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The Wedding Day Myth: Seeing Each Other Before the Ceremony In old wedding myths, it was bad luck to see the bride in her dress before the wedding ceremony. This dates back to the days when marriages were arranged and the bride and groom didn’t meet till the end of the aisle. It’s said that […]

Pros and Cons of doing a first look

Weddings

Hey, hey! Congratulations on making the big decision to pop the question to your favorite person! You may be wondering where to start. The number one, most stress-free thing you can do to plan the perfect proposal is outsource it. Yep, leave it to an expert instead of trying to figure everything out yourself. Do […]

You need a proposal planner and here’s why

Client tips

As an Austin wedding photographer with nearly 15 years of experience, I’ve photographed weddings at Barr Mansion multiple times over the years. Getting Married at Barr Mansion? Here’s What You Need to Know. If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels like a secret garden meets effortlessly cool dinner party, a Barr Mansion in Austin, […]

Barr Mansion Wedding Guide | Austin Wedding Photographer Tips + Photos

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The photographer’s guide for smaller, intimate wedding venues in Austin, Texas & the Hill Country area.

Small and Intimate Wedding Venues in Austin

Weddings

After a year spent doing take-out, Cloroxing groceries, staying home and growing closer to your partner, you’re ready to pop the question with a gorgeous outdoor location where you can really set up decorations and spread out the party. If you’re planning on proposing to your partner in crime and want an intimate outdoor location […]

Intimate Proposal Locations in Austin

Proposals

If your partner is into bridges, lush gardens and beautiful flowers then you should definitely consider proposing at the Zilker Botanical Gardens. But there are two locations that make for the best backdrops so which should you choose for your Zilker Botanical Garden proposal? Austin is a natural, casual town so getting dressed up to […]