Sara and David’s wedding was just such a joy to photograph. I had gotten to know Sara, her sister and one ultra fab bridesmaids, Alexia before the wedding and it was like I was amongst some great girlfriends on the actual wedding day. I really enjoy not only getting to know my super kind and lovely clients, but their friends and family too!  David was such a gentleman and sweetheart and Sara, the classiest and sweetest bride ever! Here are just a few of my favorite images from the day…

One of my favorite moments was when Sara and her dad were practicing their father daughter dance before she got into her dress.

She rode over to the church to have her first look in this gorgeous vintage cadillac!

And, since Sara didn’t have a bridal portrait time, she carved out a big chunk of time to take some really incredible images on the wedding day. She was an absolute vision! And that dress was so incredible

Sara was reluctant to do a first look. But I promised her, all my client’s who have been hesitant are ALWAYS glad they did it afterwards. Not one has regretted taking the time to have a private moment together.

And…she had the chicest DIY details around. Such incredible style.

If you want to watch their slideshow here:

And a few words from the Bride and Groom:

• Q. Bride: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Besides marrying David and seeing all of our friends and family- I had so much fun getting ready with my bridesmaids and hanging out on the balcony of the mansion.
• Q. Groom: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. turning around at first look to see sara for the first time – she looked amazing
• Q. Bride: What advice would you give future brides?

  A. Do a first look! I was against it at first, but it made things so much more personal. We read vows/letters we wrote to each other during our first look so we were much more at ease during the actual ceremony.
• Q. Groom: What advice would you give to future grooms?

  A. make sure you take in every moment during the day
• Q. Where did you go on your honeymoon

  A. Playa Mujeres, Mexico
• Q. Who was your dress designer

  A. Jim Hjelm
• Q. Shoe designer?

  A. Badgley Mischka
• Q. What was the song to your first dance?

  A. Crazy Love by Van Morrison (sang by Radiostar)

Ceremony: Central Christian Church

Reception: Mansion at Judge’s Hill

Also, Jessica and Ryan got hitch at a pretty damn cool photography studio out in the hill country, called the Studio at Fischer.  This was the venues first wedding and it was really quite an amazing space. In addition, this bride was lucky enough to have one of the most incredible design talents here in Austin as her sister (Olivia Sharratt from Liv by Design). Kinda lucky to have a wedding planner in the family.  And, for me, this wedding was a breath of fresh air. Its was modern, edgy and indoors with not a single mason jar to be found. Which is such a stark contrast to the vintage, rustic chic weddings that are all the rage right now. Don’t get me wrong, I love those too, but it was nice to see something different. Especially because that is not every brides style, like this city girl who lived out in L.A. for a little while.

This is one of my favorite photos!

Check out these two giving each other the ‘eye’ during their ceremony…so cute!

I love their big long head table. It had such great atmosphere!

Right after Liv gave her speech, she went over to give her sis a big hug but this big table had gotten in the way. It was actually a great moment.

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Oh, and the couple preformed a tango which was awesome!

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Congrats, I am sooo happy for you both!

• Q. Bride: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Seeing and spending alone time with Ryan before the ceremony for our first look photos was the most memorable moment. I loved sitting at our amazing head table with all of our friends too!
• Q. Groom: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Seeing Jess for the first time during our “first look” photos and hanging with the boys right before we walked out for the ceremony.
• Q. Bride: What advice would you give future brides?

  A. Relax, have FUN and be present in the moment!! The day will not go 100% as planned but it will all work out for the best so just relax and enjoy your special day.
• Q. Groom: What advice would you give to future grooms?

  A. Hold on to the rings! My best man lost Jessica’s wedding band which was later found but definitely a not-so-fun scare.

A Special Thanks to Jessica and Ryan’s great wedding team:

Venue: The Studio At Fischer

Event Coordinator: Liv By Design

Florist: Floral Renaissance

Wedding Cake: Simon Lee

And a big thanks to Trish and Elissa for shooting with me!

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Mia looked absolutely stunning! I love these portraits of her.

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These were the coolest bridesmaids gift. Matching rings!

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The little flower girls were cracking me up during the ceremony. They were having a little bit of fun. Hey, its tough being still for that long.

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One of my favorites, I couldn’t ask for sweeter moment.

This cracks me up! Loved this little curly haired kiddo!

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I love this little exit banner. Really cute!

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Gotta love that energy! dance like you mean it.

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So if you want to know what to do when you can’t do a sparkler exit because of the burn ban, these cute little homemade pompoms were a nice pop of color. It was just a wooden dowel with matching ribbon streamers attached to the end.

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Congratulations Mia and John!

A big thanks to our vendors:

Venue: Texas Old Town

Coordinator: Events By Design

Flowers: Events By Design

Catering: Pok-e-Jo’s

Wedding Cakes: Julie Busch

If you want to see more, check out their slideshow here! http://www.jennydemarco.com/slideshow/mia-john/

Isn’t this the cutest little white country church ever! I loved it.

