Lisa and Leo enjoyed their wedding on an unbelievably nice day in January at the Shoreline Grill, in Austin. We met Lisa at the Four Seasons, where she got ready with her mom in what was the calmest pre-wedding bridal suite I have ever been in. Lisa and Leo shared their First Glance out by the water, and then prepared for the gorgeous outdoor ceremony. They had a fabulous idea for addressing the different languages spoken by their families – Leo read his vows to Lisa in English, and Lisa read the same vows back to Leo in Spanish. So sweet! We loved the live band playing traditional Latin American music at the reception. Congratulations, Lisa and Leo!
Lisa and Leo
January 10, 2010 - 11:36 am - The pictures are wonderful. You are a beautiful couple inside and out.
Courtney and Tats – engaged!
Courtney and Tats met about three years ago, at a mutual friend’s house. Courtney’s interest was piqued immediately, and she told all of her friends about the cute guy she had met. At first, they only ran into each other occasionally, but they soon found more and more reasons to hang out together. Before long, they were best friends. When Courtney’s dad met and actually liked Tats, Courtney knew he was a keeper. Their foundation of true friendship has made their love that much more enjoyable… they always have fun together, and it shows!
Tats recently told Courtney he was taking her out to breakfast, but he stopped at “their spot” at Town Lake, first. He proposed to her there, and she began to laugh hysterically! Nervous reactions aside, she said yes, of course. Afterwards, Tats brought her to the Driskill for breakfast, as promised. The newly engaged couple were met there by Courtney’s parents! Tats had called them on their anniversary to ask for their daughter’s hand in marriage, and flew them in from Mississippi to surprise Courtney. Awww!
November 20, 2009 - 9:49 am - Awwwww!!!! So cute!
November 20, 2009 - 12:46 pm - Thanks Laura and Eric I love the pictures! We had so much fun.
November 20, 2009 - 6:46 pm - Congratulations guys
November 21, 2009 - 4:58 pm - Love the photos! Congratulations Tats and Courtney!!
November 23, 2009 - 9:52 am - Courtney!!! I love the photos! That candy store looks amazing, and I WANT to go there! I LOVE the one of ya'll eating ice cream and of him kissing you on the cheek! They are natural and I love your laugh!!!
November 24, 2009 - 9:47 am - These could be from a magazine! They're REALLY good!!! I like that Tats is holding mint chocolate chip ice cream. I guess he has good taste in just about everything! He IS a keeper, Court!
November 25, 2009 - 10:25 am - Great job as always, Laura and Eric! Congrats, Courtney and Tats! You two are adorable! Looking forward to the wedding here at The Allan House.
November 25, 2009 - 7:46 pm - Courtney you look sooo HAPPY!!!!! that makes me so happy to see you happy, you really deserve to have that kind of happiness and love in your life! congratulations to you both
November 25, 2009 - 9:28 pm - Oh. My. Goodness! These are such good pics...I LOVE them. Are there more? YAY for Courtney and Tats!
November 26, 2009 - 12:48 am - Congrats Courtney! Pictures are nearly as sweet as you! So happy for you guys. And just when we were thinking "Uhhh..What's he waiting for? She's obviously a catch!" and then...BAM! We are sharing in all of your happiness.
November 26, 2009 - 3:14 pm - Great pics and a great story, you guys! I am so very happy for you and wish you all the best.
November 26, 2009 - 9:14 pm - Love the pics! My fav is the one of you guys against the wall with the painting...very unique! CONGRATS!
November 27, 2009 - 1:35 am - Quite the snazzy pictures! And what a great engagement morning :)
November 27, 2009 - 6:37 pm - Congratulations!!!! Way to go Courtney! Looks like you found a great guy. Welcome to the family Tats!
November 28, 2009 - 12:29 am - Fabulous shots, you two. And what a candy store!!
November 29, 2009 - 8:00 pm - Congratulations!!! We are happy for both of you! Tats we welcome you to the Fam!!
