Rosy Ballroom Wedding at Omni Barton Creek Resort /// #thehuntisover /// Megan and Matt, the full film
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#UnveilingTheStehlings
Megan: girly and social. Matt: bearded and outdoorsy. Both unique and both a whole lot of fun to be around! Their uniqueness was personified in Matt's duck-themed Groom's cake decorated with several Texas emblems, sugar-sculpted "shotgun shells," and a proud sign proclaiming that "The Hunt Is Over."
Enjoy their full film!
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The afternoon of Megan and Matt's wedding, sweet sounds of Hill Country Strings filled the air as guests walked toward the ceremony. The ceremony was held in the Pavilion at Barton Creek with the altar draped with a stunning rose-filled archway. Megan told us, "Our theme would be described as southern elegance and charm with a touch of rustic. Our goal is to give our guests a true Texas wedding experience.”
Megan and Matt were happy to inform us that their crowd wears some crazy dancing shoes, and Megan told us she was really looking forward to seeing her father out on the dance floor. Their wedding reception in Omni Barton Creek Resort's ballroom was the scene of some seriously amazing dancing that lasted throughout the night! Later, guests cheered as they tossed lavender and rose petals as Megan and Matt left their reception, driving away on a golf cart into the starry night.
The Proposal: How it all happened...
Matt shared this story with us: "December 2014: Megan is ready to get Wifed-up, as girlfriends are wont to do. Anytime I asked her what she wanted for Christmas, all Megan said she wanted was an engagement ring. ...Skip to about a week before Christmas, Megan is not happy that she will not be getting what she wants. During some last minute gift shopping, Megan picked out a pair of boots that she loved and I said I would buy them for her as her Christmas gift. Unfortunately, Megan wasn't able to wear the boots after purchasing, because I insisted on wrapping the boots and giving them to her on Christmas. Megan reluctantly agreed.
Megan and I also went ring shopping for the first time, and she even found a ring she liked. I managed to secretly go back to the jewelry store, get the ring she wanted, and find a diamond for it; they were able to get it set and ready in a few days. I also managed to see the FOB before he leaves town to ask for his blessing. I headed to Austin to my parents house to celebrate Christmas, and the plan was for Megan to come to Austin after Christmas to see me and my Family.
The Friday after Christmas, December 27, Megan drove up to Austin to meet us to celebrate Christmas and exchange gifts. After all the presents were open, Megan asked where her boots were. As Megan opened and held up the boots she was so excited about, she noticed a ribbon coming out of the boots. Attached was the ring she had picked out less than a week before! During her initial shock, I got down on one knee and popped the question. Of course, she said YES!
Congrats to Megan and Matt!
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Omni Barton Creek Resort 8212 Barton Club Drive Wedding Coordinator: Becky Brock, Brock and Co Events Wedding Photographer: Caroline's Collective Caterer: Barton Creek Floral: Westbank Flower Market
The day began for the ladies at the Argyle House. As their hair and makeup were being expertly styled, the wedding dress hung near a window with the light streaming through the sheer outer layers of the skirt. As everyone admired the dress, Hillary confessed that she tried on nearly 70 dresses before firmly choosing this particular gown from Julian Gold. With sweet tears in her eyes, Hillary's mother showed our cameras a lovely family bridal heirloom. It was hidden on Hillary's new gown in the layers of the skirt---pieces of lace from her own wedding gown from years ago.
It's hard to say which moment from this film is our favorite since we have quite a few, but one moment our entire team especially loved was the "first look" between Hillary and Tom. As they saw each other for the first time in their wedding attire, it was as if they were truly seeing each other for the first time. They were both overcome with emotion and burst into tears and laughter. It's these true, emotional moments that we love to capture on film. Couples can often spend many months planning their weddings, only to have the day fly by in an instant. We love that we get to preserve the beauty of the details and the beauty of these emotions in a way that allows our clients to re-experience each heartfelt moment for years to come. On some days we compare it to time-travel. Other days, we compare it to magic. Everyday, we are always thankful to help preserve these memories!
The sunlight was stunning in Austin as Josie + Carl's families gathered on the lakeside lawn of Villa Del Lago to celebrate their marriage. As the sounds of a nearby waterfall drifted through the air, Jackson Durham prepared a ceremony aisle for Josie that was lined with majestic sprays of roses, drawing everyone's eyes up toward the peaceful blue sky. Carl gathered with his groomsmen for photos and they all sported crushed velvet loafers that would soon be used for some serious dancing in the Driskill's ballroom later that night. As Carl greeted his family and guests, it became very clear the kind of sweet support that their loved ones have for Josie and Carl.