These guys were incredible. They cracked each other up all day long, it was just great to be around.

I still love this picture of Rachel’s new mom-in-law carefully fluffing her train so that her daughter looked flawless at the alter. Such a sweet act of love!

I love this next shot…taken by my favorite second shooter, Chris.

….sigh… Love this shot too. I think they should print it big and put it in their home!

No brenham wedding is complete without the Grand March. My honey, Chris caught this shot!

Congratulations to you both!

To see their slideshow…go here! http://www.jennydemarco.com/slideshow/rachel-micheal/

And for those whom are friends and family of Rachel and Micheal you can see all the photos from their wedding day here: http://jennydemarcophotography.zenfolio.com/prints

Some special credits go to:

Florist – Kaywin Kubesch

Cake Artists – A piece of cake

DJ – Silverwings Mobile DJ

Catering: Gary Goebel

Hair/Makeup: The fabulous Mimosa Salon!

Austin Wedding Photographer: Jenny DeMarco Photography

This is one of my favorites.

Rachel’s new mother (Micheal’s mom) was the sweetest, kindest, lady with big heart full of love. Just as the ceremony started, she saw her new daughter’s train needed a little adjusting. She slowly got up from her seat and with such poise and grace, performed this small little act of love and kindness and fluffed Rachel’s dress so that she would look just perfect for all the guests. This moment really touched my heart.

Love these red bridesmaids shoes

What an incredible day it was and my most favorite part was that she walk down the aisle to her groom singing her a song and playing the guitar. It was one of the most genuine and sweet take on a traditional ceremony. I have no idea how Todd made it through the entire song and there wasn’t a dry eye in the place.

A favorite moment of mine during the ceremony. One of Alicia’s best friend’s and bridesmaid was singing a song to the both of them. I knew the words spoke to Alicia’s heart at this very second.

And…now for some of my favorite portraits ever! I just love them. The sun light was just gorgeous. Thanks to the couple for trusting me with this extra time…its so very very important to carve out some dedicated along time with the photographer. All of my couples say its SO worth it.

So, for those that have never been to a Polish-Texan wedding (lots of them out in Washington and Brazos Country) this is called the Grand March. Its a traditional dance that started with everyone ushering through the village or town to let the folks know that a wedding was about to start and EVERYONE is invited.

It gets a little complicated and the crowds of people are interwoven amongst themselves.

Okay, instead of ‘where’s waldo’ try and find ‘where’s Jenny’

It ends with everyone in a large circle and the bride and groom in the middle for their first dance.

A big congratulations to Alicia and Todd. And thanks to my awesome second shooter Matt Johnson for getting those killer shots of the Grand March from above.

Here is their slideshow

And a few words from the bride and groom:

• Q. Bride: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Todd singing to me as I walk down the isle with my daddy! So special!
• Q. Groom: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Singing to Alicia as she walked down the isle, she was so beautiful!
• Q. Bride: What advice would you give future brides?

  A. Don’t change jobs the week before you get married and don’t move the week after you get married…it’s too much STRESS!
• Q. Groom: What advice would you give to future grooms?

  A. Stay mellow.
• Q. Where did you go on your honeymoon

  A. Cancun, Mexico
• Q. Who was your dress designer

  A. Private Label by G
• Q. Shoe designer?

  A. Bourne
• Q. What was the song to your first dance?

  A. “Just Got Started Loving You” by James Otto

Your Austin Wedding Photographer, Jenny DeMarco

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Okay, this grooms cake cracks me up. And…it was red velvet on the inside.

Royal Fig catered a gorgeous family style spread.

Can you guess that this was an Aggie wedding?

A few words from the Bride and Groom:

• Q. Bride: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. There were so many – walking into the sanctuary with my Dad and seeing John smiling so big at the altar, dancing with my mom and all the ladies at the reception, seeing everything set up at the reception for the first time and the food – Royal Fig did such a great job!
• Q. Groom: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Seeing the catfish groom’s cake – it was awesome.
• Q. Bride: What advice would you give future brides?

  A. Enjoy and thank your wonderful friends and family who drove from out of town to celebrate with you!
• Q. Groom: What advice would you give to future grooms?

  A. Take time the day of the wedding to soak it all in because it really does go by as fast as they say it does.
• Q. Where did you go on your honeymoon

  A. Lakeway Resort & Spa – planning a honeymoon for end of summer
• Q. Who was your dress designer

  A. Maggie Sottero Couture from Special Occasions in Brenham
• Q. Shoe designer?

  A. Jessica Simpson
• Q. What was the song to your first dance?

  A. Always and Forever by Cory Morrow

Ceremony: Queen of Angels Chapel

Reception Venue: Spicewood Vineyards

DJ: Complete Music and Video

Caterer: Royal Fig - One of my favorites in Austin! Kristin likes to torture me by posting her tasting menu’s of facebook…not fair. I love their family style catering and they always have some fantastic and unique food.

Event Coordinator: Barbara’s Brides – She is absolutely amazing. Her many years of experience really shows as she keeps everything running super smooth!

