One of my favorite venues to photograph a wedding at is the Four Seasons in Austin. It’s located right downtown, and has a both a great outdoor ceremony spot, as well as a fantastic ballroom indoors. There is great parking, amazing views of the lake, and of course the incredible world famous service.
All in all there were around 170 people at this relaxed Jewish wedding. There were so many great moments – I only have room for 20 or so shots in this blog post, but the rest of the gallery will be ready soon. With over 1000 photos.
This couple decided to have both a first look (where the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony), as well as having all the formals before the wedding. Yep, I arranged and photographed the bridal party, as well as all the family formals on time, and prior to the ceremony. The light was amazing, there weren’t any guests wandering around, and after the ceremony everyone was able to enjoy the cocktail hour and greet the couple and their family.
And there were so many great decorations. Incredible white flowers were everywhere – from the bouquets, to the ballroom, and even an antique chandelier covered with the white blooms.
If you attended this wedding, either as a guest, or a family member, or in the bridal party, be sure to leave a comment below. For every person that comments, the couple gets a free 5×7 photo of their choice.
The bride is getting her hair and makeup done before the wedding.
One of my favorite shots is getting mom's hands as she zips up the wedding gown.
White wedding bouquet.
I love it when the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony. Here she comes, and catches the first glimpse of her man.
The first look photos are have the best reactions.
Now the guy gets to see his bride for the first time.
And this is always the result.
I love some great candid formals.
I love to incorporate nature into the pictures as much as possible. Thankfully that's not hard to do in Austin.
But everyone needs a traditional wedding portrait for the mantle.
There was this great antique chandelier, covered with white flwoers, and crystals hanging from the chuppah.
Weddings at the Four Seasons in Austin with a chuppah, and white flwoers.
Guests were able to take a fan (a great way to keep cool during the wedding ceremony).
Somebody is pretty excited at this wedding.
This is another great moment, when the father kisses his daughter.
What do you do with your hands at a wedding? One thing is to cross the right over the left at the belt line.
Dad crying at the wedding ceremony.
Just married!
4-tiered white round wedding cake with rose petals. It was delicious!
Weddings at the Four Seasons in Austin - decorations inside the ballroom. Round tables for 8.
Up they go in the chairs for the Hora!
Some of the best moments and looks at a wedding happen during the toasts.
For the cake cutting, I like to have the groom hold the knife, and then the bride stands in front of him, and puts her hands over his, guiding them.
Dancing at weddings
The reception and party went late into the night...
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