November 30, 2009 - 9:24 pm - WOW - what fantastic pictures! You guys are so beautiful! Congratulations! Radhi and Soham
November 30, 2009 - 9:28 pm - These pictures are too cute! Oh my dear sweet baby! I am deliciously excited for you guys. Who would had thought my little Court would be getting married. You are all grown up and have turned out to be a beautiful young lady. Dad and I are extremely proud of you. You truly deserve all the happiness your little heart can contain. Tats, we could not have asked for a better soon to be son-in-law.
November 30, 2009 - 9:36 pm - These pictures are very nice (and you know how picky I am about pictures). As I was looking through them I was thinking "ahhh, how nice..." until I saw Tats' hand on your butt/hip. Then I thought "stop right there...". Anyhow, I love you very much and am very happy for you both.
December 1, 2009 - 10:28 am - Congrats! What a beautiful and happy couple! I don't think I could pick a favorite pix. They are all INCREDIBLE! We are so happy for you two!!
December 1, 2009 - 11:14 am - The pictures are AMAZING!!! I want one of each :-P Congrats on the engagement. I am so happy for the both of you. WooHoo!!!!
December 1, 2009 - 3:09 pm - You both look great! Congrats! Countdown begins...
December 2, 2009 - 10:28 am - Wow! Those pictures are amazing. What a beautiful couple! Y'all make Brangelina look like Susan Boyle!
December 2, 2009 - 10:32 am - Court the pics are awesome!! I love the ice cream shot!! I am so excited for you both and wish you all the best - you certainly deserve it!
December 6, 2009 - 11:34 pm - Qtest couple in Austin. Congratulations to you both!
December 7, 2009 - 1:13 pm - These pictures are GREAT!! You are a beautiful couple! We wish you all the best. Congratulations!!
December 14, 2009 - 10:29 am - Seriously, you two are in the wrong line of work. You should both be doing magazine ads. What an absolutely beautiful couple. (And, Courtney, you're right. He IS a hottie!) You make such a cute pair. Congratulations. Can't wait to see the wedding in February.
December 16, 2009 - 12:20 am - These pics are awesome! Sandy and I are very happy for you and Tats and we look forward to meeting your future husband. You both look great together and you look very very happy...that makes us happy! Congrats!
Nicole and Brian – engaged!
Nicole and Brian met through a mutual friend when they were in college. Upon seeing him, Nicole told her friends she was “calling dibs”. They went through all the usual young-love-drama, and got to enjoy growing up together. Brian first told Nicole he loved her while they were on vacation in Canada, in a hot tub surrounded by ten foot high snow. Nicole was so excited and nervous, that she could only blurt out “thanks!” in response.
Earlier this year, Brian took Nicole’s dad out to dinner. It was his turn to be excited and nervous, because he was there to ask Nicole’s dad for permission to marry his one and only daughter! Once he had the go-ahead, he couldn’t wait to propose. After dinner, he met Nicole to watch Robbie Knievel jump three semi trucks in front of the state capitol. She was grabbing a bottle of wine when he took her arm and said he needed to tell her something. When she turned, she was shocked (and thrilled!) to find him on one knee. Just afterwards, Robbie jumped the trucks, fireworks starting going off, and celebration broke out all over the place. Nicole felt like it was all for them!
November 20, 2009 - 11:11 am - Laura & Eric - I love them! I can't believe they are up so fast. You two are wonderful and we are very lucky to have ya'll as a part of our special day. I can not wait to see the rest of the photos! -Nicole
November 20, 2009 - 11:17 am - These are sooo cute, I can't wait to see more!! My favorite is the one sitting at the table where y'all just look perfect together and so happy in love!! Love you guys!!
November 20, 2009 - 11:19 am - You guys look great!
November 20, 2009 - 11:28 am - These pictures are beautiful!
November 20, 2009 - 12:40 pm - Love the photos can't wait to see the rest of them.
November 20, 2009 - 1:15 pm - Great photos, very "Nicole and Brian"! Can't wait till March! Congrats you two, yall are awesome!
November 20, 2009 - 5:35 pm - Congrats Nicole and Brian!
November 20, 2009 - 5:36 pm - Wonderful photos!
November 21, 2009 - 2:48 pm - I LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE! You guys are the cutest ever! :)
November 21, 2009 - 10:20 pm - Great pictures! You two look so happy and that makes me happy! I can't wait until the wedding!