Florist: Flower House

Cake Artists: Michelle’s Patisserie – That catfish cake was incredible!

Hair and Makeup: Lakeway Resort and Spa

Okay, seriously…the next images…um…yea…Caroline is GORGEOUS and THAT dress…OMG!

So, Caroline has the cutest son on the planet, Austin. And for a kid, about to walk his momma down the aisle, it was like ‘forever’ waiting there. (you know 10 minutes is like 10 kid years right..)

But seriously, he was really really excited. And this is one of my favorite images of the two of them. This is just moments before their big entrance.

Austin was in charge of taming the veil. It was really, really windy at the lake house.

Okay, and then this part of the ceremony made me tear up. Sam wrote a special vow to his new son and it was the most heartfelt, sincere and loving thing I had ever heard. I have seen sand ceremonies, butterfly releases and all sorts of symbolic gestures when there are kids involved in the wedding. But this to me, was by far the most special, simple and yet authentic gesture I have ever witnessed. Sam made a separate promise to his new son and it was such a moving part of the ceremony.

And then Sam presented Austin with his own ring. So awesome! I think every woman in the crowd now has a soft spot for this groom. Whata guy! Good catch Caroline.

Caroline’s family is all from Poland so she pulled out all the stops and offered a really nice tea service for her guests. The vintage china was a theme through out her wedding decor and it was nice seeing it used.

So after the couple cut the cake, her Polish family start chanting. Caroline leans over to Sam and says to him that they want us to kiss. So they did, and the family cheered and chanted some more. They made them kiss at least a half a dozen times and sang some Polish songs too. It was pretty awesome.

Here is the slideshow if you want to see more!

Caroline + Sam from Jenny DeMarco Photography on Vimeo.

A big special thank you to Jessica Moore at Something to Celebrate for running an awesome event!

Here are the details:

Getting Ready: W Hotel

Venue: Family home

Coordinator:  Something to Celebrate

China rental: Sweet Sunday

Hair: Mirror Mirror

Makeup: Katie Astoria and Modern Muse Makeup – My Austin Fashion Week 2010 buddy! Love this gal!

Flowers: Exquisite Petals

DJ: Kid Slyce

Cakes: Sentelli’s Specialty Cakes

Caterer: Ecstatic Cuisine

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Heather and David’s reception was at the Austin Club, which is just around the corner from the capitol…so we absolutely had to make a quick trip over.

A big congratulations.

To see more, watch the slideshow!

Heather wanted a classic city chic wedding and I have to give big props to Stefanie Yandall of Your Wedding Your Way for designing and coordinating the event. Great job girl!

And thank you to my second shooter Jeremy Davis for the kick ass ring shot and covering the groom getting ready.

Here are the wonderful vendors:

Ceremony: Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Reception: Austin Club

Catering: Austin Club

Wedding Coordinator: Your Wedding Your Way

Austin Wedding Photographer – Jenny DeMarco

Jill wore a gorgeous

Those lashes were fierce, and yowsers, Jill looked so stunning.

Love, love a good birdcage veil. We had some fun playing around with some extra time that was padded in the timeline.

I really do think the guys are spoiled in their groom’s suite. A poker table..what a great idea!

Jill and Brandon decided to have a first look. It was such a great experience and really helped to calm Jill’s nerves. Seeing your sweetheart before the ceremony can be such an awesome idea, it allow more flexibility in the timeline and also give you some alone time with each other.

Brandon said that seeing Jill for the first time was his favorite moment of the entire day. She was an absolute stunner!

Yep, super gorgeous bride!

I loved the ring bearers shorts and loafers. So cute!

And, Jill had these gorgeous details. Antique china with cute little glass jars, succulents, and hydrangeas.

And…my absolute favorite first dance shot.

Such a wonderful wedding. If you want to see more, please watch their slideshow here:

A few words from the Bride and Groom

• Q. Bride: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. The feeling of relief and complete happiness when we walked down the aisle as husband and wife
  and I knew it was time to have fun!
• Q. Groom: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. When I first saw Jill.
• Q. Bride: What advice would you give future brides?

  A. Relax and enjoy every minute! Even the nervous scary ones.
• Q. Groom: What advice would you give to future grooms?

  A. Enjoy every minute because it goes by fast.
• Q. Where did you go on your honeymoon

  A. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
• Q. Who was your dress designer

  A. Mori Lee
• Q. Shoe designer?

  A. Kate Spade (pink), Something Bleu (gold)
• Q. What was the song to your first dance?

  A. Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes

A big thank you to Bill Allewine for second shooting. He got some killer shots and helped out with those amazing hollywood glam bridals!

So here are the credits:

Venue: Natures Point

Dress: Mori Lee

Florist: Rosehip Flora

Cake: Serendipity Cakes

Makeup: Amanda Pye – love this girl…she did my wedding, my sister, my best friends and we hired her to glam up my momma for her 60th birthday.

DJ: Look No Further

Caterer: Sterling Affairs

Austin Wedding Photographer, Jenny DeMarco