just finished defending her Master’s thesis when we did this shoot? True story!) At the very end, we shot the couple with their CATS! Ok, cat photos. But STILL, I love that idea! Couples will often bring their dogs for the photos, so why not the cats.?! I now feel guilty that I didn’t include my cat in our Christmas cards. I am a bad cat owner now. Anyway, I really appreciated the awesomeness of this unique idea!

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Mansion at Judges’ Hill Wedding in Austin, TX :: Courtney & Jason

December 17, 2011 Posted in Austin Wedding Photography * Mansion At Judges' Hill Wedding Photography

Courtney & Jason’s wedding was the perfect exclamation point to the end of my November weddings! After shooting their Domain engagement session and Courtney’s CTC Gardens bridal photos, I knew this night would be a show stopper! Held at one of my favorite downtown venues, The Mansion at Judge’s Hill was the perfect backdrop for this sunset patio ceremony and took place right when the fall Austin weather was at it’s best. These high school sweethearts started out with a sweet and sentimental “first look” on the veranda, followed by their wedding gift exchange. The sentimental penny theme went from Jason’s new cuff links, all the way down the ceremony aisle, and scattered among the guest tables. The pennies represented Courtney’s Papa, who was a very important part of her life and recently passed on. Blossom Floral Artistry did an amazing job creating a ceremony backdrop of crystal beads combined with yellow and fuchsia orchids. Gorgeous! As the sun set, the couple exchanged their vows and headed upstairs to get the party started. Talk about a family of dancers – everyone tore up the dance floor all night long – with a short break only to cut the cakes and fuel back up. The groom’s cake, an EL CAMINO on a RICE KRISPY road, blew me away with it’s awesomeness. You know you want a bite! The end of the night came to a close with a romantic horse & carriage exit.

the bride wore silver sequined ballet flats

bride doing her make-up in a circular mirror

bride receives hugs from her friend and her mom

bride getting into her wedding dress with lots of buttons

bride and groom right after their first look

bride and groom looking into each other's eyes

bride and groom on verada with white columns

couple kissing on a staircase in black and white

beaded ceremony curtain backdrop with fuschia and yellow orchida

wedding ceremony with purple aisle runner

penny cuff links and pennies scattered on purple aisle runner

bride descends the stairs at her wedding ceremony

reaction shot as groom watches the bride come down the aisle

purple orange red and yellow flower wedding centerpieces

candle centerpiece with red and yellow rose petals

austin wedding cupcakes vanilla white icing

orange orchid centerpiece with framed photos

words of advice for the bride and groom coasters

bride being lifted on a chair at her reception

bride and groom exit mansion on judges hill

WEDDING VENDORS : Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering :: The Mansion at Judges’ Hill // Florist :: Blossom’s Floral Artistry // Wedding Cakes :: Blue Note Bakery // Ceremony Cello Music :: Jen Mulhern // Reception Band :: Hector Ward & The Big Time // DJ :: Chris Whitley // Lighting :: Ilios // Horse & Carriage :: Angeli Carriages // Wedding Photography :: Cory Ryan Photography

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The Club at Sonterra San Antonio, TX Wedding :: Meredith & Travis

December 14, 2011 Posted in San Antonio Wedding Photograhy * The Club At Sonterra Wedding Photography

As I write this in December, I am reflecting on what a whirl-wind year 2011 has been. But from the very beginning of the year, I’ve had a blast getting to know Meredith and Travis! In the spring, we shot their unforgettably unique baseball themed engagement session, then at the end of the summer we shot Meredith’s home-spun backyard bridal portraits. Finally November 12th came, and we shot a full day in San Antonio, TX starting with their ceremony at the gorgeous University United Methodist Church and the reception at the plush The Club at Sonterra country club. Meredith’s 11 day old niece stole the show upon arrival, but her black lab Shooter and cute family pug’s were a really close second. Cuteness overload is a great way to start off the wedding day, I tell ya!But hilarity also ensued, starting with Travis’ dads mis-matched socks, conga lines, and not ending until the Michael Jackson impersonator had a dance-off with the groom! So sit back and enjoy some of my favorites from this love and laugh filled day!

black and white image of bride getting ready

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