November 21, 2009 - 10:42 pm - These are amazing and look so natural! The outdoor settings are my favorite!
November 22, 2009 - 8:46 pm - Looking good, I can't wait for the wedding! -JBo
November 23, 2009 - 3:14 pm - Haha I hadn't ever heard the "I love you" story. Hilarious. Good looking pictures you two.
November 25, 2009 - 7:49 pm - Those pictures are amazing! Im glad you are going to be a Gilbert now!
November 29, 2009 - 6:10 pm - What a lucky guy that Brian is to have swooped you up. Sure looks like real love to me! May you both be blessed with many years together.
December 1, 2009 - 4:35 pm - Cousin! You look so gorgeous and I love the pictures!
December 1, 2009 - 4:37 pm - Great pictures, you two are so lucky!
December 1, 2009 - 4:39 pm - LOVE THE PICTURES!! Let me see the rest Nicole!!
December 1, 2009 - 4:42 pm - Great pictures, great story, and great couple. Congrats!
December 1, 2009 - 4:45 pm - Wonderful pictures - I love them! I can't wait until the wedding. Love, Lindsey
December 2, 2009 - 12:04 am - I really like the pictures and enjoyed having them taken. I can't wait for us to decide and order some! Thank you for taking the time to take such great photos.
Jenny and Aaron
Jenny and Aaron are yet another success story for Match.com! They had an instant connection, dated three times in the first week, and just never stopped. For her birthday, Aaron took Jenny on a surprise weekend getaway to the snowy little German-themed town of Leavenworth. They stayed in a romantic bed-and-breakfast, and spent their weekend taking horse-drawn sleigh rides, limousine wine tours, and enjoying a holiday lighting ceremony. Aaron also gave Jenny the best birthday present she had ever received: a gorgeous sparkler to warm up her ring finger!
A few years ago, we had the pleasure of photographing Jenny’s sister’s wedding. It was wonderful seeing Christie and Andrew again, and we are über excited about their baby on the way!
November 6, 2009 - 1:09 pm - Thanks for bringing our special day to life through your pictures, Laura and Eric! We had a great time with you two.
November 6, 2009 - 1:11 pm - Thanks Anthology! You guys rock and captured our day perfectly.
November 9, 2009 - 3:48 pm - These images are incredibly gorgeous. They definitely capture the day - a lovely and cozy fall celebration. xoxo jennifer seaton
November 9, 2009 - 5:10 pm - Wow...these are amazing! Can't wait to see the rest!
November 9, 2009 - 5:34 pm - Brilliant pictures!! Cannot wait to see more.
November 9, 2009 - 7:23 pm - Beautiful pictures of such a beautiful couple!
November 9, 2009 - 10:43 pm - Very nice - Aaron and Jenny's wedding was one of the most fun I have ever attended.
November 14, 2009 - 9:59 pm - These are wonderful! It looks like a lovely day and I like your story!
November 16, 2009 - 8:08 pm - Beautiful pictures! I'm excited to see more. :)
November 18, 2009 - 3:23 pm - Oh Jenny . .. I just ABSOLUTELY LOVE the pictures! love love love them !
November 18, 2009 - 3:28 pm - beautiful!
November 18, 2009 - 3:42 pm - Gorgeous photos of the gorgeous couple! I can't wait to see more of them.
November 18, 2009 - 3:44 pm - Congratulations to the newlyweds! These photos captured some wonderful memories. ;-)
November 18, 2009 - 4:04 pm - A and J, what amazing photos! Love them!
November 18, 2009 - 4:53 pm - What GORGEOUS pics of an amazing day!! Congrats Jenny and Aaron!!!
November 18, 2009 - 5:05 pm - Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful....I am at a loss for words. Such a fantastic weekend!! xoxo
November 18, 2009 - 8:16 pm - What a fun wedding - the pictures are beautiful.
November 18, 2009 - 8:22 pm - I don't think I have ever seen wedding photo's that capture the "feeling" of the day quite like these did. Beautiful Day, Beautiful Pictures.
November 19, 2009 - 10:34 am - The images are great. You captured the love and spirit of the day. Thank you!
November 19, 2009 - 4:48 pm - Jenny, you look stunning! What gorgeous photos of you and your handsome husband. So happy for you both!!
November 20, 2009 - 10:13 am - What a perfect day! You both look unbelievable and we'll remember that day forever!
November 21, 2009 - 12:44 pm - These pictures are beautiful! We are so happy for the both of you.
November 25, 2009 - 1:02 am - Jenny and Aaron, Great pictures! It was a beautiful wedding and such a good looking couple, congrats to both of you.
November 27, 2009 - 5:58 pm - Great pictures by great photographers.
November 27, 2009 - 5:59 pm - This allowed me to re-live the day all over again. Beautiful pictures of a wonderful day.
November 28, 2009 - 2:28 pm - It was so fun to work with Eric again! We had a great time, and there are amazing pictures to show for it. Thanks!
Carly and Thomas
Carly and Thomas met two years ago, while playing on a co-ed volleyball team. At first, Carly thought they were total opposites: He was an Italian Texas Longhorn Cowboy; she was an all-american Oklahoma Sooner. When he bought her queso and a beer after a game, she wasn’t sure what to think. Her (obviously brilliant) friends all liked Thomas, though, and encouraged her to give him a chance. So Carly and Thomas had their first date at Roy’s, where they talked non-stop for four hours, and knew right away it was a done deal. It didn’t take long for these two to figure out that their differences really complimented each other, and they are a stronger couple because of them. Thomas planned to propose to Carly during a canoe trip. They were supposed to stop at the Four Seasons, where Carly’s dog Lola was waiting with champagne. The UT rowing competition was going on, though, so they couldn’t pull over there. Thomas found another pretty spot, hopped out of the canoe, and got down on one knee. He then surprised her again with a huge engagement party at Roy’s (if you’re paying attention, you’ll remember that this is where they had their first date!) with his entire family, her sister, and her closest friends – some of whom flew in just for the occasion. After the romantic proposal and fantastic party, she was completely floored when she woke up the next morning to yet another surprise – the rest of her family was waiting to meet the newly-engaged couple at brunch! Not surprising at all, Carly says this is the best weekend of their lives together so far…
October 13, 2009 - 10:07 pm - Great work!! We can't wait for their wedding day!
Leah and Ryan
Leah and Ryan met while attending Texas State University. They both worked in a shop selling vintage music, clothing, and wares. They started out as friends, but their love for all things vintage was soon overcome by a love for all things each other. Together, they graduated college, moved to Austin, found jobs, changed careers, and eventually bought a house. Just after placing the offer on that house, Ryan collected plants native to all of the places they had been together, created a charming love garden in their new backyard, and brought Leah there to ask her to spend her life with him! They held their vintage-inspired wedding at the very fabulous Great Oaks Manor in Houston, TX. We love this place, and especially enjoyed playing with Leah and Ryan in the “Shady Lady” room…
Christina and Xan
Christina and Xan celebrated their wedding at The Allan House, in downtown Austin. They laughed all through their ceremony (their newly-ordained officiant referred to Alexander as “Alexandria” more than once). You have to love a bride and groom who will enjoy themselves even when things don’t go quite as planned, and especially those who will also insist afterwards that it was perfect, and they wouldn’t have had it any other way…. The cake (made by the maid of honor) featured a cool water bowl feature that we haven’t seen before. We also haven’t ever seen dancing quite like Xan’s, although it was obviously well-known and much appreciated by all of their guests!
Stephanie and Ryan – engaged!
Stephanie and Ryan met in college here in Texas, then moved to Los Angeles together. They lived near a custom jewelry shop, so when he was ready to ask Stephanie to be his wife, Ryan went in and designed the ring himself (and did a stunning job!). The couple had planned a trip to San Diego, and Ryan decided to propose to her there. The moment the ring was ready, though, he realized he was far too excited to wait another week. He ran home to their apartment, and proposed to her right away! Once engaged, they came back to the Lone Star State – Ryan says L.A. was great, but he’s too much of a Texas boy to stay away. Their wedding will take place at Vintage Villas in May, and I am so excited. Maybe not quite as excited as Stephanie and Ryan, but still.
by Laura
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